Philanthropy Manager

From the centre of Perth to the furthest corners of our state, we have provided the soundtrack to life in WA since 1928.

• Unite your passion for classical music and fundraising
• Fulltime permanent position, Perth CBD location
• Join our high-performance Development team   

Our Organisation

WASO is the largest employer of performing artists in Western Australia and reaches two million people with musical experiences each year on stage, in our community, and online.

From concert halls to classrooms, hospitals to aged care, we bring joy, inspire learning, and nurture participation in our community, because everybody deserves the opportunity to experience live music. Every year, through community and leading industry partnerships, we engage a new generation of young and emerging artists to help secure a bright future for music in WA.

We celebrate our rich classical music heritage with great artists from all over the world and commission and perform new repertoire to renew and expand it. WASO collaborates widely with major arts companies and independent artists, performing opera to ballet, movies to musicals, jazz to rock. We champion the diversity of music in all its forms, with a team of talented and passionate people who create unforgettable experiences for all West Australians to enjoy. 

The Role

Are you passionate about the arts and driven by purpose? The West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) is seeking a motivated and experienced Philanthropy Manager to join their high performing Development Team to lead the growth and management of WASO’s private giving programs—deepening relationships with current donors through meaningful stewardship, while cultivating new supporters to expand our vibrant giving community.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive income generation through WASO’s Planned Giving, Duet Program, and Community Engagement & Education Giving
• Steward existing donors and identify new prospects across all portfolios
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Development team to deliver strategic fundraising initiatives
• Implement and manage campaigns across planned giving, annual appeals, and major gifts

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to an iconic cultural institution and help sustain the transformative power of music in our community.

Skills Required

To be successful you will need experience in a similar role and preferably an understanding of fundraising principles in a not-for-profit environment.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• High level interpersonal, communication and presentational skills and ability to engage and interact with donors and sponsors at all levels;
• Ability to inspire philanthropic giving, and a passion for the work that WASO does
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills and attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage a pressurised workload
• Research and analytical skills, thoroughness and exceptional attention to detail;
• IT literate with knowledge of relationship/CRM databases and current regulatory and best practice frameworks. Specific knowledge of the Tessitura database would be preferential but not essential

Your Benefits

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a leading and iconic arts organisation, where you will be directly supporting and involved in live music performance. Our employees enjoy many of our performances either free or discounted as well as non-remunerative benefits such as continuing professional development, enjoyment of our Health and Wellness Program which includes, free flu vaccinations and hearing tests, free access to our Employee Assistance Program and discounted physiotherapy services as well as the benefits of a flexible workplace, access to salary sacrificing which includes novated leasing of vehicles. This is your opportunity to engage in a vibrant cultural environment in the heart of the CBD.

For a more detailed explanation of this role please review the Position Description here.

All applications must include your current Resume and a Covering Letter summarising your suitability for this position.

The WASO Group of Companies promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. The WASO Group encourages people with disabilities, First Nations peoples, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS AND RECRUITMENT ENQUIRIES TO:  

Robyn Holt
Human Resources Manager
holtr@waso.com.au

Only applicants with full Australian work rights will be considered for this position.