Trusts & Foundations Manager

The Opportunity

Here at Telethon Kids, our vision is simple; happy, healthy kids! 

​The Development team actively seeks and stewards philanthropic gifts to the Institute and is the first port of call for all donors both existing and potential. We foster a broad community of philanthropic partners including individuals, families, foundations, corporates and community groups. Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with donors, both individually and as a community, is an essential focus of the Development team.

We currently have an opportunity for a Trusts & Foundations Manager who will be responsible for driving Telethon Kids Institute’s Trusts & Foundations programs from national and international sources. Supported by broader Development Team, and working closely alongside the Head of Development and Philanthropy Major Gifts Manager this role will refine and execute the relationship and fundraising strategy in the Trusts & Foundations stream by proactively engaging with researchers and relevant internal and external stakeholders to identify national and international major gift prospect opportunities.

Some of your duties in this role will include, but not be limited to:

• Maintaining the stewardship of current funders.
• Working with the Head of Development on key funding priorities that meet national and international funder priorities.
• Liaising with relevant stakeholders and research team to develop best practice approaches and asks.
• Produce high quality proposals and submissions in partnership with research teams.
• Effectively collaborating with the broader Development team to foster a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.
• Attending donor and other Telethon Kids events, as required.
• Maintaining and updating all data requirements for prospects, moves management and stewardship in Salesforce.

Conveniently located within the Perth Children’s Hospital, this exciting opportunity will be offered on a full-time fixed term basis for 12 months as a parental leave contract.

About You

This position is well suited to someone who has a tertiary qualification in fundraising, communications or project management and/or has demonstrated experience of at least 5 years in a related field.

The key to your success will be your demonstrated experience in the following:

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, stakeholder engagement and familiar with moves management processes and CRM systems used.
• Previous success in strategic management of a major gift fundraising and stewardship program.
• Possess superior people skills – caring, consultative, collaborative and collegiate with the ability to develop strong internal and external relationships that build trust.
• Be a strategic and creative thinker and planner who enjoys working across multiple projects.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills across a range of different stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated ability to write quality proposals, applications, reports, plans and correspondence.

We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.

About Us

Our aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required. 

Some of our staff benefits include:

• Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter. 
• Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year. 
• Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
• Flexible work options and hybrid working.
• Reward and recognition program. 
• Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning. 
• Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
• Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
• Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.

How to apply

If you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click here to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application. 

Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.

Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to [email protected]
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to [email protected]. 

For more information about the role please contact Simmone Sharp – Manager, Philanthropy Major Gifts

Contact Email: [email protected]Closing Date: 08 August 2024 – Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.