ABOUT US

For over 35 years, WIRES has been actively rehabilitating and preserving Australian wildlife and inspiring others to do the same. After the devastating bushfires and drought in 2020, and facing an extinction crisis, our mission has become even more critical. We are building our team to scale up our work and make an even greater impact for Australian Wildlife, and we are looking for someone ready to make a real difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Drive the growth of WIRES’ major gifts program
• Make a difference to WIRES' work to rescue and rehabilitate vulnerable wildlife
• Suit someone with 3 years experience in Fundraising or 1 year in Major Donor

The Philanthropy Executive role will report to WIRES Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager and work closely with them to grow WIRES Major Gifts program.

This key role will identify and build relationships with new prospective major donors through calls and meetings, proposals, grant applications, events and campaigns. You will provide exceptional service to current WIRES Major Donors and Trusts and Foundations, and deliver initiatives to nurture positive long-term relationships, increase engagement and fundraising income.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build a qualified pipeline of major gift prospects by identifying and researching donors, through analysis of WIRES' donor and external research.
• Nurture relationships with prospective donors through the stages of identification, research, planning, engagement, asking/closing a gift and ongoing stewarding.
• Build and executive a program to grow and maintain long term philanthropic partnerships, through personal solicitations, communications, events and grant applications.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and prioritise areas of funding need and create a suite of information for compelling proposals and marketing collateral and grant applications
• Organise, manage and attend a calendar of donor stewardship events
• Produce timely reports and acquittals to steward and thank donors,
• Work closely with the Data and Insights Analyst to brief data requirements, supporter segmentation and report on program performance
• Assist key stakeholders with donor meetings and events e.g. CEO and program Staff
• Work with the grants and program teams to contribute to high value grant applications

SELECTION CRITERIA

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to build strong relationships with donors, a strong track record of achieving or exceeding targets and an entrepreneurial spirit.

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills as demonstrated by successful presentations or proposals being accepted by an external partner, grant body or major donor.
• Ability to build positive relationships and relate appropriately with senior and philanthropic individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
• An interest in developing and growing your skills in Major Gift management, and experience with relationship based fundraising programs.
• Demonstrated experience “making the ask”
• Highly organised, reliable and proactive
• Demonstrated passion for fundraising and a commitment to winning new philanthropic support and increasing fundraising income
• Accountable and results driven
• Ability to learn new systems quickly and expertise in Excel, Canva, Powerpoint
• Committed to prompt, high quality customer service
• Understanding of the importance of data integrity and accuracy

We want you to think outside of the box so we’re not going to put you in one, if you have relevant experience in another industry, a passion for animals and know you can do the role justice, we want to hear from you.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• opportunity to work from home part of the week
• flexible working arrangements and commitment to work-life balance
• a modern office environment in a great building
• the knowledge that you will be working for an organisation making a real difference to Australian wildlife
• a supportive working environment filled with passionate, talented and caring team members
• A culture that celebrates inclusivity and diversity

If you have any questions or would like a confidential chat about the role, please call Cathy Sowden on 0416 013 730 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Philanthropy Executive - Major Gifts enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.