Philanathropy Group Manager
Philanathropy Group Manager
Posted
09-Jul-2025
Location
Sydney
Sector
Charities
Salary
Work Type
Permanent
Reference
3934178
Join a Nationally Trusted Charity with a Bold Vision for Change
The Smith Family is one of Australia’s most respected not-for-profit organisations, supporting young Australians experiencing disadvantage to thrive through education.
Backed by a powerful mission, an evidence-based model and a deeply committed supporter base, we’re investing in the future—and seeking a dynamic, senior leader in philanthropy to drive transformational growth.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working alongside the CEO and Executive, the Philanthropy Group Manager will lead a high-performing team to deliver and grow a philanthropic revenue stream currently generating over $40M annually.
This senior leadership role oversees all aspects of philanthropy, focussed on transformational partnerships, corporate philanthropy, major donors and trusts & foundations. You’ll play a pivotal role in deepening high-value relationships and securing multi-million-dollar transformational gifts that power The Smith Family’s critical education programs.
You are a strategic, values-aligned philanthropy leader with deep experience managing major supporters, high-performing teams, and significant revenue growth. You bring energy, professionalism and a commercial mindset to partnership development—and are inspired by purpose-led work that changes lives.
Whether from a not-for-profit, higher education, health, arts or corporate background, you are energised by driving growth, building long-term partnerships, and leading empowered teams.
You understand the Australian fundraising and giving landscape, especially corporates and major donors. You’re equally strategic and relational, a credible peer to senior stakeholders, with a confident and collaborative communication style.
You will bring:
Sound like you?
Beaumont People is partnering with The Smith Family to recruit this key role. Please apply now with your resume directly through the advertisement.
Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, please contact Jakki Travers at jakki.travers@beaumontpeople.com.au.
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
The Smith Family is one of Australia’s most respected not-for-profit organisations, supporting young Australians experiencing disadvantage to thrive through education.
Backed by a powerful mission, an evidence-based model and a deeply committed supporter base, we’re investing in the future—and seeking a dynamic, senior leader in philanthropy to drive transformational growth.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working alongside the CEO and Executive, the Philanthropy Group Manager will lead a high-performing team to deliver and grow a philanthropic revenue stream currently generating over $40M annually.
This senior leadership role oversees all aspects of philanthropy, focussed on transformational partnerships, corporate philanthropy, major donors and trusts & foundations. You’ll play a pivotal role in deepening high-value relationships and securing multi-million-dollar transformational gifts that power The Smith Family’s critical education programs.
- Work closely with the CEO, executive Team and Board to cultivate and steward strategic relationships with high-net-worth individuals, corporates, foundations, and key influencers
- Sit on the Fundraising Leadership Team
- Lead and grow a philanthropy program currently raising in excess of $35M + annually
- Secure multi-million dollar transformational gifts that fuel educational equity across the country
- Oversee the strategic direction of the philanthropy team, driving innovation, performance and a supporter-centric culture
- Coach and support a high-performing team of 35, including five senior direct reports across key fundraising pillars
- Represent The Smith Family externally in sector, board and donor settings
You are a strategic, values-aligned philanthropy leader with deep experience managing major supporters, high-performing teams, and significant revenue growth. You bring energy, professionalism and a commercial mindset to partnership development—and are inspired by purpose-led work that changes lives.
Whether from a not-for-profit, higher education, health, arts or corporate background, you are energised by driving growth, building long-term partnerships, and leading empowered teams.
You understand the Australian fundraising and giving landscape, especially corporates and major donors. You’re equally strategic and relational, a credible peer to senior stakeholders, with a confident and collaborative communication style.
You will bring:
- Significant senior leadership experience in philanthropy, corporate partnerships or major giving
- A proven track record managing significant revenue targets, securing and stewarding 6–7 figure philanthropic partnerships
- Strong people leadership skills with experience managing multi-disciplinary teams at scale
- High-level stakeholder engagement skills with boards, executives and major donors
- Strategic thinking, budget and portfolio oversight, and data-driven decision making, coupled with a deeply relational approach
- A commitment to collaboration and integrity, and alignment with the values and mission of The Smith Family.
- Inherit a high-performing, motivated philanthropy team with a portfolio that is delivering significant income – with further growth potential
- The organisation has strong brand equity, a clear mission and compelling impact together with the appetite for innovation
- Access strong internal support, including from a deeply engaged CEO, Head of Fundraising and Executive
- Be part of a respected, values-driven organisation with national scale
- Drive real, measurable social impact through education
- Work in a collaborative, flexible and family-friendly workplace
Sound like you?
Beaumont People is partnering with The Smith Family to recruit this key role. Please apply now with your resume directly through the advertisement.
Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, please contact Jakki Travers at jakki.travers@beaumontpeople.com.au.
Applications will be assessed as they are received.
At Beaumont People we believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace, and we love working with organisations that feel the same way. We encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed we would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
