Philanthropy Manager – LGBTIQ+ Rights in Melbourne

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Base pay range: A$120,000.00/yr - A$140,000.00/yr

Full-time or part-time (0.8–1.0 FTE) – Sydney or Melbourne – Hybrid flexibility

Highly attractive benefits program

The Organisation: Our client, Equality Australia, is the nation’s leading LGBTIQ+ rights organisation, born from the successful campaign for marriage equality. They have a bold mission: to create and protect positive legal and social change so that LGBTIQ+ people are treated equally, with dignity and respect. Their passionate team is united in their commitment to transforming laws, policies and practices, and creating a fair and inclusive Australia. Their work spans strategic legal action, policy reform, and community engagement, driven by their five values: Pride, Integrity, Courage, Care, and Strategic Impact.

The Opportunity: Reporting to the CEO and Operations Director, the Philanthropy Manager will lead the delivery of the major gifts–focused fundraising strategy, ensuring they have the income and partnerships needed to achieve their mission.

You will:

• Deliver and refine the Fundraising Plan in collaboration with the CEO, Board, and Fundraising Committee.
• Build, cultivate, and steward relationships with major donors, decision makers, and high-value prospects.
• Plan and deliver 2–4 donor events and 1–2 online fundraising campaigns annually to inspire giving and maximise outcomes.
• Expand bequests and grow the Equal ALLways future fund, while securing financial and in-kind partnerships.
• Maintain strong donor engagement, and track, report, and evaluate fundraising outcomes against strategic goals.

About you: You’re a relationship-driven fundraiser with a proven track record of securing major gifts and building high-trust partnerships. You thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and bring:

• Strong commitment to advancing LGBTIQ+ rights and equality, with knowledge of Australian politics and LGBTIQ+ communities.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional fundraising experience, including major donors/high net worth individuals, donor portfolio management, and it would be beneficial to also have experience with planned giving and Gifts in Wills fundraising.
• Experience delivering high-impact fundraising events and campaigns.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to inspire, influence, and maintain confidentiality, at the highest level.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to balance multiple priorities while working collaboratively or independently with initiative and adaptability.

The Offer: This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne with hybrid WFH arrangements. The offer is a salary of up to $140K plus super (FTE), 5 weeks’ annual leave, wellbeing initiatives, and the opportunity to work in a supportive, values-driven team making a real impact for LGBTIQ+ communities.

If you have exceptional skills in the above areas and are looking for a new and exciting challenge, please click the 'Apply' tab below to submit your resume in Word format. To confidentially discuss this role further, please feel free to call Lisa Pratt or Barry Vienet from Johnson Recruitment.

This is a retained, exclusive assignment and any direct applications or referrals will be forwarded to Johnson Recruitment. This role may be filled before the Advertisement closing date, so please do not delay in applying.

Johnson Recruitment actively embraces diversity in the workforce through inclusive community representation of gender, culture, thought, and work arrangements.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Marketing

Industries: Non-profit Organizations, Philanthropic Fundraising Services, Fundraising