ABOUT US

Catholic Mission is the Pope’s international mission agency in Australia. We partner with communities, helping them to flourish by supporting grassroots projects, including healthcare, education, and faith formation, and being an active voice for human rights. For over 100 years in Australia, and 200 years as a global network, we have provided crucial funding and project support to communities most in need across Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas.

THE POSITION
Reporting to the Fundraising Manager in the Community Engagement team, this position is responsible for leading a team of Philanthropy Officers (PhO), developing strategies and outworking plans to identify, grow, and nurture the number of high value and major donors, as well as confirmed bequestors, as part of the Philanthropy program. The PhM is also responsible for establishing philanthropic opportunities with high-net-worth donors, trusts, and foundations.

The primary focus of this role is:

• Program Management: Develop, budget, and implement a strategy and engagement plan for existing and prospective high value and major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate donors, and bequests.
• Growth: Actively grow the number and value of major gifts, confirmed bequests and trusts and foundations partnering with Catholic Mission.
• Engagement: Nurture and steward supporters ensuring long term interest in and commitment to Catholic Mission.
• Connection: Network with and initiate new contacts within the philanthropic sector.
• Improvement: Actively pursue innovative ways to strengthen and our philanthropic programs, including review of internal processes and systems.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We’re seeking an ideal candidate who embodies the following attributes, making this opportunity truly enticing for a passionate individual who loves data:

Essential Knowledge:

• Understanding and appreciation of the role of the Catholic Church in mission.
• Understanding of the not-for-profit sector.
• Understanding fundraising, major gifts, and gifts in Wills solicitation and stewardship principles.

Essential Experience:

• Relevant fundraising, business, marketing, or sales qualifications and 4 years of experience.
• 4 years of team lead or management experience with an emphasis people management and driving outcomes.
• Experience delivering successful donor relationship outcomes.
• A track record of effectiveness in achieving fundraising goals and targets.
• Experience providing training and working successfully with others to achieve results.
• Experience leading meaningful engagement activities including high-quality events and activities.
• Experience with data mining and analysis and implementing findings to drive outcomes.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to gather market intelligence and best practice strategies from diverse sources.
• Be a team player with the ability to collaborate and lead the collaboration with and of others.
• Have excellent program management skills across a broad stakeholder group.
• Learning mindset with commitment to bring best practice fundraising to Catholic Mission.
• Have strong relationship, inter-personal, and communication skills including active listening.
  • Be self-directed and motivated with a disciplined and determined approach.
  • Be enthusiastic, resilient, adaptable, and energetic.
  • Have well-developed computer skills in business software and CRM applications.
  • Have an ability to work effectively under pressure with accuracy and to produce quality work.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Based out of our North Sydney office in a caring and supportive environment with diverse, enthusiastic, and skilled colleagues, you’ll have the chance to contribute to Catholic Mission’s strategic fundraising, communication, and education initiatives. You’ll feel supported by a small and friendly Fundraising Team and a wider network of colleagues around the country.

We offer above-award holiday breaks, including freebie days over Christmas, and flexible working arrangements with hybrid work from home/office options and time-in-lieu. You’ll have access to an Employee Assistance Program and opportunities for professional development and learning to further your career.

INTERESTED? WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

For a position description, please refer to: http://www.catholicmission.org.au/about-us/work-with-us.

To apply, send your cover letter and resume to [email protected] as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on an immediate basis. Applicants without Australian employment eligibility will not be considered.

Please note:

• The successful applicant is subject to a National Criminal History Check and NSW Working with Children Check.
• Only those selected for an interview will be contacted, usually within two weeks of submitting your application.