Major Gifts Manager
Join Canteen and help change the lives of young people impacted by Cancer.
- Bring your major gifts and philanthropy expertise to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do!
- Based in Sydney, NSW (hybrid working arrangement). Also open to candidates from Melbourne, VIC.
- Permanent, full-time contract. Also open to candidates seeking a 0.8FTE working arrangement.
- $130,000 (FTE) + super and benefits
Our commitment
Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither do we. We believe that diversity in all its forms is a strength and are committed to working towards being an organisation that is inclusive of all individuals, so we can create a more vibrant and innovative culture. Canteen welcomes people with diverse gender identities, sexualities, intersex variations and from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages.
About us
Canteen is all about supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, we offer programs and resources that truly make a difference for 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving. Together, we believe our team can create real change!
We are now seeking a Major Gifts Manager, who will play a pivotal role to grow Canteen’s major gifts program. You will develop and manage relationships with major donors, Private Ancillary Funds and family foundations, identify and engage prospective high net worth individuals and families, and shape the strategy for major gifts to drive sustainable philanthropic investment in our mission. This role offers an opportunity make a real impact in Youth Cancer, and be part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
About our benefits
We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together in an inspiring and positive way. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.
- Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free).
- 5 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) + 17.5% leave loading + pay during our annual office closure week.
- Early access to long service leave
- Learning & Development opportunities.
About our role
- Grow major gifts revenue and multi year pledges aligned to organisational priorities and our case for support.
- Lead a personal portfolio across discovery, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to secure gifts above $15,000.
- Build tailored proposals, impact reports and communications that embed the Philanthropy Case for Support.
- Engage the CEO, Executive, Board and senior volunteers at the right moments to advance key relationships.
- Drive operational excellence using CRM and data for pipeline, forecasting and reporting.
About You
- A proven track record in major gifts, with success securing high value gifts and growing donor relationships.
- Strong strategy and planning capability with a donor centred approach and knowledge of Australian philanthropic best practice.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication with the confidence to make proactive outreach.
- High proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce, using data driven decision making.
- Warm, compassionate and collaborative, with excellent relationship skills and a passion for Canteen’s mission.
Applications close on the 15th of May. If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. We’ll review applications regularly. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Employment Expectations
To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:
- Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.
- Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
- Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
- Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.
