The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra is one of the nation’s leading performing arts organisations, known as a world leader in historically informed performance and hugely influential in the broader musical landscape.
Since its founding, the organisation has built a strong reputation in the arts sector and l oyal supporter base . Philanthropy is at the heart of the organisation and plays a key role in enabling its artistic program to thrive and long-term sustainability of the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra.
The opportunity
In this senior role as Philanthropy Manager, you will lead major fundraising in Victoria , working closely with the Head of Development and highly engaged Board members to grow support across high value individuals, trusts, foundations and corporate partners .
You will own a portfolio of major donors and prospects , leading conversations and making asks, while also identifying new opportunities across the market.
This is a highly r elationship-driven role , acting as the Melbourne face of the organisation and playing a key part in achieving ongoing growth of the Philanthropy function.
What you’ll do
- Manage a portfolio of major donors
and prospects, leading cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities
• Identify and secure funding from trusts, foundations and private ancillary funds
• Build and grow corporate partnerships across Victoria
• Lead donor engagement activity including events, meetings and concert-based stewardship
• Work with board members and advisory groups to identify and engage new prospects
• Maintain CRM records and provide reporting and insights to support strategy and decision making
- Proven experience securing major gifts and leading donor conversations at a senior level
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to engage high value individuals and stakeholders
• Confidence making direct funding asks and managing the full donor lifecycle
• Strategic thinking with the ability to spot opportunities and grow income streams
• Self motivated and comfortable managing your own pipeline and priorities
• Genuine interest in the arts and the ability to represent the organisation with credibility
Why join
- Opportunity to lead and grow the Melbourne philanthropy program
• Represent a well respected national arts organisation
• Work closely with senior leadership and board members
• Strong growth plans with opportunity to make a lasting impact
Please note: Full unlimited Australian Working Rights are required for this role
If you are interested in leading major donor fundraising and building meaningful relationships that support the arts, apply with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.
For more information, or a confidential discussion, contact Joseph Murray at Beaumont People: Joseph.Murray@beaumontpeople.com.au
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Beaumont People have been engaged to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.
Beaumont People believe a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all 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 accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed, Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
