ABOUT US

At Clown Doctors Australia (CDA), our purpose is to enhance wellbeing through the uplifting power of humour. Across Australia, our Clown Doctors and Laughter Care Specialists bring light, joy and connection to people in hospitals and aged care every day.

We’re working towards a future where people don’t fear hospital visits or ageing alone. Through imagination, play and authentic human connection, we’re transforming care and improving wellbeing for people of all ages.

Last year our programs supported over 290,000 people across the country.

We are passionate about what we do and are looking for a talented Major Gifts & Planned Giving Manager who is equally passionate about our work. If you’re an experienced relationship fundraiser who wants to use your skills to create meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Marketing, you’ll lead the growth of our Major Gifts and Planned Giving programs, building relationships that generate sustainable philanthropic income for Clown Doctors Australia.

You’ll identify and cultivate new major gift prospects, manage and grow relationships with existing donors, develop compelling giving opportunities and confidently progress relationships towards significant asks. You’ll also lead the continued development of our Planned Giving and Gifts in Wills program, providing thoughtful and sensitive stewardship to prospective and confirmed supporters.

From time to time, the role will involve attending donor events, meetings and site visits outside standard hours,



as well as some travel.

You’ll work closely with our Fundraising & Marketing team, CEO, Board and other senior relationship holders to connect donor interests with opportunities to make a meaningful difference through our work.

What we're looking for:

- Demonstrated experience in major gifts fundraising, with a successful track record of personally cultivating, asking for and securing significant philanthropic gifts.

- Proven ability to identify and qualify prospective major donors, build a strong prospect pipeline and progress relationships towards solicitation.

- Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the confidence to engage donors, prospects and senior stakeholders.

- High integrity, discretion and emotional intelligence, with sensitivity and resilience when engaging supporters in conversations about legacy, loss and bereavement.

- Experience developing and delivering tailored donor cultivation and stewardship strategies that support retention, engagement and growth.

- Experience in, or a strong understanding of, Planned Giving and Gifts in Wills fundraising.

- Excellent written communication skills,



including the ability to prepare compelling donor propositions, cases for support, briefings and reports.

- Strong organisational and portfolio-management skills, including CRM management, pipeline monitoring, income forecasting, budget management and reporting.

- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across teams to identify and develop fundraising opportunities.

Nice to have:

- Experience in an arts-based or healthcare for-purpose organisation.

- Experience using Raiser’s Edge or a similar fundraising CRM.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

- Extensive NFP salary packaging options - up to $18,550 tax free every year

- Additional leave between Christmas and Recent Year

- Truly hybrid working environment - usually 1 or 2 days per week in the office

- Employee Assistance Program

- The opportunity to work with a creative team who are passionate about our work and purpose

To learn more about our culture and staff benefits, visit https://clowndoctorsaustralia.org.au/why-work-with-us/

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter in Word or PDF format, outlining:

- why you would like to work for us

- how your skills and experience align to the role

Applications close 9am Monday 30 November.

Clown Doctors Australia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff and performers to share this commitment. Selected applicants will undergo a Police Check and will need to supply a Working with Children Check.

📌 Major Gifts & Planned Giving Manager (Chatswood)
🏢 Clown Doctors Australia
📍 Chatswood