Number of Positions Available: 1 ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. About the Role: We have an exciting permanent, full time, opportunity for a Prospect Researcher to join our Fundraising team based out of Blackburn, Melbourne. Reporting to the Prospect Research and Development Manager this role will support the expansion of our prospect management infrastructure/framework and provide proactive and reactive in depth background into high value prospects for The Salvation Army. This research will include looking into prospects histories, motivations for philanthropy and recommendations for solicitations to support the growing Transformational Gifts program. Key Responsibilities: Conduct in-depth research, including due diligence, to develop comprehensive research profiles and briefings for high-value prospects and donors Provide market intelligence and supporter insights to assist in developing, retaining, and growing relationships with high-value supporters Develop and maintain a prospect pipeline, ensuring that supporter details are documented to enable an insightful, seamless, and quality supporter journey Assess the capacity and inclination among newly assigned prospects Identify other philanthropic interests of current prospects and donors About you: A degree with subsequent relevant research experience in a related field such as not-for-profit, higher education, journalism or corporate research Ability to exercise judgement as to relevance of information and the manner of sourcing it Sound judgement and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive donor information Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships at all levels of the business High level of computer literacy in MS Office Suite, CRM systems and presentation software Demonstrated ability to analyse and organise information to identify philanthropic patterns, tendencies and relationships among individuals, corporations and foundations Why work for us: Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging Flexible working arrangements including WFH Opportunity for training and career development Paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program Discounted health and fitness programs Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity How to Apply: We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration At the Salvos, we believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. And it is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity. Mission, Vision & Values The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people Creating faith pathways Building healthy communities Working for justice When you work with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world. Why work with the Salvos? The Salvation Army offers a range of employment opportunities across the organisation, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose to work with the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about work that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. Our employees have access to a range of benefits, plus personal development and career diversity opportunities that deliver real and meaningful benefits. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a healthy work-life balance, generous salary packaging opportunities, parental leave, purchase leave schemes and much more. The Salvation Army encourages people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that accepts and recognises every person, embraces their strengths and differences, and provide opportunities for all people to achieve their highest potential. Check out our career page to find out more about our recruitment process and what its like to work at the Salvos. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Along with contributing their valuable time to a good cause, volunteers bring much-needed vitality and a fresh perspective through their ideas to the range of roles we have on offer. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our volunteer opportunities here.
