Overview
Join to apply for the Philanthropy Manager role at Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA). Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy, this permanent full-time leadership role sits within Community Relations and is part of the RFDS Senior Leadership Team (SLT). Based at RFDS Jandakot Airport HQ, you will lead major gift programs and play a key role in a multi-year capital fundraising campaign to prepare the RFDS WA for a new generation as we head toward our centenary in 2028.
About you
You are an experienced, authentic philanthropy professional who builds trust and delivers results. You have:
- A minimum of five years in philanthropy with success in major gifts, capital campaigns and planned giving.
- Strong relationship management, stewardship and presentation skills with confidence to make the ask.
- Strategic planning and project management capability with excellent written communication.
- Proven ability to use a CRM for pipeline management and insights.
- Excellent standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity and empathy, with a genuine connection to our mission.
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT or similar CRM.
- Strong data analysis skills and content development for proposals and grants.
- Event management experience and understanding of strategic communication channels.
- Membership or willingness to gain membership with the Fundraising Institute of Australia and Philanthropy Australia.
About the role
In this role, you will:
- Lead the Philanthropy team to achieve best practice across major gifts, bequests, trusts and foundations.
- Drive the centenary capital campaign including case for support, donor pipeline, milestones, stewardship, reporting and support the involvement of the Board and executive team.
- Manage a portfolio of mid and major donors with tailored cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans.
- Mobilise senior leaders, Board and volunteers to engage philanthropists and champion our cause.
- Oversee Gifts in Wills growth with targeted programs, events and stewardship.
- Secure high value grants and collaborate on compelling donor materials and impact reporting.
- Maintain ethical and legislative compliance including FIA Code of Conduct, Privacy Act and ACNC requirements.
- Use CRM data to track relationships, forecast income and inform strategy, budgets and continuous improvement.
- Permanent full-time role.
- Salary packaging – up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment expenses.
- Novated lease options.
- Jandakot office with free parking.
About us
The RFDS in WA provides aeromedical retrieval services and primary health care across the largest health jurisdiction in the world, assisting more than 20,000 patients each year. From our bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our crews deliver exceptional health care to every corner of the state and are committed to the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology.
The RFDS WA five-year strategy, Above & Beyond, will lead the organisation into its centenary year in 2028. With a focus on expanding primary health care, growing profit for purpose services, strengthening our workforce, harnessing new technology and addressing our environmental sustainability, the RFDS in WA is striving to make a tangible and positive difference to the health of people in regional WA.
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At RFDS, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected, with a strong sense of identity and belonging, with the RFDS brand. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and allows us to better understand and serve our patients and community. We know that creating a culturally secure workplace that welcomes, accepts and embraces the diversity of our team, and reflects the community we serve, will lead to the best possible outcomes for our patients and community.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Recruitment agencies, we appreciate your consideration. However, we strive to fill our opportunities through direct channels whenever feasible. If we require agency assistance, we will reach out.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full time
Job function
- Management, Business Development, and Marketing
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Fundraising
- Non-profit Organizations
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📌 Philanthropy Manager
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service WA
📍 Western Australia