This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed Advancement Team at St Michael's Grammar School. The key purpose of this role is to work with the Director of Advancement to build a sustainable major gifts program to enable the School to undertake capital fundraising for identified building projects.The Major Gifts Officer is responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with existing major gift donors and prospective donors, identifying new prospective donors, undertaking research to determine likely areas of philanthropic interest and matching those interests to the School's needs.This is a fixed term two-year role with the potential for ongoing, commencing in early 2025. Please note this role will have some after hours and weekend work due to the nature of the role.The successful applicant will have:Previous experience (5 years +) in a similar role, ideally with a focus in education, or be able to exhibit a high degree of aptitude, as a fundraising professional.Demonstrated success designing and implementing major donor and bequest fundraising strategies to secure results.Demonstrated ability to think strategically and deliver outcomes, including a strong capacity to conceptualise and to creatively develop a lasting program.Expertise in database management, prospect research and wealth screening tools.Advanced Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint).Understanding of marketing and fundraising, preferably in major gifts.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive abilities, effective listening, diplomacy and tact in dealing with donors.Ability to build rapport, interact effectively at all levels of the School and Community, and develop credible internal and external relationships and networks.Tertiary qualification in a fundraising, community relations, marketing, communications, public relations or related field, or equivalent work experience.Current Employee Working with Children Check or willing to obtain.National Police History Check (Obtained within the last 6 months).St Michael's Grammar School is one of the leading co-educational, independent schools in Australia, providing exceptional learning opportunities to students from Kindergarten to Year 12.The School is respected for its exceptional education, wellbeing programs and a deep commitment to innovative approaches to teaching, learning and caring. St Michael's empowers students to approach their lifelong learning journey with courage, confidence and a strong sense of social justice.Key benefits of working at St Michael's Grammar School include:Culture of continuous improvement and celebrating successStimulating work and learning environmentExceptional resources and facilitiesActive Staff Association focused on staff collegiality and wellbeingGenerous professional development and coaching opportunitiesAccess to the School's on-site café and sporting complexStaff benefits and Employee Assistance ProgramClosing date for applications is 10am Friday 20 December 2024. Please note we will be screening applications and scheduling interviews for the week of 13 January 2025 however we could fill this role prior to the closing date.Please submit your details, résumé and cover letter outlining in detail your experience and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please note that applications without cover letters will not be considered.If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Mrs Katie-Jane Miliani on .Student Safety and WellbeingSt Michael's Grammar School is committed to Student Safety and Wellbeing. As such, the successful applicant will be expected to satisfy child protection screening and adhere to the School's Student Safety and Wellbeing Policies and Code of Conduct. These documents may be downloaded from the School's website.#J-18808-Ljbffr