" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePhilanthropy Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"2767\"\u003e Volunteer / Charity / Community \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"2768\"\u003e Fundraising \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"2769\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"2770\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 10/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a trusted children\u0026#39;s charity creating brighter futures for Victorian kids\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull-time, Hybrid\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePort Melbourne\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVariety Victoria\u003c/strong\u003e supports children and young people who are sick, disadvantaged or living with disability to overcome barriers and reach their full potential. Through grants, programs and experiences, Variety helps children participate more fully in school, community life and everyday childhood, creating meaningful and lasting impact for families across Victoria.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Marketing, the \u003cstrong\u003ePhilanthropy Manager\u003c/strong\u003e will lead and grow Variety Victoria\u0026rsquo;s philanthropic income across trusts and foundations, major gifts, collective giving and other high-value giving streams. Managing a portfolio of key relationships, this role is responsible for strategy, pipeline development, donor engagement, proposals, stewardship and income performance, with a clear mandate for growth.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced philanthropy professional to grow Variety Victoria\u0027s established philanthropy portfolio, while developing major gifts as an important longer-term income stream. Leading the Philanthropy Coordinator and working closely with senior stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to deepen and expand supporter relationships, uncover new avenues for philanthropic investment, and create compelling pathways for donors and funders to increase their impact over time through Variety\u0027s work.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout YOU\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026#8203;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSignificant experience in philanthropy, major gifts or high-value fundraising,\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProven success securing and growing income from major donors, trusts and foundations and PAFs,\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience building or developing philanthropy pipelines and donor strategies,\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong relationship management skills with donors, trustees, advisers and senior stakeholders,\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrategic and curious in your approach, with the ability to identify opportunities to grow the value and impact of supporter relationships over time,\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent written communication skills, including proposals, submissions and impact reporting,\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience leading and developing team members\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong commercial acumen, forecasting and pipeline management capability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProficient with CRM systems, ideally Salesforce, and Microsoft 365,\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach,\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommitment to respectful, strengths-based communication and positive outcomes for children and families.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eGembridge Australia champions\u0026nbsp;diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation and genders.\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAPPLY NOW\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eif you are a strategic and relationship-focused philanthropy professional with a passion for delivering meaningful impact.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026#8203;\u003cbr\u003e Gembridge is proud to partner with \u003cstrong\u003eVariety Victoria\u003c/strong\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u0026#8203;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e For a confidential discussion, contact \u003cstrong\u003eLisa Krishtul\u003c/strong\u003e or\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eMichelle Varcoe\u003c/strong\u003e at Gembridge on 1300 313 413 or\u0026nbsp;apply@gembridge.com.au. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"1120321\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "