Philanthropy Manager - National Breast Cancer Foundation
Play a key role in growing a major gifts program, build high-value donor relationships and secure significant philanthropic investment to support world-class breast cancer research and NBCF's vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.
Build and grow a major gifts portfolio across VIC, SA and TAS, with significant opportunity to develop new prospects and unlock existing philanthropic potential
Lead high-value donor relationships and six-figure fundraising conversations across individuals, families, giving circles and private foundations
Full time | Sydney or Melbourne location | Hybrid working | Occasional interstate travel
Impact of the organisation
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) is Australia's leading not-for-profit organisation funding world-class breast cancer research towards its vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer.
Since NBCF's inception in ****, it has invested more than $200 million into over 600 world-class research projects across Australia, supporting research that aims to improve the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer.
NBCF is now focused on continuing to build the philanthropic support needed to fund innovative research and accelerate progress towards its vision.
Philanthropy is central to this work, providing the opportunity for individuals, families and foundations to make a meaningful contribution to the future of breast cancer research.
Impact you will have in this role
The Philanthropy Manager is a pivotal role within NBCF's Philanthropy team, with a clear focus on growth.
Reporting to the General Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships, you will manage and develop a portfolio of high-value supporters across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, including high-net-worth individuals, families, giving circles and private foundations.
You will have significant scope to build the pipeline,



identify new prospects and grow philanthropic income. This includes re-engaging dormant high-value prospects, transitioning mid-value donors into major giving and developing new relationships with supporters who have the capacity and inclination to make a significant contribution.
You will take ownership of your pipeline and fundraising activity, developing tailored cultivation and solicitation strategies, building strong donor relationships and confidently making six-figure asks.
Working collaboratively across Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Research and Marketing, you will connect donors with compelling opportunities to support NBCF's research priorities and demonstrate the impact of their giving.
This is an opportunity for a major gifts fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, finding opportunity and turning philanthropic potential into meaningful support.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
Identify new prospects, networks and opportunities across VIC, SA and TAS to grow the high-value portfolio
Research and qualify prospects based on capacity, commitment and inclination to give
Re-engage dormant high-value prospects and identify opportunities to transition mid-value donors into major giving
Develop and execute personalised cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies
Develop compelling donor proposals, impact reports and other tailored materials to support solicitation and stewardship




Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families, giving circles and private foundations
Organise small donor engagement events, meetings and experiences
Collaborate with Individual Giving and other internal teams to identify opportunities for cross-promotion and donor upgrades
Track and monitor portfolio income and pipeline activity, supporting budgets and quarterly reforecasts
Provide regular reporting and insights to the General Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships
Monitor philanthropic trends and donor insights to identify opportunities to enhance portfolio income
Skills and Experience
Experience in major gift fundraising, with a proven ability to acquire new supporters, develop relationships and secure significant gifts
A track record of managing donor portfolios and achieving financial targets, including securing 5, 6 or 7 figure donations
Confidence making the ask and developing tailored strategies to move prospects through the fundraising cycle
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage a broad range of high-value supporters
Demonstrated ability to identify and develop new fundraising opportunities and grow a pipeline
Experience developing compelling funding proposals and articulating meaningful impact opportunities for donors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a donor-centric approach, with strong listening and relationship management skills
Good organisation, time management and analytical skills, with a results-focused approach
Be willing and able to travel interstate periodically as required
Experience within medical research, health, universities or a related environment would be highly regarded
A genuine interest in supporting NBCF's research strategy and its vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer
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📌 Philanthropy Manager - National Breast Cancer Foundation (Sydney)
🏢 Impact Advising
📍 Sydney