Philanthropy Manager – Drug ARM

Windsor Group is proud to partner with Drug ARM to recruit a new relationship‑driven Philanthropy Manager. As a profit‑for‑purpose organisation, Windsor Group provides ethical, values‑aligned recruitment across the nonprofit, government and commercial sectors.

Drug ARM (Drug Awareness, Rehabilitation and Management) is a long established, specialist not-for-profit, non government organisation delivering alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health services.  Based in Queensland, its mission is to reduce the harms associated with alcohol and other drugs and support people, families and communities to achieve positive, lasting transformation.

Operating under its parent body, the Drug Awareness & Relief Foundation (Australia), a public benevolent institution with origins dating back to 1849, Drug ARM is one of Queensland’s longest‑standing community health organisations. The Drug Awareness & Relief Foundation (Australia), provides significant philanthropic support, enabling Drug ARM to deliver unfunded or underfunded programs.

All services are inclusive, trauma‑informed, client‑centred and grounded in dignity, safety and empowerment, spanning prevention, early intervention, treatment and recovery.

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Drug ARM today is a faith based professional, accountable organisation shaped by evidence-based practice, strong governance, and a culture of continuous improvement. It currently operates on a mixed funding model environment across government contracts and philanthropic support and is seeking to rebalance and diversify this mix to ensure long-term sustainability. Fundraising activity is resourced by the organisation itself.

Key strategic priorities include:

1. Growing high value giving:
   Major gifts and trust/foundation partnerships have been identified as the biggest opportunity to accelerate impact.
2. Developing a Gifts in Wills (Bequests) Program:
   With a loyal donor base and strong mission affinity, the organisation sees significant long-term potential in a structured bequests strategy.
3. Funding critical unfunded programs:
   Major donor revenue will help sustain essential outreach and counselling programs that government funding does not fully cover.
4. Organisation wide engagement in fundraising:
   The CEO, Senior Manager PR and CFO are highly supportive of philanthropy; the organisation is building internal readiness for greater philanthropic activity.

Together, these priorities form a compelling platform for a skilled philanthropy professional to build a lasting legacy.  This role does not focus on corporate partnerships. Drug ARM’s brand is less aligned with corporate sector giving, and strategic opportunity sits with individuals, trusts, foundations, and faith aligned communities.

This is a high impact, strategic and relationship focused role designed to expand Drug ARM’s philanthropic capacity. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Public Relations, the Philanthropy Manager will lead major gift fundraising and develop a Gifts in Wills program, working closely with executive leadership, program teams and the Foundation.

This role will also involve revitalising, rebuilding and expanding major gifts and bequests activity that slowed during the COVID period. While strong donor care practices and annual appeals exist, the organisation is seeking a specialist who can reestablish momentum and lead the development of a stronger philanthropic pipeline. In particular unlocking significant potential by deepening engagement with loyal long-term supporters and maximising the impact of the Foundation’s annual contributions.

Key deliverables in the first 12 months:

• Establish and implement a major gifts and bequests plan
• Build and manage a qualified donor pipeline
• Re‑energise existing donor relationships and stewardship processes
• Partner with executives to craft compelling cases for support
• Leverage SupporterHub to create data‑driven engagement strategies

Team & culture:

In this role, you step in as the organisation’s dedicated in‑house philanthropy specialist, trusted as the subject‑matter expert and empowered to shape the direction of major giving and bequests. While this role has no direct reports, the Philanthropy Manager will collaborate closely with an existing PR assistant who supports donation administration and annual appeals. The organisation also outsources tele fundraising and maintains warm relationships with a loyal donor base through established donor‑care activities.

Influence & Collaboration

• Builds trusted, values‑aligned relationships with senior leaders and key stakeholders.
• Champions a culture of philanthropy through influence rather than authority.
• Works autonomously while collaborating effectively with executives and cross‑functional teams.

Strategy & Planning

• Experienced in developing major gift and/or bequest strategies that drive sustainable growth.
• Skilled in pipeline development, income forecasting and long‑term philanthropic planning.
• Able to translate organisational priorities into compelling donor opportunities.

Operational & Technical Expertise

• Proven success securing significant gifts from individuals, trusts and foundations.
• Experienced in CRM‑based donor pipeline management (SupporterHub advantageous).
• Strong written communication across proposals, cases for support and stewardship reporting.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• High emotional intelligence; adept at navigating sensitive topics and donor motivations.
• Communicates complex social issues in a hopeful, respectful and values‑aligned manner.
• Experience with faith‑aligned donor communities is advantageous.

Values, Integrity & Cultural Alignment

• Committed to compassionate, non‑judgemental service and harm‑minimisation principles.
• Comfortable representing an organisation with Christian heritage.
• Demonstrates integrity, discretion, professionalism and ethical fundraising practice.

Philanthropy Manager -Application Pack

You are a skilled relationship‑based fundraiser with 3+ years of experience in major gifts, bequests or trust/foundation fundraising. You thrive in mission‑driven environments and are energised by building something meaningful, not simply managing an inherited portfolio.

Your style is warm, credible and values‑aligned. You are comfortable engaging with senior leaders, long‑standing donors, faith‑based supporters and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. You bring persistence, emotional intelligence and a strategic mindset, coupled with practical execution skills.

Experience in a small or mid‑sized NFP environment is highly advantageous, as is exposure to communities connected to faith‑based giving.  You are motivated by the chance to play a pivotal role in enabling critical frontline services that change lives.

Windsor Group and Drug ARM are committed to equal opportunity employment practices. Applications will be assessed on merit, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview. An offer of appointment will be made to the applicant whose written application and interview performance best demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Windsor Group will review applications as they are received. We encourage early applications, as screening begins immediately. Process steps:

• Initial screening by Windsor Group
• Consultant interview
• Client panel interview(s)
• Assessments (if required)
• Reference checks

Indicative timeline:

• Weeks 1–3: Screening
• Week 4-5: Windsor Group interviews

We will keep candidates updated throughout each stage.

When submitting your application, ensure your application includes:

• An up-to-date resume (in Word format)
• A covering letter (in Word format) outlining your interest and expertise relevant to the role

Submit your application quoting reference number MCPHMR to apply@windsor-group.com.au. For more information, please contact Mike Conroy on 07 3211 0001.

Your application will be acknowledged by email within one business day.

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