Philanthropy Specialist
- Part-time role, three days a week, located in Adelaide CBD
- Working with a loved and trusted brand
- Excellent team environment with flexible working options
- Part-time role, three days a week, located in Adelaide CBD
- Working with a loved and trusted brand
- Excellent team environment with flexible working options
We currently have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Fundraising / Philanthropy specialist to join our Fundraising and Marketing team to contribute to the delivery and growth of Guide Dogs SA/NT’s fundraising strategies.
About Guide Dogs SA/NT
At Guide Dogs SA/NT we use our expertise in dogs and vision to promote independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing for people with low vision, blindness or specialised support needs.
We offer a collaborative, flexible working environment and opportunities for growth and development.
About the role
Reporting Directly to Chief Operating Officer the Philanthropy Specialist is responsible for the development and delivery of plans and activities that support the growth of donor engagement across the donor lifecycle.
As a member of a highly dedicated and passionate team, the key focus will be to build and enhance major gifts and individual giving activities (regular giving, single donations, appeals) and undertake specific projects that support either expanding or identifying new models of engagement.
About you
You have extensive experience in fundraising and a genuine personal philanthropic drive and can demonstrate your ability to:
- Support in the development and delivery of the overall philanthropy strategy and develop plans to meet growth and income targets.
- A passion to collaborate with stakeholders and acquire, develop and maintain strategic, long-term relationships and partnerships with individual donors, with a focus on major donors
- Develop and deliver against KPI’s through researched, tailored and personalised engagement strategies.
- Utilise a range of systems and maintain accurate database records to support a data driven approach to your work.
Undertaking and maintaining relevant employment screening along with maintaining a current Driver’s License is a requirement for this position.
Benefits
- Make a difference for people living with vision loss and specialised needs, within a supportive team who are passionate about what they do.
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice and maximise your take-home pay.
- Employee Assistance Program offering counselling and support services.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Complimentary annual flu shots.
- Dogs in the office every day!
Learn more
For a complete description of the role’s key responsibilities and requirements, please review the Position Description.
For a confidential discussion please call Jason Clark, Chief Operating Officer on (*************.
Please ensure your application addresses the requirements of the role as described in the Position Description
Applications close by 9:00am Friday 30 January 2026.
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