The Manager, Major Gifts is a newly established position within DeadlyScience’s Philanthropy team, responsible for developing, growing and managing the organisation’s major donor program to increase sustainable philanthropic income and support the achievement of DeadlyScience’s strategic objectives.

Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Manager, the position is responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major donors, building meaningful and long-term philanthropic relationships that generate significant financial support for DeadlyScience.

The role will focus on developing and managing a portfolio of prospective major donors, including high-net-worth individuals, philanthropists, private ancillary funds and other significant philanthropic supporters.

The position will contribute to the growth of DeadlyScience’s philanthropic income by building and managing strong relationships with high net worth individuals, understanding their needs and expectations while developing a sustainable and professionally managed portfolio, connecting philanthropic investment with meaningful opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people to access STEM education, resources and pathways.

Key responsibilities

- Develop and maintain trusted relationships with high net worth individuals
- Understand client needs, expectations and long-term goals
- Identify, research, qualify and prioritise prospective major donors, philanthropists and philanthropic networks.
- Build and maintain meaningful donor relationships through personalised engagement and cultivation plans.
- Identify opportunities for multi-year gifts,



transformational funding and strategic philanthropic partnerships.
- Deliver personalised donor stewardship and engagement, and ensure supporters receive appropriate acknowledgement and recognition.
- Prepare donor impact updates, funding reports and acquittals in collaboration with relevant teams.
- Identify and prioritise opportunities to engage private ancillary funds, philanthropic trusts, family foundations and other philanthropic funding sources.
- Develop relationships with professional networks and potential referral partners.
- Match donor interests and philanthropic capacity with DeadlyScience’s programs and strategic priorities.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date donor and prospect records within DeadlyScience’s CRM.

What we're looking for

- Minimum of 5 years experience in similar roles in the NFP sector
- Solid existing connections with high net worth individuals
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A smart, engaging and personable approach
- The ability to understand and respond to sophisticated client needs
- Strong self-management skills and the ability to work independently
- A genuine alignment with DeadlyScience’s vision, values and commitment to creating equitable access to STEM education and resources.
- Understanding of the importance of culturally appropriate engagement and working respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

This is a remote role but we would highly value someone located in Sydney.

This is not an identified position, but we strongly encourage First Nations applicants.

We are currently offering a 3-day / week 12 month contract but are confident that the right person will be able to grow the position.

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📌 Manager, Major Gifts (Sydney)
🏢 DeadlyScience
📍 Sydney