Melbourne Holocaust Museum – Elsternwick VIC

We are looking for someone passionate about working within a museum whose vision is to amplify the voices of Holocaust survivors, to inspire the next generations to combat antisemitism, racism, and prejudice.

The Major Gifts & Grants Manager leads MHM's major donor and grants fundraising programs, with responsibility for raising philanthropic income, building and stewarding long term relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations and funding partners, and achieving agreed fundraising targets and KPIs.

Reporting to the Head of Engagement and Philanthropy, the role manages a personal portfolio of major donors and prospects, oversees the grants pipeline, and provides leadership, coaching and support to a direct report.

Working closely with colleagues across the museum, including education, collections, exhibitions and operations, you will identify funding needs, develop compelling cases for support and secure funding for MHM's programs and projects. You will represent MHM with integrity and sensitivity to donors, survivors, community members and funders, in line with our vision and values.

The role requires multitasking capabilities and a commitment to operating in a team setting. The role has a high level of interaction with internal stakeholders across the Museum, as well as donors, funders, philanthropic partners and community stakeholders.

About You

You are an experienced fundraising professional who enjoys building authentic relationships, influencing outcomes and securing support for meaningful causes.

You will bring:

- Demonstrated success securing major gifts, grants or philanthropic funding.
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience developing compelling funding proposals, submissions or cases for support.
- Demonstrated success cultivating bequest relationships and securing gifts in Wills.[RD1]
- The ability to identify opportunities,



manage competing priorities and deliver results.
- Strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills.
- Experience leading, coaching or supporting others is highly regarded.

Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience in fundraising, philanthropy, business, communications or a related field.

Knowledge of Holocaust history or World War II history is highly desirable.

Most importantly, you will align with MHM's values and be motivated by our vision of inspiring a world free from hate, discrimination and antisemitism.

About Us

The Melbourne Holocaust Museum (MHM) is Australia’s largest institution solely dedicated to Holocaust education, research, and remembrance, fostering the values of respect and acceptance of difference.

Established by Holocaust survivors in 1984, the MHM is an award-winning museum and research centre, showcasing two permanent exhibitions and a diverse rotation of special exhibitions. Annually our education programs are attended by over 25,000 students, we hold over 100 events, and welcome thousands of local and international visitors.

The MHM Collection holds more than 1,300 survivor testimonies and 12,000 historical artefacts from both the pre-war and Holocaust eras and holds two permanent exhibitions.

Our Values

Authentic - We are true to ourselves and each other.

Community Minded - Our work is for the community and supported by the community.

Ambitious - We take our vision seriously and are driven to be successful.

Courteous - As we teach respect, we need to show it every day.

Collaborative - We create a supportive workplace that encourages teamwork.

Child Safety

Melbourne Holocaust Museum is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. All candidates undergo screening and assessment against the Child Safety Standards as part of the recruitment process, along with other relevant background checks.

The successful applicant will be required to hold or obtain a valid Working with Children Check and National Police Check.

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