Philanthropy Manager

At Stepping Stone House, we truly believe in inspiring youth to build their future and be the very best they can be About Stepping Stone House Stepping Stone House is a not-for-profit charity that provides accommodation and personal development for children and young people aged 12-24 who, through no fault of their own, find themselves homeless, at risk of homelessness, or unable to live at home. We have a foundation of building resilience through outdoor education and activities. Learning and Development – we extensively invest in the learning and development of our team members. Cultural Diversity – 48% of team members were born overseas or have parents who were. Gender Leadership diversity – females make up 80% of our operational leadership team and 66% of the Board of Directors. Motivation – 96% of our staff strongly believe in our Vision, Mission, and Values. Family – 96% of our staff strongly agree that we support and respect family responsibilities outside of work. Career opportunities – 36% of staff have been promoted internally. We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Philanthropy Manager for a full‑time role based in our Group Support Office in Rockdale. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Impact, you will play a key role in deepening relationships with philanthropic partners, establishing new partnerships and supporting revenue growth in philanthropic trusts and foundations. Key Responsibilities Secure and grow income by identifying, engaging, and retaining new and existing funders, partners, and philanthropists across mid and major donors, trusts, foundations, bequests, events, and partnerships. Build and manage strong stakeholder relationships through proactive outreach, tailored engagement plans, donor stewardship, and regular in‑person and online engagement aligned with our values. Contribute to fundraising strategy by researching new opportunities, supporting core philanthropy growth areas, and helping develop initiatives to increase sustainable funding. Manage donor pipelines and reporting by maintaining accurate records in Salesforce, tailoring donor journeys, preparing high‑quality proposals and presentations, and delivering timely acquittals and evaluations. Collaborate effectively across teams by working closely with the Fundraising and Partnerships Manager, Grants Writer, Operations team, and the broader organisation to ensure consistent and high‑quality messaging. Represent Stepping Stone House professionally by attending fundraising events, engaging with stakeholders respectfully, understanding organisational values and programs, and undertaking additional duties as required. About You – Selection Criteria Experience in leading partnerships and fundraising initiatives in the not‑for‑profit or related sector. Demonstrated ability to secure partnerships and high‑value donations, adopt action‑oriented fundraising approaches, and maintain key relationships. Strong influencing, relationship, and emotional intelligence skills. Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment. Time‑management skills and ability to meet deadlines. Creative and analytical thinker with the ability to manage multiple projects. High level of administrative and organisational skills with attention to detail. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows‑based computer applications. Ability to write, edit, and review documents for internal and external audiences. Required Checks Criminal Records check? Current Working with Children check? Person Specifications Professionalism and passion for the work and the people. Emotional intelligence and maturity. Honesty and trustworthiness. Evidence of collaborative working style and ability to build good working relationships. Ability to bring fun to the workplace. Sense of humour. Benefits Salary packaging benefits. Employee Assistance Program. Time off in lieu. Training, development, and succession planning. Equal Opportunities Statement We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants who have an Indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) background. Child Safety Child Safety is at the forefront of all work completed at Stepping Stone House. If your application is successful, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check, a Criminal History Check and provide consent to be registered on the OCG’s residential youth workers registry. Salary, Conditions of employment are based on the Social, Community, Home Care, and Disability Services Award Level 5. Salary packaging is available. Stepping Stone House provides regular supervision and support for all staff and opportunities for professional development. #J-18808-Ljbffr