Join Our Team as a Philanthropy Executive (Philanthropy Lead)!

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s health? We are now recruiting for a full-time, ongoing Philanthropy Executive, to play a key role in the implementation of our Major Gifts program strategy.

Who we are

Founded in 1989, the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Royal Children’s Hospital, one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals. The RCH Foundation has the vital role of raising and distributing donated funds to the hospital, enabling the very best patient and family care and support, and saving and improving the lives of our sickest children. While a legally separate organisation, the RCH Foundation works closely with the RCH in achieving its vision.

The Role

The Philanthropy Executive is one of three Philanthropy Executives that reports to the Manager, Philanthropy in the Major Gifts space. The Philanthropy Executive works closely with the wider fundraising and cross‑departmental teams to achieve the implementation of the Major Gifts program strategy to meet budget, including the management of key acquisition and stewardship activities across the campus, and healthcare philanthropy.

About You

You are purpose driven and committed to the mission and values of the RCH Foundation
You have 3+ years of proven success as a fundraising and philanthropy professional, ideally working in a health or university setting or with a tertiary qualification.
You have a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with donors/stakeholders.
You have experience working in a complex fundraising environment, with a strong understanding of philanthropy and the basic structures and motivations for giving. Ideally this includes organisational awareness and stakeholder management expertise.
You have experience coordinating and delivering events and donor activities
You have strong analytical skills and the ability to grasp and interpret complex information quickly.
You have excellent communication, and presentation skills, including written and verbal communication.
You have advanced computer literacy, including the Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
You are confident in your work, but know when and how to consult others to keep work moving, to achieve the best results and to avoid risk
You have a commitment to personal development

Key Selection Criteria

Demonstrated experience in major gifts fundraising with experience with gifts higher than $10,000, in personal solicitations, portfolio management and the preparation of proposals and reports.
Proven ability to identify, qualify and move donor prospects through the donor pipeline toward major gifts.
Superb written and oral communication skills with experience communicating to a wide range of stakeholders, including strong presentation skills and experience writing tailored donor proposals.
Experience using donor/customer relationship databases (Salesforce preferred).
Experience planning and delivering donor engagement events or activities that inspire giving.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and demonstrated success in dealing with donors, including showing a high level of emotional intelligence and compassion.
Demonstrated attention to detail, working under own initiative to strict deadlines, and managing accounts and projects simultaneously, including strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience in analysing donor data to support campaigns and projects.
Willingness to learn new ways of working and systems.
Demonstrated experience in achieving goals and KPIs both individually and collaboratively as part of a team.
An enthusiastic, energetic, self-starter and self-motivated team player.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Teams and Excel.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a highly supportive team which consistently rates its culture as one of the best things about working at the RCH Foundation
Opportunities for professional growth and development
The chance to make a real impact in the community
Competitive salary and benefits package, including:
- Hybrid working model
- Salary packaging (up to $15,900)
- Three bonus days of leave between Christmas and New Year for the office close-down period
- Two additional days of leave per year to support staff wellbeing and mental health
- Two additional days of personal leave per year
- Enhanced paid parental leave offer

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission, we would love to hear from you!

Download the position description.
Include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for this role on the Bamboo online portal, via the 'Apply For This Job' link.

Please email any enquiries to Ally Pekin, Manager, Philanthropy, at ally.pekin@rch.org.au using the subject line: Philanthropy Executive.

Application Deadline: 11pm on Tuesday 3 March 2026

Join us and be a part of something meaningful. Together, we can make a difference!

The RCH Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members of the LGBTIQA+ community and people with disability.

Commitment to child safety

The welfare of children will always be the RCH Foundation’s first priority, and it has zero-tolerance towards to any actions, behaviours, words or sentiments that may cause harm, including child abuse. Policies and practices are sensitive to the protection of children and, wherever there is contact with children and their families, the aim is to create a child safe environment.

The RCH Foundation is committed to the principles of cultural safety and inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds, and to the safety and inclusion of children with disability and recognises that these principles support the safety of all children.

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