AddressAbout the job
An exciting time to join CanToo Foundation as we look to grow and expand our reach to make a lasting difference to the health and well-being of Australians, as well as making a lasting impact for people affected by cancer. This is an opportunity to join a small, high-performing team, with a clear and ambitious strategy for growth, in an organisation with a caring and compassionate culture where your work can really make a direct impact.
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Fundraising the Philanthropy Associate is responsible for generating donations for CanToo from high net worth individuals, philanthropic foundations, and corporations. They will develop and steward strong relationships with major donors and prospects. This includes working with the Chief Executive Officer and Board members, other members of the Marketing and Fundraising team, and members of the Programs Team, to identify and manage major donor relationships.
About us
Every year, thousands of ordinary people put their perceived limitations behind them by taking part in exciting CanToo fitness programs, participating in boundary-pushing events, redefining their impossible, making new friends and helping fund vital early-career cancer research.
It’s the 3 C’s that make CanToo so special: Coaching, Community and Cause
No other model gives participants pro coaching, an amazing community of people to achieve their goal with, and the satisfaction of funding brilliant new solutions to the devastating problem of cancer.
Through our participant and supporter fundraising, CanToo provides research grants on all types of cancers supporting the work of early career cancer researchers setting them up for success in their future careers. Australia loses the skills, passion, and ideas of too many brilliant researchers because of lack of funding. CanToo Foundation does not want people with cancer to miss out on potential new treatments or cures because a breakthrough idea wasn’t given the support it deserved.
About our role
- Develop and manage relationships with high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, to contribute to the successful delivery of Can Too’s strategic business plan.
- Develop and grow CanToo’s Major Gifts strategy in line with our mission and values.
- Develop personalised donor strategies and tactics for identifying, cultivating, and soliciting a portfolio of large supporters, prospective new high and mid value donors, and corporate partners.
- Create and manage the implementation of stewardship and recognition strategies for this portfolio such as donor cultivation events and visits.
- Conduct face to face quality engagements with supporters and prospective new donors.
- Present major gift solicitation proposals to new prospects and established donors personally, including renewal of established donors.
- Advise and support the Leadership Team and Board members in dealing with prospective and established high value donors; this will include communicating prospect research, conducting prospect rating, discussing meeting plans for cultivation and solicitation, and providing materials.
- Commission external specialist services as required such as prospect research (Wealthscan)
- Develop materials for major project proposals and donor report-backs.
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators of the Major gifts / philanthropy strategy.
- Ensure that details of contact and discussions are recorded in the CRM database.
About You
- 2 to 3+ years proven work experience in similar fundraising roles specialising in philanthropy.
- Proven track record of success in increasing revenue in those portfolios.
- Tertiary business studies, CFRE or membership of Fundraising Institute of Australia is highly regarded.
- Excellent relationship building and influencing skills, including communicating with influence and confidence.
- Proven track record in designing and implementing fundraising strategies.
- Excellent planning, prioritising, and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of data-driven approaches to fundraising and supporter journeys, together with an aptitude for databases (in particular, Salesforce CRM) and analytical skills.
If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. Applications close on 30th June. Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter outlining your relevant experience to ********@cantoo.org. For further information, please contact ********@cantoo.org.au
Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.
