Philanthropy Manager

Friday, 30 May 2025

The Justice and Equity Centre (JEC) is a leading social justice law and policy centre. We build a fairer, stronger society by helping to change laws, policies and practices that cause injustice and inequality.  We prioritise working in partnership to have impact across First Nations justice, homelessness, disability rights, civil rights and energy and water justice.

We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace where:

  • Wellbeing is actively promoted, and flexibility is supported
  • We are committed to the professional development of our staff
  • Advantageous salary packaging options are available

Your role is pivotal in developing and maintaining our strategic relationships including major donors. Your focus will include:

  • Executing the fundraising strategy including monitoring, reviewing and revising for future years
  • Developing, implementing and executing the donor stewardship plan
  • Engaging with Executive leadership and Board members to lead donor stewardship
  • Engaging and growing relationships with major donors
  • Converting long term funders to untied, multi-year funding
  • Implementing a bequest program
  • Overseeing key fundraising activities that include events, appeals, trusts and foundations and corporate sponsors
  • Managing and supporting the fundraising team by providing clear direction and development opportunities

Ideally, you have a track record in the for-purpose sector and demonstrated experience in:

  • Major donor acquisition and stewardship
  • Building and maintaining donor relationships
  • Successfully executing strategic plans

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are strongly encouraged to apply. 

If you would like to help us build support to tackle injustice and inequality, please send your resume and cover letter with responses to the knowledge, skills and experience section included in the position description to [email protected], including Philanthropy Manager in the subject field.

There is no closing date for applications. We encourage you to contact us to discuss the role and submit an application as soon as possible.

Inquiries should be directed to Joanne Green, COO, via [email protected].

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