Supporter Relationship Specialist (Philanthropy)
Supporter Relationship Specialist (Philanthropy)
Join the award-winning Fundraising and Philanthropy Team at the RFDS (Queensland Section)!
Classifications
- Volunteer / Charity / Community
- Fundraising
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Free Airport Parking!
- Opportunity to be part of the iconic RFDS (Queensland Section)!
Description
Job Description:
We are seeking a driven individual for the role of Supporter Relationship Specialist (Philanthropy). This is an exciting career opportunity to join our award-winning Fundraising & Philanthropy team, on a full-time, permanent basis.
Based at our Brisbane Corporate Office, with the added flexibility to work from home, this position is pivotal for building relationships and securing significant philanthropic support from high-capacity individuals and philanthropic foundations and trusts. You will love connecting donors with the impact of their gifts.
Working within the Philanthropy team, you will identify and research key prospects, cultivate strong relationships with philanthropic funders, action supporter-centric moves management plans including donor solicitations, and maintain accurate donor records.
If you are passionate about healthcare accessibility and nurturing supporter relationships, then this is your chance to make a real difference for people living in regional, rural and remote Queensland!
Key Accountabilities:
- Build and foster strategic long-term relationships with a portfolio of individual philanthropic supporters, through high-level cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities
- Cultivate opportunities that have been identified and secure new opportunities for Trust, Foundation and Private/Public Ancillary Fund relationships to grow, in alignment with organisational growth strategy
- Maintain expert knowledge of the philanthropy sector, providing insights and recommendations to growth opportunities
- Proactively contribute to the Fundraising Innovation Process and the creative evolution of the RFDS’s fundraising program
- Collaborate with all Fundraising and Philanthropy relationship managers to review and implement engagement strategies, identify cross-pollination opportunities, leverage resources and ultimately ensure moves management and solicitation plans prioritise donor expectations and overall organisational needs
- Proactively build Advocate relationships to support development of a major donor pipeline
- Minimum of certificate in Business, Marketing or Fundraising
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated experience building and nurturing philanthropic donor relationships
- Exceptional interpersonal communication skills with the ability to establish, build and nurture internal and external relationships
- High level of attention to detail with ability manage multiple tasks and priorities while meeting strict deadlines
- Excellent written communication skills with ability to craft effective donor communications, proposals, and acquittals
- Experience working with CRM systems
- Hold, or be willing to hold, an MFIA with the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA).
At RFDS (Queensland Section), we are deeply committed to positively impacting those who reside, work, and commute in remote, rural, and regional areas of Queensland. As an RFDS team member, you will take pride in knowing that your hard work is instrumental in supporting our operational, corporate and support services teams. By joining the RFDS, you will:
- Be remunerated with a highly competitive salary + Super
- Access up to $18, 500 tax-free benefits, increasing your take home pay!
- Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
- Be part of an award-winning team in an exciting growth phase!
- Comprehensive orientation program including an inspiring tour of our facilities and operations
- Employee Assistance Program - advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
- Private health insurance discounts
- Free Airport Parking!
- Access to a full allocation of a newly launched uniform range at no cost
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations. In Queensland, the RFDS employs more than 500 people ranging from pilots, doctors, nurses, engineers, allied health professionals, and a variety of administration and support services roles.
With a number of initiatives on the horizon, and projects in the pipeline, now is the time to join the RFDS (Queensland Section) and be part of our Towards 100 Strategy!
Interested?
To discuss opportunities within the RFDS (Queensland Section) please contact Recruitment on 07 3852 7553 or recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au
Applications close on September 2nd, 2024, however, shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date, so apply today to be part of our mission!
Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Check. Candidates may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment.
Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
