About Mission Australia
For more than 155 years, Mission Australia has stood alongside Australians experiencing homelessness and disadvantage, helping people secure housing, build independence and create brighter futures. Their work spans homelessness services, affordable housing, employment, youth programs, family support and early learning initiatives. Philanthropy plays a critical role in funding this work, and we're seeking an experienced relationship fundraiser to help deepen engagement with major donors and high-value supporters who share Mission Australia's vision of a fairer Australia.
About the Role
Reporting to the Partnerships Team Lead, you'll manage a portfolio that could consist of major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate donors or other high-value supporters, developing personalised engagement strategies that inspire long-term commitment and investment. This is a relationship-led fundraising role where success comes from understanding donor motivations, building authentic connections and creating meaningful opportunities for supporters to make a significant impact. You'll inherit an engaged portfolio while also identifying and cultivating new philanthropic opportunities, helping to deliver sustainable income growth and long-term supporter relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, steward and grow a portfolio of major donors and high-value supporters
Develop and execute tailored donor engagement and cultivation plans
Build strong relationships that lead to increased giving, retention and long-term commitment
Identify, cultivate and secure new philanthropic opportunities
Prepare compelling cases for support, proposals and funding requests
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to connect donors with meaningful funding opportunities
Track portfolio activity, opportunities and progress through the CRM
Contribute to fundraising strategy, portfolio growth and revenue targets
Ensure exceptional donor care and stewardship throughout the supporter journey
About You




You are an experienced major gifts or relationship fundraising professional who understands that successful fundraising is built on trust, authenticity and long-term relationships. You enjoy engaging with donors, uncovering what motivates their giving and creating opportunities for them to make a meaningful difference.
You'll bring:
Demonstrated success in major gifts, philanthropy, partnerships or high-value fundraising
Experience managing and growing a portfolio of major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate supporters or philanthropic relationships
A track record of securing significant gifts and achieving revenue targets
Exceptional relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong influencing, communication and presentation skills
Experience developing donor strategies, cultivation plans and funding proposals
A donor-centric approach and genuine passion for building long-term relationships
The ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively across teams
Why Join Mission Australia?
Be part of an organisation with a long-standing reputation for creating positive social change
Manage a portfolio where you can genuinely influence donor engagement and fundraising outcomes
Work alongside passionate and experienced fundraising professionals
Access attractive salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
Enjoy adaptable, hybrid working arrangements
Build relationships with donors whose generosity directly changes lives across Australia
Beaumont People believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
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📌 Philanthropy Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Beaumont People
📍 Sydney