Build meaningful relationships that grow major giving and Gifts in Wills and help create a world where people can rebuild in safety, dignity and hope.
Help shape long-term giving for a movement working to prevent and respond to displacement.
Act for Peace is a movement-driven organisation working with locally led partners and communities to prevent and respond to displacement and build the conditions for peace with justice. We envision a world where people aren’t forced from their homes by conflict, environmental stress and crisis and where those who have can rebuild their lives with dignity, safety and hope.
As Philanthropy Coordinator , you’ll play a key role in strengthening long-term support by helping identify, nurture and steward prospective major donors and legacy supporters. Working closely with the Philanthropy Manager and the wider Engagement Team, you’ll bring warmth, structure and momentum to a relationship-based program that inspires generosity and deepens supporter commitment over time.
In this key role, you will:
- Identify and help prioritise prospective major and legacy supporters through engagement and giving history
- Deliver high-quality, values-led stewardship across supporter journeys, including meetings, calls and personalised follow-up
- Coordinate the planned and legacy giving program, maintaining systems and processes that support a strong pipeline
- Ensure accurate CRM records and documentation of supporter intentions
- Track and report on engagement and program performance to inform improvement
- Support the development of donor communications and contribute to compelling storytelling, ensuring the messaging is values-led, ethical and compelling
- Collaborate across teams to develop prospects and strengthen relationship-based fundraising
You’re a confident relationship-builder who connects purpose with supporter intent. You bring a thoughtful, organised approach, managing competing priorities while working both independently and as part of a team. With a growth mindset, you’re eager to learn and develop your skills in philanthropy, and you’re motivated by building long-term, trust-based relationships.
You have:
- Experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, or a relationship-based role (e.g. major gifts, Gifts in Wills, stakeholder or client relationship management)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills across phone, email and in-person engagement
- Proven ability to build trust and maintain ongoing relationships
- Excellent organisation and coordination skills, with strong attention to detail
- CRM experience (Salesforce highly regarded) and confidence using data to guide engagement
- A growth mindset, with a genuine curiosity to learn, develop and build capability in major gifts and legacy fundraising, and a values-driven mindset and alignment with Act for Peace’s mission
Why you’ll love working at Act for Peace:
- A rare opportunity to grow philanthropy and legacy giving in a mission-led organisation
- Strong opportunity to learn, grow and develop within philanthropy and legacy giving, supported by an experienced and values-led team
- A role with genuine scope to build your capability and shape your career in relationship fundraising
- Flexible working with a Sydney or remote Australia base
- Collaborative, values-driven team focused on long-term impact
- The chance to contribute to meaningful global change and support people affected by displacement
If you’re looking to deepen your experience in philanthropy and build a long-term career in purpose-driven fundraising, apply now by submitting your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you’re the right person for this role.
For more information, the full job description, or a confidential discussion, contact Lucy Kershaw at Beaumont People: lucy.kershaw@beaumontpeople.com.au.
Applications will be reviewed as they’re received.
Beaumont People have been engaged to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.
Beaumont People believes a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. They 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 Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
