Job Vacancy – Philanthropy Manager

Join the Centre's Philanthropy Team

Philanthropy Manager – Full Time; Ongoing.
Classification is Melbourne Recital Centre EA 2021-2024 Grade 5.1 + superannuation guarantee.

The Philanthropy Manager leads the design and delivery of the Centre’s philanthropy program, including the annual giving/Patrons program, acquisition campaigns, major gifts, and bequests. Our philanthropy program is based on a strategic, methodical, and well researched moves management process that prioritises deep relationship building, compelling communications, personalised stewarding, and an understanding of data to increase private sector/philanthropic support.

The successful candidate will have experience and skills in the following;

• Demonstrated experience, ability and success in leading individual giving campaigns, managing patron, bequest and regular giving programs, and making face-to-face philanthropic asks.
• Thorough understanding of moves management, donor motivations, and fundraising principles.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence, professionalism, and discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to craft compelling written communications with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise workloads, manage competing deadlines and work within a small team.
• Well-developed computing skills including a high level of proficiency with Microsoft office suite, and ability to work with or learn a range of other software including; Adobe creative suite, Tessitura ticketing software and Artifax event management software.
• Highly developed analytical skills and the ability to manage sophisticated account data and budgets.
• Demonstrated experience working in a management role with minimal supervision, working collaboratively in a small team environment.
• Demonstrated experience as a proactive and self-starting individual who takes responsibility for own actions and results.
• Knowledge of and passion for music and the live music sector (desirable).

About Melbourne Recital Centre

Melbourne Recital Centre is an award-winning live music venue; where artists and audiences build a lifetime of experiences. We strive to create wonder for everyone, in and beyond the Centre and inspire our community through music.

With a unique focus on music, the Centre presents and hosts hundreds of concerts each year, representing the pinnacle of the art form as practiced by local and international performers traversing all genres of music.

Our impactful learning and access activities provide opportunities for Victorians of all ages and backgrounds to experience and engage with music and the Centre in new and exciting ways. 

We acknowledge the traditional owners on whose land Melbourne Recital Centre stands - we pay our respects to Melbourne's First People, to Elders past and present, and to our shared future.

How to Apply

Please read the position description for information about the position and our key selection criteria. 

Then upload your cover letter, a separate document addressing the essential key selection criteria, and your resume here.

Please note we will be looking at applications on a rolling basis. 

Applications close by Wednesday 19 February 2025.

Any Questions?

If you have any enquiries about the recruitment process or the position, please email recruitment@melbournerecital.com.au.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.

Employment at Melbourne Recital Centre is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check. Team members in this role will need to hold and maintain a valid Working with Children Check. Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Melbourne Recital Centre is an Equal Opportunity Employer.