• Full time 1 FTE, or part time 0.8 FTE
  
• Location: This is a work-from-home position based in Sydney, NSW and surrounds
  
• Salary: Salary at Level 3 ($88,444-$97,755, based on experience)
  
• Contract duration: Maximum Term Contract - 2 Years
  
• Reports to: National Major Gifts Manager

Your new organisation

As Australia’s only national bird conservation charity, we are on a mission to put birds and nature on the path to recovery within a decade, leading and facilitating action that halts biodiversity loss and restores ecosystems. We can only achieve this with the help and support afforded to us by our diverse stakeholders including supporters, campaigners, donors, members, and like-minded conservation organisations.

BirdLife Australia takes a science- and evidence-based approach to bird conservation. Where strong conservation plans are in place and well-resourced, the evidence tells us that threatened species can be brought back from the brink of extinction. With a 100-plus year history and Australia’s strongest and longest-lived collection of data and surveys, BirdLife Australia brings a wealth of observation and experience to the protection of native birds.

BirdLife Australia is a diverse organisation with more than 370,000 supporters, donors, volunteers, campaigners and members, over 130 staff across Australia, and a network of more than 40 voluntary community groups.

The opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with National Major Gifts Manager, Director Fundraising and Marketing, Executive Director Participation and Engagement, and other Fundraising and Marketing Team members to support the management of the major gifts portfolio, deepen relationships with major donors, and contribute to the growth of BirdLife Australia’s major gifts income.

What you need to know

The National Major Gifts Coordinator is a key role within the BirdLife Australia Fundraising and Marketing Team. The Coordinator is responsible for cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding a dedicated segment of the major gifts portfolio as well as supporting the administration of the entire portfolio. This individual will play a key role in the delivery of BirdLife’s Fundraising Growth Strategy 2023-2027, supporting:

• The process of defining funding needs related to the Bird Conservation Strategy 2023-2032, and the development of corresponding fundraising materials and solicitation plans;
• 7-figure growth in income from major donors and trusts & foundations by 2027;
  • Acquisition of 4,000 new individual donors (across all giving levels) by 2027.

For further information please refer to the attached position description. Any questions can be directed to Micah Demmert  [email protected] using the subject line: National Major Gifts Coordinator - Remote / Work from Home enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Your application must include a cover letter, a statement briefly addressing the selection criteria and your current resume.

BirdLife Australia is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Job summary 

Interested in raising vital funds for bird and nature conservation?

• Help us to stop bird extinctions through Major Donor solicitation
• Contribute to BirdLife Australia’s Bird Conservation Strategy
• Based in Sydney, NSW and Surrounds.