Main Duties:

• Background research, donor data analysis and targeted marketing is used to identify potential major donors.
• Authentic, professional and personable relationships are developed and sustained through a personalised program of communications and engagements.
• Active solicitation of major gifts is undertaken as appropriate through written proposals, face to face meetings and email/phone asks.
• Ongoing outstanding care and stewardship of major donors confirms the outcomes of the donation and reinforces trust in Guide Dogs.
• Accurate records are maintained on Guide Dogs’ CRM, in collaboration with overall fundraising teams.
• Work closely with the Philanthropy Manager to understand the strategic priorities of the Philanthropy program.
• Effective ongoing collaboration and internal stakeholder management is achieved with other teams within Guide Dogs NSW/ACT, and Guide Dogs Australia, consultants and other suppliers to effectively manage major donor relationships and optimise opportunities and efficiencies across the organisation.

Essential Experience:

• High emotional intelligence, coupled with exceptional and sophisticated relationship management skills.
• Outstanding organisation and administrative skills, including ability to manage multiple relationships and projects simultaneously.
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• A current driver’s licence or ability to travel independently e.g. via public transport.
• Must be comfortable around, and able to work with, large dogs.

Benefits that Guide Dogs offer: 

As a member of the Guide Dogs team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs.

• A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900. 
• EAP - Get support when you need it with Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.
• Me Days – Receive two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.
• Paid Parental Leave – take time to bond with your new child with 15 weeks paid leave after qualification period
• The option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year.
• Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.
• Annual flu vaccinations. 
• Support for your professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance.
• Join an organisation that makes a meaningful and positive impact on our society.

Guide Dogs Values: 

• Our clients come first in everything we do 
• Walk the Talk - The buck stops with us. So we keep our word and keep going, no matter what.
• Lead with Head and Heart - Forever focused on our purpose and mission, we combine care and careful planning to deliver successes worth celebrating.
• Lift each other - From a guiding hand to a high five, we unleash and acknowledge everyone's potential.
• Never stop exploring - We're fearlessly creative. We've always asked and answered the tough questions and if there's a better way, we'll find it. 

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT are proud to be an inclusive workplace that reflects our clients and the broader community and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We offer equal employment opportunity regardless of your disability, gender or gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or domestic status, carer status, or political opinion.

If you require an adjustment within the recruitment process, please contact jobs@guidedogs.com.au to inform us of your preferred method of communication.