Philanthropy Manager

Location: melbourne
Job Type: permanent
Salary: $115000 - $130000 per annum
Contact: Faye Giannotti
About the company
Climate Council is Australia’s independent, evidence-based organisation on climate science, impacts, and solutions. Powered by our incredible community, we advocate for solutions that rapidly drive down emissions and shape the national conversation about the consequences of inaction.
Our vision is that by 2025, Australia’s emissions are on a steep downward trajectory, with projects and policies in place to cut emissions by 75% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2035.
Our mission is to be a courageous catalyst, propelling Australia toward bold, effective action to achieve emissions plummeting during the 2020s and net zero by 2035.

About the role
As the Philanthropy Manager, you will play a key role in building and managing meaningful relationships with major donors across Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia. Reporting to the Head of Community and Engagement, you’ll develop and execute philanthropy strategies, secure transformative gifts, and collaborate with senior stakeholders to advance Climate Council’s mission and drive impactful donor engagement.
  • Build and manage long-term relationships with major donors across Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia, fostering meaningful engagement and growing income streams.
  • Develop and execute tailored donor engagement strategies aligned with Climate Council’s mission.
  • Partner with the Senior Leadership Team and key stakeholders to strengthen donor connections and secure transformative gifts.
  • Identify, research, and cultivate prospective donors, expanding the major gifts portfolio.
  • Create compelling donor communications, proposals, and events that highlight the impact of their contributions.
Skills & Experience
To be successful in the role you will:
  • Hold a minimum 3 years’ experience working in major gifts, philanthropy or adjacent relationship fundraising focussed practices.
  • Demonstrate strong relationship management skills, with the ability to confidently drive conversations with prospective donors.
  • Experience developing philanthropy strategies and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
  • Experience inputting and managing stakeholder information in a CRM system (Salesforce or similar).
  • Familiarity with the climate/environment sector or similar mission-driven organisations is desirable but not necessary.
  • Strong writing skills, with a background in crafting tailored donor communications and impact reports will be advantageous.
 
Culture
We offer a flexible work environment with no set office days, plus five annual recharge days to support your well-being. Enjoy generous parental leave, competitive salary, super, and bonuses. Our passionate, friendly team values your opinions and fosters a culture of learning and development. We live by our values: being brave and bold, hopeful and solutions-focused, and acting with integrity and honesty.

How to apply
Click on the APPLY button or contact Faye Giannotti at Six Degrees Executive on 0483 954 043 for a confidential discussion.
The Climate Council is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, or political affiliation.
 
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all advertised positions.
 
Six Degrees Executive are proudly the retained partner for this talent search assignment.

Six Degrees Executive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work and live. We are also committed to equal opportunity and strive to promote diversity, inclusion, belonging, flexibility, and accessibility in all that we do.

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