Major Donor Specialist at HammondCare

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Philanthropy, Relationship Building, Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Communication, Research, Stewardship, Collaboration, Organizational Skills, Business Development, Sales, Insight-Driven, Adaptability, Trust Building, High-Value Partnerships, Health Care Knowledge

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About us HammondCare is an independent Christian charity that exists to improve quality of life for people in need. We specialise in aged and dementia care, palliative care, rehabilitation, mental health services for older people, and other related health and aged care services. HammondCare seeks to embed evidence-based best practice in its services, and we provide these services through home care, sub-acute hospitals and residential aged care. Bringing these health, hospital and aged care services together, HammondCare has been able to develop innovative, flexible care models designed to serve people with complex health or aged care needs, regardless of their circumstances. Essence of the role The Major Donor Specialist builds and deepens philanthropic relationships that turn generosity into measurable impact across HammondCare. This role leads purposeful, insightdriven engagement with major donors, Trusts & Foundations and corporate partners—ensuring supporters feel connected to mission, inspired by outcomes and valued as longterm partners in care and innovation. Working closely with the Head of Foundation & Innovation, the Major Donor Specialist helps shape and deliver HammondCare’s major gifts strategy, translating complex programs and innovation priorities into compelling opportunities for investment. Through thoughtful research, personalised stewardship and highquality proposals, the role fuels compassionate care, research translation, innovation pilots and futurefocused development. As a connector across the Hammond Foundation, Hammond Innovations and wider fundraising streams, the role ensures a coordinated, highvalue donor experience and contributes to a culture of philanthropy, collaboration and continuous improvement across the organisation. This role is preferably based at HammondCare’s Head Office in St Leonards and is offered on a permanent fulltime basis, with parttime arrangements considered for the right candidate. At its core, this role exists to strengthen trust, inspire investment and ensure philanthropy delivers lasting improvements in quality of life for people with complex care needs. This role will: Build and steward deep, trust‑based relationships with major donors, Trusts & Foundations and corporate partners. Translate HammondCare’s mission, innovation priorities and programs into compelling opportunities for philanthropic investment. Shape and deliver major gifts strategy in partnership with the Head of Foundation & Innovation. Deliver personalised, insight‑led cultivation and stewardship that inspires long‑term donor commitment. Develop high‑quality proposals, cases for support, briefings and bespoke donor communications. Ensure major donors experience a coordinated, high‑value journey across all fundraising channels. Contribute to a strong culture of philanthropy, collaboration and fundraising excellence across HammondCare. Convert generosity into measurable outcomes that improve quality of life for people with complex care needs. Experience and Skills Commitment to HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action. Demonstrated success securing major gifts or highvalue partnerships from HNWIs, corporates or Trusts & Foundations. Strong experience in relationshipbased fundraising, corporate partnerships, business development or senior sales roles. Exceptional communication and writing skills — capable of crafting compelling philanthropic proposals and correspondence. Confident relationship builder with the ability to engage senior business leaders and philanthropists. Highly organised, proactive and insightdriven, with experience managing pipelines, researching prospects and prioritising competing demands. Collaborative, adaptable and comfortable working in a resourcelean, highambition environment. Highly Regarded: Experience developing or leading a major gifts or high‑value partnerships program. Understanding of philanthropy trends and donor motivations in the Australian market. Experience in health, aged care, social impact or mission‑driven organisations. Ready to make a change? Apply Now! Applications close: Friday, 17 April If you align with the mission and values of HammondCare and believe your experience can contribute to the continued success of our services, we encourage you to submit your expression of interest. HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal employment opportunity for all. Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It's not just care, it's HammondCare. We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years. Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals. As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free. Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits! Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres. When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

Responsibilities

The Major Donor Specialist builds and deepens philanthropic relationships to enhance HammondCare's impact. This role involves engaging with major donors and translating HammondCare’s mission into compelling investment opportunities.