Job Description

Philanthropy Manager - National Breast Cancer Foundation n

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.

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- Build and grow a major gifts portfolio across VIC, SA and TAS, with significant opportunity to develop new prospects and unlock existing philanthropic potential
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- Lead high-value donor relationships and six-figure fundraising conversations across individuals, families, giving circles and private foundations
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- Full-time | Sydney or Melbourne location | Hybrid working | Occasional interstate travel
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Impact of the organisation n

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.

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Since NBCF's inception in 1994, 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.

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NBCF is now focused on continuing to build the philanthropic support needed to fund innovative research and accelerate progress towards its vision.

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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 n

The Philanthropy Manager is a pivotal role within NBCF's Philanthropy team, with a clear focus on growth.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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This is an chance for a major gifts fundraiser who enjoys building relationships, finding opportunity and turning philanthropic potential into meaningful support.

Key Responsibilities n

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- Manage and grow a portfolio of major gift prospects and donors across Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania
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- Identify new prospects, networks and opportunities across VIC, SA and TAS to grow the high-value portfolio
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- Research and qualify prospects based on capacity, commitment and inclination to give
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- Re-engage dormant high-value prospects and identify opportunities to transition mid-value donors into major giving
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- Develop and execute personalised cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies
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- Develop compelling donor proposals, impact reports and other tailored materials to support solicitation and stewardship
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals, families, giving circles and private foundations
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- Organise small donor engagement events, meetings and experiences
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- Collaborate with Individual Giving and other internal teams to identify opportunities for cross-promotion and donor upgrades
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- Track and monitor portfolio income and pipeline activity, supporting budgets and quarterly reforecasts
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- Provide regular reporting and insights to the General Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships
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- Monitor philanthropic trends and donor insights to identify opportunities to enhance portfolio income
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Skills and Experience nn
- Experience in major gift fundraising, with a proven ability to acquire new supporters, develop relationships and secure significant gifts
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- A track record of managing donor portfolios and achieving financial targets, including securing 5, 6 or 7 figure donations
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- Confidence making the ask and developing tailored strategies to move prospects through the fundraising cycle
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- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, with the ability to engage a broad range of high-value supporters
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- Demonstrated ability to identify and develop new fundraising opportunities and grow a pipeline
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- Experience developing compelling funding proposals and articulating meaningful impact opportunities for donors
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a donor-centric approach, with strong listening and relationship management skills
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- Good organisation, time management and analytical skills, with a results-focused approach
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- Be willing and able to travel interstate periodically as required
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- Experience within medical research, health, universities or a related environment would be highly regarded
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- 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