Job Description

HEAD OF PHILANTHROPY | CATHERINE HAMLIN FISTULA FOUNDATION n

Social Impact Careers Pty Ltd – Sydney CBD NSW

Your Impact n

As Philanthropy Manager, you’ll lead the growth of Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation’s philanthropy program, with a focus on major donors, trusts and foundations, Gifts in Wills and strategic donor stewardship.

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You’ll build and deepen relationships with high-value supporters, developing tailored strategies that increase philanthropic investment in Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia’s mission.

The Role n

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- Manage and grow a portfolio of major donor prospects and supporters
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- Identify, cultivate, solicit and steward high-net-worth individuals
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- Develop relationships with trusts and foundations and prepare proposals and reports
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- Lead the growth and stewardship of the Gifts in Wills program
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- Develop tailored donor engagement and stewardship strategies
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- Maintain donor pipelines, CRM records and philanthropy forecasts
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- Prepare reporting for senior management and the Board
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- Contribute to philanthropy strategy across Australia, Current Zealand and future international markets
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This is a hands‑on role requiring strong relationship management, strategic thinking and the confidence to secure significant philanthropic investment.

The Organisation n

Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation (CHFF)



supports Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia, providing life‑changing treatment to women affected by obstetric fistula — a devastating childbirth injury that can leave women incontinent and facing stigma, isolation and loss of dignity.

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Founded by Australian doctors Catherine and Reg Hamlin, Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia treats and prevents fistula through specialist care, education and midwifery training.

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Based at CHFF’s Pyrmont headquarters, you’ll help grow the philanthropic support that makes this work possible.

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To learn more about Catherine Hamlin Fistula Foundation visit

What You Bring n

You’ll be a confident relationship builder who combines strategic thinking with the ability to personally cultivate and secure high‑value philanthropic support.

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You bring significant philanthropy and major gifts experience, alongside:

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- Demonstrated success securing high‑value philanthropic support
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- Strong major donor, trust and foundation relationship management skills
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- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
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- Strong proposal writing and donor stewardship capability
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- Experience with CRM, donor pipelines and fundraising reporting
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- Strategic thinking and the ability to develop and execute philanthropy plans
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📌 HEAD OF PHILANTHROPY | CATHERINE HAMLIN FISTULA FOUNDATION (Sydney)
🏢 Social Impact Careers
📍 Sydney