Major Gifts Senior Coordinator

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, we deliver extensive health care and 24-hour emergency service to those who live in and travel through remote, rural and regional Australia.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section seeks to appoint a Major Gifts Senior Coordinator at their Sydney office. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising this role will be responsible for raising funds from major supporters with a focus on the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations. This will include:

- leading and coordinating the relationship management of current major donors

- research, identification and the solicitation of new major gift donors

- implementing and maintaining personalised stewardship plans for major donors

- ensuring that lapsed major donors are given the opportunity to renew their support

- supporting the Head of Fundraising with the development of major gifts submissions


Skills required

You are a relationship fundraiser, BD, sales or sponsorship executive with a background in corporate fundraising and/or trusts and foundations. You have exceptional communication and influencing skills with a personable approach to engage and build relationships and you can demonstrate:

- deep understanding of best practice major gift or business development strategies

- success securing funding from trusts and foundations, major donors, PAFs or corporate partners

- use of effective soliciting and stewardship tools mapping the donor or customer journey

- experience working collaboratively in a target driven environment

- excellent pitch and presentation skills

- ability to plan and prioritise work to multitask, meet deadlines and achieve goals

- proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CRM systems

To apply: forward your resume, a cover letter outlining how you meet the qualification/skills requirements and copies of your qualifications to careers@rfdsse.org.au

Any published closing dates are estimated, the RFDS SE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.

RFDSSE is an equal opportunity employer