Philanthropy Partnerships Manager

Where Purpose, Partnership & Professional Growth Meet At Elston, we help people align their wealth with what matters most — impact, legacy, and community. As our Philanthropy Partnerships Manager , you won't just manage relationships; you'll help shape the future of structured giving in Australia, empowering advisers and clients to create long-term social value. This is a role where your work will be felt, not just measured. About the Role The purpose of this role is to establish and advance trusted partnerships across Australia’s professional advisory sector to identify, nurture and convert opportunities for new structured giving vehicles. Acting as a credible ambassador for Elston’s philanthropic offering, you will support advisers and clients to explore Private Ancillary Funds (PAFs), sub-funds within the Elston Giving Foundation and other charitable structures designed for long-term, values-aligned impact. Operating collaboratively with the Head of Philanthropic Services, you will contribute to positioning Elston as a recognised national leader in structured giving — combining commercial acumen, education, influence and relationship excellence. Core Duties and Essential Functions Partnership Development Build and strengthen trusted relationships across accounting, legal and financial advisory networks nationally. Identify and cultivate opportunities to establish new structured giving vehicles (PAFs, sub-funds and charitable trusts). Represent Elston at professional events, conferences and industry forums. Support market engagement strategies and contribute to long-term growth planning. Enhance Elston’s reputation as a respected philanthropy advisory partner. Partner with professional firms to increase awareness and understanding of structured philanthropy. Deliver education, events, workshops and strategic engagement programs. Share insights to strengthen philanthropy capability across the broader advisory community. Internal Collaboration Work closely with Advisers, Distribution, Investments and Marketing to ensure consistent messaging. Strengthen internal visibility and capability of Elston’s philanthropy services. Embed philanthropy thinking across the business. Performance & Reporting Maintain a disciplined, insights-driven referral and engagement pipeline. Provide regular reporting on activity, conversion and opportunities. Contribute to quarterly reviews and strategic planning discussions. About You You are purpose-led, commercially aware, and confident engaging with senior professionals. You understand (or are eager to deepen your understanding of) structured giving and enjoy building partnerships that deliver long-term positive impact. The following experience and attributes will be highly regarded Skills & Experience 5–7 years’ experience in business development, partnerships, or advisory engagement (professional services ideal) Strong networks across accounting, legal or financial planning (advantageous) Understanding of structured giving vehicles and the Australian philanthropy landscape Demonstrated ability to nurture opportunities and manage pipelines Excellent relationship-building, communication and presentation skills Tertiary qualifications in business, law, finance or social impact (desirable) Attributes Purpose-driven with sound commercial judgment Polished, credible and engaging in professional forums Self-directed and outcomes-focused Collaborative, curious and values-aligned Personally aligned with meaningful philanthropy and impact Why Elston? At Elston, you’ll join a team that values excellence, purpose and genuine connection. Your ideas are welcomed, your development is supported and your work contributes to impact that goes well beyond financial results. Hybrid and flexible work options Ongoing learning, CPD and direct access to senior leaders Elston Interest Clubs — whether you’re into skiing, hiking, wellness or relaxed social gatherings Opportunities to contribute to purpose-aligned initiatives A culture grounded in trust, collaboration, ownership and integrity Ready to Make an Impact? If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape structured giving in Australia and build meaningful partnerships, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter by Tuesday 30 December 2025. Elston is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Note that we will not be engaging the services of a recruitment agency at this time. 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