Are you a relationship manager or fundraiser looking for a role with impact across vital community services for youth, families, women and children?

Excited by the chance to join a trusted brand at the start of an exciting new chapter?

Looking for a truly flexible role where you can work alongside exceptional leadership, build meaningful connections and make a difference across the state?

If you’re proactive, collaborative and motivated to drive revenue that helps programs and services reach more Queenslanders in need, you’re in the right place.

This role is an opportunity to drive sustainable revenue growth which will create a direct impact on youth homelessness and support other vulnerable people in our community.

Heart Talent is delighted to partner with this Brisbane-based charity to find the newest member of their caring, humble yet driven team.

What’s on offer

permanent, full-time role

0.8 FTE ie 4 days/week will be considered

flexible working arrangements to suit your life and other commitments

salary $120k + super

boost your take home pay with salary packaging benefits

hybrid working including 2 days in a modern Fortitude Valley office

join a newly formed team under exceptional fundraising leadership

enjoy working with a new brand and new strategy for growth

autonomy and scope to build something new and make your mark

drive revenue that will go directly to expanding community support services

join a stable, respected organisation with an inclusive, friendly culture

About this opportunity

This is more than a fundraising job — it’s a chance to play a key role in a truly impactful, client-focused organisation that delivers life-changing care, support and education to tens of thousands of Queenslanders each year.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working collaboratively with colleagues across community fundraising, events, marketing, communications and grants; the purpose of this role is to generate revenue through meaningful donor relationships — ensuring vital programs and services can reach more Queenslanders in need.

With the support of exceptional leadership, compelling stories of impact and a strong, trusted brand, this role will see you:

lead the delivery of the organisation’s major gifts and bequests strategy

play a key role in an exciting major donor campaign which will deliver immediate impact for youth homelessness

work with an engaged community of supporters and identified prospects

nurture new and existing relationships

deliver an exceptional donor experience at every touchpoint

manage donor pipelines, budgets, reporting and analysis

collaborate with colleagues on campaigns and collateral

help to create a culture of fundraising that matches the scale of community need

engage authentically in the community including donor visits and events.

This role will involve occasional work outside of standard office hours and irregular regional travel.

About you

You’re an experienced fundraiser or relationship manager with a proven track record of nurturing relationships and securing financial support.

You bring a confident, thoughtful and values-driven approach to relationships and philanthropy.

You’re someone who can engage authentically with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’re comfortable managing campaigns, pipelines and reporting processes.

You steward with care and ask with confidence; balancing strategic and analytical thinking with attention to detail and follow through.

You might be working in major gifts, mid-level giving, donor development or another area of fundraising, philanthropy or the not-for-profit sector.

Whatever your background, you’re ready to step into an important philanthropy role and you’re motivated by the impact you can have. We’d love you to bring:

a degree in fundraising, philanthropy or a related field

a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role

a proven track record achieving revenue targets

exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills

strong research and analytical skills

an authentic, caring and humble approach, balanced with motivation and drive.

Experience in major gifts or bequests fundraising would be beneficial but is not essential.

The successful candidate will be required to provide (or obtain) a National Police Certificate and current Blue Card (working with children). A valid Queensland Driver License is a requirement for this role.

Interested?

Great! We’re looking forward to receiving your application and connecting with you.

Questions and enquiries can be directed to [email protected]. Please note this email address is for enquiries only — please apply online.

The hiring team would like to receive a short cover letter (one page) along with your CV. Please submit these as one (1) combined document.

Heart Talent is committed to responding to every applicant.