Trusts and Foundations Manager

About Redkite

Redkite is Australia’s leading childhood cancer support charity providing funding that enables children with cancer and families to access vital emotional, financial and practical support when they need it most.

The role:

This Sydney-based role manages a national portfolio of trusts and foundations, develops new funding opportunities, and builds strong relationships with grant-makers to achieve ambitious revenue goals. The successful candidate will inherit a caseload of current funders as well as identify new funders to prepare compelling funding proposals and acquittal reports, steward donor relationships, and work closely with the program and finance teams to demonstrate the impact of Redkite’s services.

We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of securing six-figure grants, strong grant-writing skills, donor management expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Salesforce and experience in the not-for-profit sector are highly regarded.

This is a permanent full-time position based in Sydney, with hybrid work flexibility. A part-time arrangement is considered for the preferred candidate.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you’ll bring:

Essential

• Experience in managing a portfolio of donors to meet Trusts and Foundations revenue targets.
• Track record of securing/reporting on major six-figure grants.
• Strong grant writing skills including the ability to synthesise complex information into high-quality submissions and reports.
• Good financial acumen and experience working with complex services budgets and program data.
• Demonstrated experience in donor moves management.
• Demonstrated experience implementing operational plans and multi-million budget development.
• Ability to work collaboratively across the organisation as well as autonomously to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and demonstrated experience in meeting multiple conflicting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the Donor Bill of Rights and the FIA Code of Conduct.

Desired

• Experience in the fundraising/NFP sector.
• Tertiary qualified or equivalent experience in Communications, Marketing, and Business.
• Experienced in Salesforce (training is provided).
• Experienced in Microsoft 365 Office Suite and Canva.
• A professional and mature outlook with strong interpersonal skills.
• Fundraising accreditation/qualification is highly regarded.

Why join us?

For 40 years we have had a single purpose: to be a lifeline for families facing their child’s cancer. When you work for Redkite, you are part of a highly skilled, driven and experienced team who are determined to make sure that no matter where a family lives in Australia, they can receive Redkite support. We also offer the following staff benefits:

• Salary Packaging to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Work from home (WfH) arrangements
• Access to discounts and special offers on a range of goods and services
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and other resources to support your mental wellbeing
• Leave benefits including leave purchase scheme, Redkite Wellbeing Days and paid time off between Christmas and New Year

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.

Closing Date: December 7, 2026