" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePhilanthropy Officer - Mid Level\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18970\"\u003e Volunteer / Charity / Community \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18971\"\u003e Fundraising \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18972\"\u003e Flexible Location \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18973\"\u003e Full-Time Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 12/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid | Full-time, Permanent\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrow mid-level donors through personalised engagement, stewardship \u0026amp; fundraising\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-profit | Salary packaging available to increase take-home pay\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e Philanthropy Officer - Mid Level\u003cbr\u003eCompassion Australia | NFP\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003ePermanent, Full-Time\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003eHybrid | Open to Location (Sydney or Newcastle preferred)\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout Compassion\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompassion Australia is a purpose-driven (NFP) Christian organisation committed to releasing children from poverty in Jesus\u0027 name. Working alongside sponsors, supporters and church partners, we help fund and strengthen local church-led child development programs in over 25 countries, creating lasting impact for children, families and communities.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e About the Role\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a Mid-Level Philanthropy Officer , you will build and grow meaningful relationships with Compassion Australia\u0027s mid-level givers, creating personalised opportunities for donors to deepen their connection to Compassion and the impact of their generosity. Working as part of the Strategic Giving Team and reporting to the Strategic Giving Partnerships Lead, you\u0027ll proactively engage, cultivate and steward a portfolio of donors, using research, CRM insights and strong relationship skills to identify opportunities to grow giving and develop potential major giver relationships. It\u0027s a role for a confident, curious and organised relationship builder who enjoys connecting with people and is motivated by meaningful fundraising outcomes and Compassion\u0027s mission to release children from poverty, in Jesus\u0027 name.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Key Accountabilities\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCultivate and grow a portfolio of mid-level givers through personalised relationship management and meaningful donor engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDesign and deliver tailored stewardship, cultivation, solicitation and engagement activities that connect donors to the impact of their generosity.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild strong understanding of donor motivations, interests, capacity and communication preferences to identify opportunities for deeper engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProactively engage donors through warm and timely phone, email and mail communication, with thoughtful preparation, follow-up and clear next steps.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop and maintain Donor Engagement Plans and other portfolio planning tools to guide personalised and purposeful donor engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain accurate CRM records and use donor data, engagement history and giving trends to identify opportunities and inform portfolio activity.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentify, qualify and progress potential Major Giver leads within the mid-level portfolio, partnering with Major Giver Partnership Managers on appropriate handovers.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollaborate with internal teams to strengthen supporter journeys, communications, stewardship initiatives and fundraising opportunities.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop high-quality donor communications, proposals, impact updates and internal documentation that support meaningful engagement and align with Compassion\u0027s brand and fundraising standards.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAlign work with Compassion\u0027s Mission, Strategy, values and team priorities, contributing to financial and non-financial outcomes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e What You\u0027ll Bring\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDemonstrated experience in relational fundraising, building authentic donor relationships, delivering great supporter experiences and achieving financial and non-financial targets.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong emotional intelligence and communication skills, with the ability to listen, ask thoughtful questions and adapt your approach across phone, email and face-to-face engagement.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong CRM, data and research skills, with the ability to use donor insights to understand motivations, identify opportunities and manage an effective portfolio.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent organisation and time management, with the ability to independently plan donor activity, prioritise follow-up, manage projects and events, and balance relationship-building with accurate administration.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound understanding of mid-level fundraising and moves management, including qualification, cultivation, stewardship, segmentation, portfolio planning and pathways into major and planned giving.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA strong understanding of supporter experience, including satisfaction, retention, acquisition and lifetime value, and the ability to collaborate across teams to improve donor journeys.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in prospecting, lead generation and donor qualification, including warm and cold calling, personalised email engagement and working to targets. Experience in event and project management is highly desirable.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA proven track record of achieving and exceeding targets, with qualifications in fundraising, ministry, sales, marketing, events, communications or a related discipline highly desirable. Knowledge of global poverty, development and the Australian Christian landscape. Experience in the For Purpose, Christian or corporate sector is desirable.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e Why join Compassion Australia?\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eA mission you\u0027ll believe in: Every role contributes to releasing children from poverty in Jesus\u0027 name.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive team culture: Work with people who genuinely care about each other and the mission.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoost Your Take-Home Pay: Access up to $15,900 in tax-free benefits for everyday expenses\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid flexibility: Balance office collaboration with the flexibility to work from home.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProfessional growth: Access learning opportunities, meaningful projects and career development.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmployee benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, additional leave options, paid volunteering and field trip opportunities and access to EAP \u0026amp; wellbeing support.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e How to Apply\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your application by clicking \u0026ldquo;Apply Now\u0026rdquo;. Please note applicants must have valid Australian working rights to be considered for this role. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Applications close\u003cstrong\u003e 11:59 pm (AEST) November 10, 2026\u003c/strong\u003e. Early applications are encouraged, and the position may be filled before the closing date. \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e At the heart of Compassion\u0026rsquo;s ministry is a relentless passion to act on our faith and empower every child left vulnerable by poverty. Our work is Christ-centred, child-focused, and church-based. The successful candidate will be strongly aligned to the values of this leading Christian not-for-profit organisation. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e We\u0026rsquo;re looking for someone with a heart for Compassion\u0026rsquo;s work and equipped with the right skills and experience to fit the role. So even if your experience doesn\u0026rsquo;t tick every item on our list, we\u0026rsquo;d still love to hear from you. \u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e \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=\"2002040\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "