Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is a leading for-purpose organisation supporting people with low vision or blindness to live independently and achieve their goals. Backed by a powerful brand and a passionate supporter base, Guide Dogs delivers life-changing programs across mobility, inclusion and independence.
As Senior Manager, Philanthropy , you’ll take ownership of the organisation’s philanthropy and corporate high-value partnerships strategy – driving growth across major gifts , trusts and foundations .
In this pivotal leadership role, you will:
- Develop and execute strategies to grow major gifts and partnerships revenue
- Personally manage and secure multi-year and transformational gifts
- Lead and inspire a high-performing philanthropy team to exceed ambitious goals
- Work closely with senior leaders, Board and CEO to activate networks and deepen donor engagement
- Integrate philanthropy into broader marketing and supporter strategies for long-term impact
You’re a strategic, relationship-driven fundraiser with a strong commercial mindset and a proven record in major donor and corporate partnership growth . You bring a passion for impact, exceptional communication skills , and the ability to inspire confidence among senior stakeholders and donors alike.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven success securing significant gifts or partnerships with high-value donors, trusts, or corporates
- Strong business development mindset with a track record of converting relationships into revenue
- Strategic thinker with the ability to design, deliver and evaluate growth-focused fundraising strategies
- Exceptional relationship and stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging at C-suite and board levels
- Inspirational leadership style , fostering collaboration, accountability and team performance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills , with the ability to craft compelling cases for support
- Strong financial and commercial acumen , including forecasting, pipeline management and ROI analysis
- Passion for purpose-driven work and alignment with Guide Dogs’ mission and values
What’s on offer:
- Join a values-led, supportive organisation renowned for excellence and compassion
- Hybrid working arrangements with flexibility and purpose
- Lead a motivated, high-performing team making a visible difference in people’s lives
For more information, or a confidential discussion, contact Jakki Travers at Beaumont People : Jakki.travers@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.
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