
Mary MacKillop Today is an international community development organisation. We work with vulnerable individuals and communities regardless of their faith, ethnicity or gender and are committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas we work around the world.
Working to our values of Faith, Courage, Accountability, Respectfulness and Excellence Mary MacKillop Today helps create generational change through the teaching of practical life skills to women, men and children in Australia and beyond.
Philanthropy Manager
- Leadership position
- North Sydney location
- Full-time
- Base salary starting at $95,000 plus super and salary packaging
About the role
The Philanthropy Manager will drive all aspects of individual giving, including the development and implementation of a new philanthropy program, with specific focus on the identification, cultivation and relationship management of new and existing high-value Donor prospects.
Leading the Donor Care team, this position will significantly grow Mary MacKillop Today’s donor base and the value of all individual giving programs, including major gifts, trusts and foundations, bequests, cash donors and regular giving. This role is accountable for driving supporter engagement to increase revenue, reduce supporter attrition and grow supporter loyalty.
This position requires an experienced, passionate and dedicated supporter-centric fundraiser who is confident to solicit and secure major gifts. A self-motivated, achievement-orientated, relationship expert will succeed in this role.
Key competencies
- Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar fundraising or relationship management role and proven success with high-value income generation.
- Confidence moving a Donor along the donor journey, towards “making the ask” and the ability to confirm gifts of $50,000+.
- Proven track record in achieving financial targets.
- Experience or understanding of International Development is desirable.
Safeguarding
The Philanthropy Manager is classified as a Contact with Children role. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child-safe screening on recruitment and then regularly as required.
To learn more about this role, please view Position Description here.
Applications
If you are an experienced fundraising professional with a commitment to contribute to the mission and values of Mary MacKillop Today, please send your resume and a concise cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the following points to hello@mmt.osky.dev :
- What are your key strengths and achievements as a fundraiser?
- Why are you a perfect fit for Mary MacKillop Today?
- Why is Mary MacKillop Today the right NFP for you?
Application close on Sunday 7 March 2021.
Donor Care Coordinator (Mid-Level Donors & Bequests)
- North Sydney location
- Full-time
- Base salary starting at $75,000 (FTE) plus super and salary packaging
About the role
The Donor Care Coordinator is a key ‘supporter facing’ position and is responsible for creating meaningful long-term relationships with Donors to inspire and grow philanthropic support from individuals through the mid-level giving and bequest programs.
Working with current and qualified prospective donors, this role will develop fundraising initiatives to drive supporter engagement to increase fundraising revenue, improve supporter retention and strengthen supporter loyalty.
This position requires a dedicated supporter-centric fundraiser who is a confident communicator dedicated to enabling people to support our cause with appeal gifts of over $1,000 or by leaving a gift in their Will. Being self-motivated and driven will lead to success in this role.
Key competencies
- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar fundraising or supporter relations role, in a non-profit environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and proven experience in delivering best practice donor/supporter care to cultivate and nurture long-term supporter relationships.
- Proven track record in the development and delivery of successful mid-level donor and bequests programs.
- Experience in database management, ideally Thank Q or other CRM platform.
Safeguarding
The Donor Care Coordinator is classified as a Contact with Children role. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child-safe screening on recruitment and then regularly as required.
To learn more about this role, please view Position Description here.
Applications
If you are an experienced fundraising professional with a commitment to contribute to the mission and values of Mary MacKillop Today, please send your resume and a concise cover letter (max 2 pages) addressing the following points to hello@mmt.osky.dev :
- What are your key strengths and achievements as a fundraiser?
- Why are you a perfect fit for Mary MacKillop Today?
- Why is Mary MacKillop Today the right NFP for you?
Application close on Sunday 7 March 2021.






