About Jesuit Mission
Jesuit Mission is the international development organisation of the Australian Jesuits.
About Jesuit Mission
Jesuit Mission is the international development organisation of the Australian Jesuits.
For more than 70 years, Jesuit Mission has partnered with Jesuits and local communities across Asia and Africa to support people experiencing poverty, marginalisation and injustice through education, healthcare, livelihood programs, emergency relief and pastoral care.
Grounded in Ignatian values and a commitment to social justice, Jesuit Mission works alongside communities to create lasting change and opportunities for future generations.
About The Role
This is an opportunity for an experienced philanthropy professional to lead and shape a growing philanthropy program at a pivotal time for the organisation.
Reporting to the Fundraising & Engagement Director and working closely with the CEO, Board and senior stakeholders, you will develop and implement a long-term philanthropy strategy focused on deepening donor relationships and increasing high-value support.
You'll manage a portfolio of major donors, philanthropic trusts and foundations, and bequest prospects, creating meaningful engagement opportunities and compelling cases for support that connect donors with tangible impact.
This role offers a unique combination of strategic leadership and relationship management. You'll have the autonomy to drive growth, influence fundraising direction and help secure the resources needed to support life-changing programs across Asia and Africa.
In This Role You Will
Build and execute a multi-year philanthropy strategy spanning Major Gifts, Trusts & Foundations, Gifts in Wills and Mid-Value giving Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, trusts and foundations, and high-value bequest prospects




Provide strategic oversight and direction for our Gifts in Wills and Mid-Value programs, partnering closely with our Individual Giving Manager on delivery
Partner with the CEO and Board to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward significant gifts
Develop compelling funding proposals, impact reports and donor communications
Create meaningful donor engagement opportunities and stewardship journeys
Lead and coach the Philanthropy Advisor while overseeing external grant writing support
Monitor pipeline performance, revenue targets and fundraising outcomes
Ensure best practice fundraising standards, compliance and donor care
About You
You are an experienced relationship fundraiser who enjoys building genuine connections and creating philanthropic partnerships that deliver meaningful impact.
You are commercially minded, strategically focused and comfortable engaging with high-net-worth individuals, family foundations, trusts and senior stakeholders.
Most importantly, you understand that successful philanthropy is built on trust, thoughtful stewardship and a clear connection between donor passion and organisational impact.
You'll Bring
Demonstrated success in major gifts, philanthropy or development fundraising
Experience securing and stewarding six-figure gifts
Experience building or leading Gifts in Wills and/or Mid-Value giving programs, including pipeline development and cross-team coordination




Strong relationship management skills with the ability to engage confidently at executive and Board level
Experience developing donor strategies, pipelines and fundraising plans
Outstanding written communication skills, including proposal and case for support development
Strong CRM and donor management experience, ideally within Raiser's Edge
Experience leading or mentoring team members
Alignment with the values and mission of Jesuit Mission
We'd love you to have:
Fundraising experience within international development, education, health or community services
Relevant tertiary qualifications in fundraising, communications, marketing or a related discipline
FIA membership
Why Join Jesuit Mission?
Lead a high-impact philanthropy program with genuine growth potential
Work directly with an engaged CEO and Board
Build relationships with passionate donors and philanthropic partners
Contribute to life-changing programs across Asia and Africa
Join a values-led organisation with a strong reputation and supportive culture
Access flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging perks
Applications will be reviewed as they're received.
Beaumont People believes 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 | Jesuit Mission (Sydney)
🏢 Beaumont People
📍 Sydney