
Philanthropy & Fundraising Lead
Lifeline Loddon Mallee
Posted 11 days ago
Philanthropy & Fundraising Lead
Salary Range of $95,000 - $105,000 + Super.
Up to $18,900 salary packaging.
We offer Hybrid & Office based options for this role.
A flexible working environment suited to your lifestyle, is embedded.
This role is a full-time ongoing role working 1.0 FTE (part-time will be considered for the right applicant).
Dedicated professional development each year, including external and internal development days.
We are an outcome-focused team that collectively collaborates to leverage the strengths within to achieve greater impact.
Where real people thrive!
About Lifeline Loddon Mallee
Our purpose is to provide a lifeline to those in distress, in the Loddon Mallee through a range of crisis and suicide prevention services that strengthen our community and offer hope. We’re working towards our vision of a suicide-free Australia. At Lifeline Loddon Mallee we focus primarily on crisis support services, education, and training so that we can make a powerful impact within our community and ultimately ensure that no one in our region has to feel hopeless or alone.
Our organisation focuses on supporting the development and ongoing implementation of suicide prevention and community wellbeing programs in the regions in which we operate, while looking for opportunities to grow Lifeline’s services that do not currently exist.
You can find out more here: www.lifelinelm.org.au
The Role Overview
As we implement our ambitious new strategic plan, we’re seeking an experienced and dynamic Philanthropy & Fundraising Lead to lead our income generation and donor engagement efforts. This pivotal role will oversee the planning, execution and evaluation of a comprehensive fundraising plan, with particular focus on:
Donor stewardship and major gifts
Individual giving campaigns
Philanthropy opportunities and gifts in wills
Team leadership and campaign management
Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Business Team, this role is ideal for someone with strong relationship skills, a flair for storytelling and the confidence to lead and inspire a small but passionate fundraising team.
This role will form part of the leadership executive, who are required to:
o Deliver leadership in alignment with the organisation values, behaviours and leadership matrix.
o Promote a positive and inclusive culture throughout all levels of the organisation, through your own actions and reactions.
o Mentor your direct reports to promote the culture.
o Create a culture of philanthropy and adhere to the FIA code and best practice fundraising.
Key Selection Criteria
Essential:
A proven track record in fundraising, business development or philanthropy, with at least 3 years in a management or leadership role.
Demonstrated success in building donor relationships, securing significant gifts, and running regular giving and major donor programs.
Confident working with CRMs (salesforce desirable) and data to drive smarter decisions, experience with fundraising platforms is a bonus
A confident communicator, natural storyteller and persuasive pitch maker - equally at home in corporate meetings and community events.
Strong planning and project management skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Good financial acumen, with a proven ability to develop and manage budgets.
Competent in producing consistent and regular reporting of fundraising activities.
Demonstrated experience managing a small team and leading collaborative delivery.
Flexible with the ability to attend some evening or weekend events.
Desirable:
Ability to plan, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines as required
Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development
Curious, eager to learn, and always up for a challenge (and a laugh).
What we offer you
Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued.
Purposeful impact – make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting those experiencing mental health distress, crisis and thoughts of suicide.
Growth and development – enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities.
Balance that works – enjoy flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle, including hybrid and WFH options, our teams are focused on outcomes not clock watching.
Valuable benefits – increase your income through salary packaging, up to $18,500 tax free benefit is available, access to travel and expense reimbursement, dedicated IT to complete your role.
Supportive culture – work with a servant leader, whose authentic commitment is to develop individuals, through a high trust approach, where expected values and behaviours are two way. The culture at LLM
For a complete position description, email [email protected]
For a confidential chat, call Lisa on 03 5406 0506.
Applications close 5 pm, Sunday 10th August, and should be sent to [email protected]
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; Lifeline Loddon Mallee reserves the right to begin shortlisting before the application close date.
About Lifeline Loddon Mallee
Our purpose is to provide a lifeline to those in distress, in the Loddon Mallee through a range of crisis and suicide prevention services that strengthen our community and offer hope.
At Lifeline Loddon Mallee we focus primarily on crisis support services, education, and training so that we can make a powerful impact within our community and ultimately ensure that no one in our region has to feel hopeless or alone.
Our organisation focuses on supporting the development and ongoing implementation of suicide prevention and community wellbeing programs in the regions in which we operate, while looking for opportunities to grow Lifeline’s services that do not currently exist.
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