Senior Philanthropy Manager

• Helping communities protect and restore Australia's natural environment
• Partner with the CEO and board to shape a national philanthropy strategy
• Sydney preferred | Flexible working | Hybrid options

The Organisation

For more than 35 years, Landcare Australia has supported communities across the country to restore and protect Australia's natural environment through funding, capacity building, on-ground projects, education and advocacy. Through the efforts of more than 140,000 volunteers and over 6,000 groups, Landcare is helping to create healthier landscapes and stronger communities nationwide.

Landcare Australia's work is made possible through longstanding partnerships with corporate Australia, government and communities. With annual revenue of exceeding $6million and an ambitious growth strategy in place, the organisation is investing in philanthropy as a significant and sustainable source of funding to grow its environmental and community impact.

Benefits & Culture

• Newly created role with the opportunity to lead Landcare Australia's philanthropy function
• Work closely with the CEO and an influential and highly engaged Board
• Shape a nationally significant philanthropy program aligned with environmental and community outcomes

The Role

This is an opportunity to shape the future of philanthropy at Landcare Australia. Working closely with CEO Dr Shane Norrish and board members including Chair Peter Garrett AM and Robert Purves, you will establish the strategy, relationships and foundations that position philanthropy as a core pillar of the organisation's long-term sustainability.

Initially, you will focus on developing and implementing the philanthropy strategy, identifying compelling opportunities for philanthropic investment and establishing the foundations for long-term success.
As the program matures, you will cultivate relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations and strategic partners to deliver sustainable philanthropic growth and support Landcare Australia's mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing Landcare Australia's philanthropy strategy and sustainable revenue growth plans
• Developing compelling cases for support and philanthropic funding propositions aligned with organisational priorities
• Building and managing a pipeline of major donors, family foundations and philanthropic prospects
• Partnering with the CEO, Board and executive team to cultivate major philanthropic relationships and funding opportunities

Skills Required

You are an experienced philanthropy professional with the strategic capability to establish and grow programs and the relationship skills to engage donors, executives and board members alike. You thrive in entrepreneurial environments and are energised by the opportunity to shape a significant new function and deliver lasting organisational value.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• Success establishing, designing or significantly growing philanthropy or major gifts programs
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, including working effectively with executives, boards and senior donors
• Experience developing philanthropy strategies, cases for support and funding propositions that have secured philanthropic investment
• Strong knowledge of the Australian philanthropic landscape and donor engagement strategies
• Outstanding written communication, strategic planning and project management capabilities

If you're excited by the opportunity to establish and lead a philanthropy program that will help shape the future of one of Australia's most trusted environmental not-for profit organisations, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV and covering letter responding to the skills required above or contact Judith Marks at NGO Recruitment on (02) 8243 0570 for a confidential discussion. To request a full information package please email officeadministrator@ngorecruitment.com (no applications here please).

Please note there is no formal closing date for this role, if you are interested, we would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

NGO Recruitment values equitable recruitment practices and is committed to representing candidates reflective of the diverse organisations and communities we work with. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, and identities, and are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. If you are interested in this position and have most of the skills or experience we are looking for, please go ahead and apply.