Philanthropy Lead

About the organisation

MS Plus is a leading for-purpose organisation supporting people living with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions. With 70 years of experience, MS Plus provides services, advice and support across ACT, NSW, Victoria and Tasmania.

The organisation is driven to break down barriers, empower people to achieve their goals, and fund research to find a cure for MS.

The opportunity

This is a newly created key role within Fundraising, offering the chance to shape and grow a high-impact philanthropy and major donor program.

In this role, you will build meaningful relationships with donors who have the capacity to create transformational change. You will connect their passions and values with opportunities that directly improve the lives of people living with neurological conditions and help fund critical research.

You will play a central part in bringing major donor strategy to life, working closely with senior leaders, the executive and board to unlock significant philanthropic investment. Through thoughtful engagement, compelling cases for support and a strong focus on donor experience, you will help deepen trust, inspire giving and grow sustainable income that will shape the future of MS Plus.

This is a full time Hybrid role with 3 days a week in the office.

In this role, you will

• Build and manage relationships with high-net-worth donors, trusts and foundations
  
  
• Lead the execution of the major donor strategy to drive revenue growth
  
  
• Develop compelling cases for support and communicate impact clearly
  
  
• Identify, cultivate and secure new major gifts and philanthropic partnerships
  
  
• Collaborate with internal teams for seamless moves management
  
  
• Deliver tailored stewardship plans and donor engagement activities
  
  
• Use CRM and data insights to manage pipeline and optimise donor journeys

About you

You are an experienced philanthropy or major gifts professional who enjoys building genuine, long-term relationships with donors.

You are confident engaging senior stakeholders and understand how to connect donor motivations with meaningful giving opportunities that create impact.

You will also bring:

• Proven success securing major gifts and meeting fundraising targets
  
  
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
  
  
• Experience developing cases for support and donor communications
  
  
• Confidence using CRM systems and managing donor pipelines
  
  
• Strong organisation skills with attention to detail and follow-through

What’s on offer

• Opportunity to lead and shape a growing major donor program
  
  
• Purpose-driven organisation making real impact across the community
  
  
• Not For Profit Salary Packaging (Up to $15,900)
  
  
• Collaborative and values-led fundraising team
  
  
• Opportunity to work closely with executive leaders and key decision makers

Apply now

If you are passionate about major donor fundraising and building relationships that inspire transformational giving, apply now with a CV and Cover Letter outlining the alignment in your experience, and why you’d love to work in this role.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Beaumont People have been engaged to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.

Reach out to Joseph Murray (Joseph.Murray@Beaumontpeople.com.au) for any enquiries. Beaumont People specialises in recruitment for not-for-profit organisations.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, CALD communities, and people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations for your application can be arranged upon request.

Please note that this role requires full, unrestricted Australian working rights.