Head Of Principal Gifts

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation
Head of Principal Gifts
Sydney, Australia
 

Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation (SCHF), in partnership with Lindauer, is seeking a Head of Principal Gifts to lead a groundbreaking Principal Gifts program.

In this key position, you will take on a central role in shaping the future of SCHF's fundraising endeavors, ensuring the foundation has the right strategies to propel its mission forward. At the heart of this role is the responsibility to identify, cultivate, and steward major donors capable of making transformative contributions, with a primary focus on gifts exceeding one million dollars.
 

This is an exceptional opportunity to be an integral part of the future of pediatric healthcare in Australia while enjoying—and shaping—a supportive and dynamic work environment.
 

Responsibilities:
 

• Manage a portfolio of 30–50 prospects, focusing on qualification, engagement, and stewardship through the full life cycle of giving and renewal.
• Collaborate with SCHF and hospital leadership, clinicians, and researchers to develop and implement strategies for Principal Gifts.
• Develop and lead a volunteer leadership group committed to advancing SCHF's fundraising initiatives.
• Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including academics, institutional leaders, and volunteer leaders.
• Ensure equality and diversity are celebrated and considered in all decision-making.

Qualification:

• Extensive track record in securing one million dollar-plus gifts.
• Proficient in Principal Gifts fundraising best practices.
• Skilled in engagement and stewardship for major gifts.
• Experienced in managing complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, adept at establishing protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet demanding deadlines.
   

Benefits:
Salary range for this position is $200,000 to $220,000 AUD.

Plus:

• Flexibility with a choice of three office locations, remote working, and flexible working hours.
• A chance to be a real-life digital nomad, working from a different location, including overseas, for up to three months.
• Two weeks compassionate leave, two weeks of wellness days, public holiday swaps, and 26 weeks parental leave (primary and secondary caregivers).
• Design your own wellness plan with their customizable program using Wellness Dollars.
• SCHF emphasizes mental health and offers support with free training and tools, as well as relief and support resources.

About Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation
Sydney Children's Hospitals Foundation stands at the forefront of pediatric healthcare transformation in Australia. As the largest children's hospitals foundation in the country, and a member of The Woodmark SCHF is dedicated to ensuring that over 170,000 children annually receive world-class healthcare through its partnership with the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network.
 

Learn more and apply: 

Andrew Machado ********@lindauerglobal.com

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