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Philanthropy Coordinator
Heart Foundation
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Emerging philanthropy professional passionate about community and health?
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Why you might love this opp:
At Heart Foundation, we believe everyone deserves a healthy heart. Heart disease is one of the nation’s leading causes of death, and since 1959 we’ve led the fight through research, support, and prevention. Be part of our mission to make heart health achievable by everyone in Australia by 2050.
The Heart Foundation is on the lookout for a Philanthropy Coordinator to support our growing Philanthropy program. This role is perfect for someone who’s organised, people‑focused, and excited about working for purpose and making a real impact.
We’re entering an exciting phase of philanthropic growth at The Heart Foundation, expanding major gifts, Trusts & Foundations funding, and strategic donor partnerships, and are seeking a highly organised, research-driven and relationship-minded Philanthropy Coordinator to strengthen our national philanthropy function.
This pivotal role supports major donor growth through intelligent prospect research, CRM excellence, and coordinated donor communication, events and engagement. You will have the opportunity to work flexibly, blending your time between home and our Bourke St office.
If you love turning insight into opportunity, and systems into seamless donor experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
What's involved:
The Philanthropy Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting major donor growth by:
- Identifying and profiling new major donor prospects
- Managing and optimising CRM data integrity and reporting
- Coordinating donor communications, events and stewardship timelines
- Supporting strategic engagement with high-value individuals
- Ensuing opportunities move efficiently through the pipeline
- Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy and national specialists you will deliver proactive, personalised donor engagement.
You’ll play a key role in keeping our philanthropy program running smoothly and thoughtfully, including:
- Coordinating warm, timely and personalised donor communications and stewardship
- Helping plan and deliver engaging donor events (the feel good kind!)
- Preparing impact reports and prospectus materials that clearly show the difference donors make
- Working closely with internal teams to bring donor stories, research and health programs together
- Keeping our CRM tidy, up to date, and working hard behind the scenes
- Spotting new opportunities in donor data to help relationships grow
Key criteria:
What You’ll Bring
- 2+ years’ experience in fundraising, donor relations or similar
- Strong prospect research capability
- Experience using CRM systems (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge or similar)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Confidence engaging senior stakeholders and high-net-worth individuals
- Ability to analyse donor data and identify growth opportunities
- Most importantly, you care about impact and enjoy helping supporters feel connected to a cause that saves lives.
How to apply:
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