CareerPlan

Philanthropy Manager

Sydney, Sydney RegionFull-time2026-10-12

Core

Manage a portfolio of 70–100 major gift donors and prospects to secure significant philanthropic gifts for a school's facilities, programs, and scholarships.

Role type

Senior major gifts fundraiser (education sector)

Builds

Major gift campaigns for school facilities, programs, and means-tested scholarships

Domain

Education / Non-profit philanthropy

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Major gifts fundraising, moves management, donor stewardship, relationship building, proposal development, CRM management

Preferred skills

Experience in education or NFP, knowledge of Veracross CRM, ability to engage senior donors

Responsibilities

Manage major gift portfolio progression from cultivation to solicitation, lead donor meetings and stewardship activities, develop personalized engagement strategies and gift agreements, collaborate with internal teams to leverage networks

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC