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Relationship Manager, Major Donors

Australian Red Cross

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  • Remote Work Level

    Hybrid Remote

  • Location

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  • Job Schedule

    Full-Time

  • Salary

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  • Benefits

    Unlimited or Flexible PTO Retirement Savings Paid Time Off Career Development

  • Categories

    CommunicationsNon ProfitFundraisingProduct ManagerProject ManagerResearch

  • Job Type

    Employee

  • Career Level

    Manager

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About the Role

Title: Relationship Manager, Major Donors

Location: Melbourne Australia

Job Description:

Full time, permanent Melbourne or Sydney (flexible) + hybrid Work for the world's largest humanitarian organisation

About Red Cross Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role You will steward and grow a portfolio of high-value philanthropic supporters, deepening relationships, securing multi-year gifts, and delivering strategic value that advances Red Cross priorities. You will bring strong relationship experience, a growth mindset, and the ability to translate program needs into compelling philanthropic opportunities.

What you will do

Manage, grow, and retain a portfolio of high-value philanthropic supporters

Identify, qualify, and cultivate new prospects using research, insights, referrals, and targeted networking

Build strong relationships to secure sustainable funding aligned to organisational priorities

Lead and support high-quality proposals, pitches, and appeals; tailor cases for support and impact reporting

Work closely with Programs, Finance, and Marketing to shape fundable opportunities and measure impact

Maintain accurate CRM records, pipelines, and forecasts; deliver against annual income and engagement KPIs

Stay across philanthropic and sector trends to inform strategy and identify new opportunities

Uphold legal, ethical, and brand standards in all fundraising and stewardship activity

This role sits within the Philanthropy team and may be required to support the Trusts & Foundations portfolio as needed.

What you will bring

Demonstrated success in philanthropy or relationship fundraising, including securing major gifts and/or competitive grants

Strength in portfolio management, prospecting, qualification, and moves management across diverse stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to craft compelling proposals and present to senior audiences

Disciplined planning and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet multiple deadlines

An awareness off legal, financial, and ethical considerations in philanthropic giving

A collaborative, proactive style that builds a culture of philanthropy and strong internal partnerships

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: Salary packaging up to $15,900 for everyday expenses, plus up to $2,650 for meals & entertainment; novated leasing and additional super options

Work/life flexibility: Hybrid working, flexible arrangements, paid "Me Day," and a wide range of leave options

Health & growth: Access to wellbeing programs and ongoing learning, training, and development

Further information

Covered by the Social, Community, Housing and Disability Award, Level 6

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