Job Description

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.

About the Role:

Our incredible Fundraising team is currently looking for a permanent, full time, Relationship Manager Gift in Wills to join their Redfern, NSW team covering north Sydney NSW. We offer hybrid WFH arrangements.

Reporting to the Team Leader. Gift in Wills, you will be responsible for securing Gifts in Wills, stewarding and empowering potential bequestors to support a myriad of social development programs through their legacy focused on nurturing long-term relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building a pipeline of potential bequestors through sound account management and sales principles, in order grow the bequests portfolio and achieve financial targets;
• Securing, building and managing relationships with prospective and confirmed bequestors and their intermediaries such as solicitors and enhancing their understanding of the organisation and acknowledging their contribution;
• Achieving financial and non-financial targets and KPI’s;
• Developing and implanting engagement strategies and communication plans; and
• Representing the organisation at networking functions, industry forums and face to face meetings and progressing supporters’ through events, appeals and immersion experiences.

About you:

Your strong ability to build relationships and your excellent negotiation skills have been gained in NFP fundraising or in account management/ business development / sales environments such as finance, aged care sector, financial planning or trusts and estates. You also have:

• The ability to operate in a fast-paced and complex business environment;
• The drive to achieve results, with a focus on over-achieving on budgets, KPI’s and targets;
• Experience in best-practice sales techniques including empathy selling;
• Ability to liaise with legal and finance professionals; and
• The ability to communicate and empathise with high net worth individuals from all walks of life.

Why work for us:

• Tool of Trade vehicle
• Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity for career development
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internationally renowned not-for-profit organisation
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Rare opportunity to work with passionate, like-minded people who enjoy being a part of an organization that makes a difference within the Australian community

How to Apply:

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.