About Us

Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is a global leader in conservation, providing hope for Australia’s wildlife with a science-informed, land management partnership approach which delivers high impact results. We protect endangered wildlife across 12.9 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.

AWC's mission - to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats - is achieved by:

• Operations - delivering effective large-scale land management including fire management, feral animal control, weed control and infrastructure management.
• Science - delivering the largest national biological survey program with a focus on measuring the population of indicator species and the extent of threatening processes as well as conducting research on key issues such as feral cat control.
• Fundraising - mobilising finance (primarily, tax deductible donations) from the general public and philanthropists including through effective communication of field updates from around the AWC estate.

About the Job

AWC is seeking a committed and driven leader to drive fundraising initiatives and growth for the organisation based either from the Sydney office or the Perth office. As a senior member of the Development Team, the National Manager, Fundraising Programs plays a leading role in driving new donor acquisition and fundraising growth for AWC to increase our supporter base and fundraising income. Leading a program-driven fundraising team, focused on general, regular, mid-level and bequest giving, this role will develop strategies for the acquisition, retention and growth of key donor segments; implement national fundraising campaigns and appeals; plus lead the digital and mass-stewardship of existing donors to maximise their support.

This is a central role within the Development team that collaborates across all business areas to engage audiences in our fundraising objectives, coordinate appeal and campaign-related coverage, convert new audiences to supporters and lead strategies to increase donor giving and fundraising.

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline,
• A minimum of 5 years of demonstrated leadership in a multi-channel fundraising/sales role, covering a variety of areas across fundraising (digital donor acquisition, mass donor stewardship, bequests, etc.),
• Knowledge of current philanthropy/fundraising issues or the ability to readily acquire knowledge,
• Demonstrated prior experience in leading a fundraising or sales program of scale and complexity,
• Demonstrated knowledge of CRM-based client relationship management and the interaction of fundraising programs with an organisation's data management system,
• Exceptional communication, influencing, relationship skills, with a proven ability to liaise with a multitude of stakeholders to build engagement and establish solid relationships for the purpose of fundraising,
• Strong organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage a large number of relationships and execute many tasks simultaneously in an efficient manner,
• Demonstrated experience in providing leadership and managing a team,
• Demonstrated ability to act as part of a team or, as required, independently,
• A willingness to travel occasionally to AWC sanctuaries or major Australian cities for donor and internal management purposes,

This is a unique opportunity to join Australia’s largest non-government conservation organisation and help shape the future of private sector conservation in Australia.

HOW TO APPLY

Initial Enquiries to: [email protected] using the subject line: National Manager, Fundraising Programs - Perth / Sydney enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Applications via: To submit an application, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete an online application form.

Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.

Please note

• Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable visa in place that allows ongoing full-time work in Australia, in order to apply for this position. Sponsorship is not available.
• If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
• Any application submitted to AWC will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at www.australianwildlife.org/privacy-policy. By providing us with your contact details, your consent to receive communications and direct educational material will remain current until you advise us otherwise.

AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, individuals with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves, and where a range of perspectives, cultures, and voices are respected and recognised as a key part to the success of AWC. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must also have the right to live and work in Australia.

A position description is attached.