Name of Employer
Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah Colleges
Title of Role
Fundraiser
Location
St Kilda East
About the Role
Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah Colleges is one of Melbourne’s leading Jewish day schools, educating 1,050 students and employing more than 400 staff across two Primary and two Secondary campuses, an Early Learning Centre and a Crèche.
The College is seeking a Fundraiser to deliver philanthropic revenue for Yeshivah – Beth Rivkah Colleges through donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. The role focuses on major gifts, annual giving, donor pipeline development and relationship management.
This is an exciting position for an experienced and enthusiastic Fundraiser to join the College on a permanent full-time basis.
Reporting to the COO, this position supports the College’s long‑term financial sustainability and works closely with the Principal and relevant members of the Executive Leadership Team and Board.
What you’ll also be doing:
- Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan that aligns with College strategic goals.
- Lead and manage capital campaigns, appeals and donor pipeline development.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing and prospective donors.
- Design and implement tailored stewardship strategies to retain and upgrade donors.
- Coordinate fundraising and community events.
- Prepare regular fundraising reports for the Principal and Executive Leadership team.
What you'll bring:
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in fundraising, with demonstrated success in donor cultivation and major gift solicitation.
- Strong relationship‑building and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to manage a donor portfolio and achieve fundraising targets.
- Familiarity with Jewish community values and philanthropic networks (highly regarded).
- Proficiency with CRM systems and donor management tools.
- Flexibility to attend meetings or events outside of usual work hours from time to time.
Yeshivah–Beth Rivkah Colleges is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all students. All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including referee checks and the requirement to hold valid VIT registration or a Working With Children Check (as applicable). Completion of Child Safety Training and acceptance of the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct are mandatory prior to commencement.
Working Hours
Full Time
How to apply
Please apply with a CV and short cover letter. For a confidential conversation, contact Mia Chaweeniramon 03 9522 8276 or email [email protected]
If you need assistance applying for a role, please contact the Jewish Care Employment Centre at 8517 5999 and ask to speak to a consultant.