Senior Philanthropy Executive (Trusts & Foundations)

Aspect is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity for a Senior Philanthropy Executive to use your philanthropy, fundraising and relationship-building expertise to secure significant investment from trusts, foundations, government departments and philanthropic organisations — funding initiatives that can change lives and create better opportunities for the Autistic community for generations to come.

Reporting to the Relationship and Philanthropy Manager, you'll grow Aspect's Trusts & Foundations portfolio and drive sustainable philanthropic income aligned to our strategic priorities. 

Managing the full grants lifecycle, you'll identify funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals, manage submissions and reporting, and build strong relationships with funders. Working closely with teams across education, adult services, research, marketing, finance and fundraising, you'll connect funder priorities with initiatives that create meaningful impact for Autistic people and their families.

This is a full time, 18 month parental leave contract through to April 2028, offering the opportunity to take ownership of an established portfolio and make a significant impact during a pivotal period of growth.

Competitive salary package including superannuation and salary packaging benefits. Salary will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Why join Aspect?

At Aspect, you’ll be part of an organisation that is making a genuine difference in the lives of autistic people and their families. You’ll have the opportunity to use your philanthropy expertise to help fund work that has a lasting impact — while working alongside passionate people who are committed to creating a more inclusive world.

We’re curious, courageous, collaborative and caring. We challenge the status quo, speak up, work together and treat people with kindness, understanding and respect.

• Professional Learning opportunities for career advancement

• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Modern workspace with end-of-trip facilities, close to Chatswood train and metro station

• Employee referral incentives

• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

• Confidential Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families
  

About you:

You’re an experienced philanthropy or fundraising professional who knows how to turn an opportunity into a compelling proposition - and a proposition into sustainable funding.

You’ll bring:

• Demonstrated experience in philanthropy, Trusts & Foundations, major giving, grant writing or relationship management.

• Strong knowledge of the philanthropic landscape, including current trends, best practice and emerging funding opportunities.

• A proven track record of generating, retaining and growing income through strong, long-term relationships.

• Exceptional written communication skills and the ability to develop compelling proposals, presentations and cases for support.

• Commercial and strategic acumen, with the ability to understand organisational priorities and translate them into compelling funding opportunities.

• Experience working with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.

• A genuine passion for social change and the disability sector.

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.