Philanthropy Manager – Lead

Location: Sydney, NSW (covering NSW & ACT)
Work type: Full-time, Permanent

Make a lasting difference for the world’s most vulnerable children.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the fundraising team at Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisation and play a pivotal role in creating sustainable, lasting change for children and communities around the world.

As Philanthropy Manager – Lead, you will inspire and engage individuals with the heart and capacity to make transformational gifts, helping to scale World Vision Australia’s impact. You will lead a dynamic team of philanthropy professionals, nurture a portfolio of major donors, and build deep, meaningful partnerships that drive long-term change.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and develop the Individual Philanthropy team across NSW and the ACT.
• Build and grow a pipeline of high-net-worth donor opportunities.
• Develop and implement effective fundraising and engagement strategies aligned with WVA’s mission and goals.
• Deliver authentic stewardship and exceptional experiences for supporters.
• Manage your own major gift portfolio, overseeing all stages of the donor journey—from identification to stewardship.
• Represent World Vision at key events, networks, and philanthropic forums to elevate our brand and influence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and global partners to maximise impact and collective success.

What you’ll bring:

• A degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
• Membership of or familiarity with the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA) and its code and standards.
• Mid-senior level experience in major gifts fundraising, donor relationship management, or a related field.
• Proven success managing and motivating teams to deliver results.
• Strong experience in moves management and developing long-term donor strategies.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage senior decision-makers.
• Proficiency in Salesforce and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• A passion for World Vision’s mission and the ability to inspire others to share in it.

You’re someone who:

• Leads with purpose, integrity, and authenticity.
• Builds trust and collaboration across teams and networks.
• Thrives in complex, evolving environments.
• Is results-driven and strategic in approach.
• Champions innovation and continuous growth—both personally and organisationally.

The selection process 

For your information, the interviews will start immediately, and the role may be filled before the closing date.

We embrace diversity, employing people from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. We take our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we are committed to providing an environment that is safe for children. Our stringent recruitment procedures make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. All successful candidates will undergo all required pre-employment checks which is inclusive of a criminal record check.

We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support, and training in their work with vulnerable children and their families.  World Vision Australia participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Process within the Humanitarian and Development Sector. 

Who we are

World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change for children through relief, development and advocacy work. 

We offer great benefits such as salary packaging, birthday leave, flexible working arrangements, and training and development opportunities.

For more information on World Vision and the work we do, please visit our website: https://www.worldvision.com.au/about-us  

Ready to lead impact? Apply today and help us shape a future where every child can thrive.

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