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Senior Philanthropy Specialist

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Introduction


Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from healthcare. MSF's actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

MSF Asia Pacific (APAC) is a formal Partnership (between institutional MSF regions Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and Korea) working towards the development of MSF's goals for the benefit of MSF operations and patients world-wide.

Responsibilities  

This is a diverse opportunity to combine your proven success in relationship fundraising and your experience creating strategic and innovative fundraising campaigns. 

In this multi-faceted role you will drive significant financial growth by cultivating and managing one-on-one relationships with high-net-worth donors, securing major gifts and multi-year commitments that directly support MSF's humanitarian work.  

You will also have the opportunity to lead the design and delivery of innovative philanthropy campaigns, from global emergency appeals to bespoke donor experiences, shaping strategy and donor engagement plans while collaborating with communications, marketing, and international teams to guide campaign materials, embed efficient processes, and implement best practices that enhance donor engagement.

Through your creativity, and relationship-building skills, you will inspire donors, colleagues, and stakeholders alike. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing team with strong momentum. Having raised more than $26 million through philanthropy in 2025, the entire fundraising team is now building its capability to accelerate results and deliver on an ambitious six-year fundraising strategy targeting $1 billion.  Accountabilities include:

 

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of high-net-worth donors, overseeing cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship to secure major gifts and multi-year commitments 
  • Develop and implement innovative philanthropy campaigns, from concept through to execution with the wider team, to inspire new support and upgrade existing donors 
  • Lead campaign planning and project management, including setting objectives, coordinating resources, and monitoring outcomes to ensure success 
  • Analyse donor data and campaign results to inform strategy, optimise engagement, and report on portfolio and campaign performance 
  • Build authentic, trust-based relationships with donors and intermediaries, ensuring personalised engagement and long-term connection to MSF's mission 
  • Identify, research, and engage prospective high-net-worth supporters, developing tailored strategies to expand the donor base 
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including communications, marketing, fundraising, programs, and international colleagues, to deliver integrated campaigns and donor engagement initiatives 
  • Embed best practices, systems, and processes for major giving and philanthropy initiatives, driving efficiency, cross-team collaboration, and continuous improvement 
  • This role is being recruited by Impact Advising. For full details of the position and to submit your application, please follow the link below:

    Senior Philanthropy Specialist – MSF


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