- Make a real difference to children with cancer
- Permanent hybrid position working onsite 3 days in our Surry Hills office
- Benefits include not-for-profit salary packaging, 5 days additional leave and discounts
About Redkite:
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects the whole family. In the daunting and unpredictable experience that follows diagnosis, a child needs as much stability and support from their family as possible. Redkite is a lifeline for families, providing real emotional, financial and practical support. Because holding it together when your child’s life is in question can feel impossible.
The role:
We are seeking a Gift in Will Officer to join our Individual Giving Team to help build a sustainable Bequest development program. With the option for either full-time (5 days) or part-time (4 days) hours, this role will be responsible for identifying and converting leads into confirmed Bequestors through cultivating and soliciting prospects through the principles of fundraising moves management.
Utilising Redkite’s warm donor base, this role solicits gifts in Wills through direct mail leads, email, telephone engagement, targeted functions, information sessions and other initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Increases and retains the number of confirmed gifts in Wills donors through stewardship, cultivation and solicitation of Redkite donors and prospects
- Develops relationships with GIW information seekers, new and existing gifts in Wills supporters, asks considerers/intenders for the gift in Will confirmation and gift type
- Ensure Gift in Will donor activities comply with Australian laws, Redkite policies, and fundraising standards.
About you:
You have experience in donor development, stewardship and solicitation of gift in Wills prospects. You demonstrate the following skills & experience:
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills, with the ability to relate sensitively to people, especially people of a senior age – especially via the phone and email
- Strong written abilities
- Competent in maintaining donor contact information for consistent and regular recording and reporting of engagement activity
- Demonstrated ability to work productively both autonomously and as a member of a team
- Sound knowledge of using fundraising databases (ideally Salesforce) and Microsoft Office suit
Why join Redkite?
- Meaningful work – Make a real difference in the lives of children with cancer and their families.
- Collaborative and supportive team – Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to a deeply meaningful cause and are focused on growing revenue.
- Hybrid work – Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your lifestyle and work–life balance
- Opportunities for growth – Develop your skills and career in a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.
- Salary Package – Reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
To apply:
If you’re keen to join a compassionate and collaborative team making a real difference, apply now. Submit your resume and attach a cover letter.
We’ll be checking applications as they come in, so don’t delay.
You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are warmly encouraged to apply.
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Redkite is committed to child safety. We follow clear and transparent recruitment practices which include; references, interviews, psychometric testing and Working with Children & National Police Checks relevant to the state in which staff will be employed. At every stage of the recruitment process we undertake thorough screening to ensure that anyone that joins the team aligns with our values and our commitment to child safety.
Redkite acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land throughout Australia, and their connections to land, waters and community. We acknowledge their stories, traditions and living cultures, and we pay our respect to Elders past and present.
Redkite is committed to ongoing learning about the individual needs of our families. We strive to create a respectful and inclusive space for people of all cultures and identities.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
