Philanthropy Specialist

Work at Dementia Australia and be part of a passionate team committed to making a difference. We value our people and are proud to offer flexibility, attractive salary packaging options and employee support programs.

About the role

Newly created full time permanent position based in Parkville, VIC, Milton, QLD or North Ryde, NSW with hybrid work environment. Reporting to the Philanthropy Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Building and managing relationships with philanthropic donors to drive lifetime value
• Creating compelling donor communications, proposals, and impact reports that align with Dementia Australias mission and brand
• Maintaining and growing a donor pipeline through prospect research, engagement strategies, and accurate record-keeping
• Managing a portfolio of donors including Trusts, Foundations, and Private Ancillary Funds
• Delivering timely, personalised donor stewardship and recognition activities that enhance engagement and retention
• Identifying and pursuing suitable grant opportunities, contributing to high-quality, strategic applications
• Collaborating with internal teams to promote a culture of philanthropy and identify major gift prospects
• Supporting donor engagement through events and experiences and contributing to continuous improvement within the team.

What is in it for you?

Salary benefits: We offer all employees the opportunity to salary package up to $15,900 each year for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for meal and entertainment benefits.

Leave allowances: In addition to your annual leave allowance, you will receive one day paid birthday leave, paid days off during our end of year closure period (if these days fall within your regular working schedule), up to six weeks parental leave and 17.5% annual leave loading.

Work/life balance: Flexible, hybrid work arrangements.

Employee benefits: Access to discounts and savings at over 450 retailers across Australia. Wellbeing programs and access to free and confidential counselling sessions for you and your family plus access to continuous professional development, staff recognition programs and paid study leave.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with the following:

1. Tertiary qualification in Business Administration, Management, Public Relations, Communications or a relevant discipline
2. 2 -3 years of relevant experience preferably in a Philanthropy role in a not-for-profit
3. Demonstrates drive and motivation, self-reflects, and commits to learning and personal growth
4. Fosters teamwork by working together and cooperatively
5. Continually develops and applies specialist and technical skills and expertise 
6. Demonstrates sounds knowledge to navigate the use of information and database software.

Our culture statements 

• We are aligned in our Purpose
• We lead with our Head and Heart
• We work together Collaboratively

About us

Dementia Australia is the national peak body and source of trusted information, education and services for the more than 433,300 Australians living with dementia, and the more than 1.7 million people involved in their care. We advocate for positive change and support vital research. We are here to support people impacted by dementia, and to enable them to live as well as possible. No matter how you are impacted by dementia or who you are, we are here for you.

For specific role enquiries, please contact ***********@dementia.org.au

Please note, applications that do not contain a covering letter that addresses each of the key selection criteria in the About you section, will not be considered.

Information :

• Company : Dementia Australia
• Position : Philanthropy Specialist
• Location : Parkville VIC
• Country : AU