Fundraising and Communications Manager
Responsible to: Co-CEOs
Location: Work from home and/or from Brunswick office
Work Type: 0.8 FTE - 1.0 FTE
Hours: 9am-5pm, flexible work arrangements possible
Salary: $79,279 - $84,376 p.a. plus super
Start date: September 2021
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional with passion, commitment and drive to make a big difference to the way Australia responds to the climate crisis.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, people of colour, women, people with a disability and members of the LGBTIAQ community.
About the role
The Fundraising and Communications Manager will raise $1m across our fundraising programs, in particular our annual peer to peer campaign and regular giving program. They will develop and implement a three year fundraising growth strategy with a focus on regular giving, major gifts and individual giving. They will lead, coach and motivate our fundraising and communications team of three to achieve our ambitious targets.
For more information, please see the Position Description.
Key Selection Criteria
- Passion for and commitment to Climate for Change’s mission and work
- At least three years experience in a similar fundraising role in an environmental NGO or other not-for-profit organisation
- Experience in developing and delivering fundraising strategies, projections, plans and budgets
- Experience in implementing and growing fundraising programs, with a preference given to candidates with diverse experience across several areas of fundraising, or evidence of an ability to upskill quickly. Areas might include: peer-to-peer fundraising, regular giving, major gifts, trust and foundations, and individual giving
- Experience in developing supporter-centric communications and supporter journeys
- Leadership experience in motivating a small team to achieve ambitious goals
- Strong project management skills including effective planning, time management and organisational skills
- A strong team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
*BYOD = Bring Your Own Devices: Climate for Change encourages staff and volunteers to bring their own devices (mobile phone/computer) to work and use personal internet and phone plans. However, this should not present an additional cost to you. In that case, C4C will provide the necessary equipment for work.
How to apply
To apply, please submit the following to Lena Herrera Piekarski (she/her) and Jane Stabb (she/her), Co-CEOs, Climate for Change:
- Your CV
- A 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria
Please direct any enquiries to our Co-CEOs at [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising and Communications Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Please note applications will be assessed on a rolling basis. Applications close Sunday 29 August, 2021, but the position may be filled earlier.
View the Position Description and Key Selection Criteria here.