About the Climate Council

The Climate Council of Australia is Australia’s leading climate change communications organisation. We provide authoritative, expert advice to the Australian public and key decision-makers on climate change and solutions based on the most up-to-date science available. Climate Council was founded in 2013 by thousands of Australians to create a new, independent and 100% community-funded organisation in response to the abolition of the Australian Climate Commission.

Our Vision, Mission and Values

Our vision is that by 2025 Australia’s emissions are on a steep downward trajectory with projects and policies in place to see us cut emissions by 75% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2035. This represents a transformation in action and attitude from all levels of government, industry, business and community. It also fundamentally improves Australia's contribution to the global climate challenge, while unlocking benefits/potential of the new economy, and protecting lives, well-being and the natural environment.

Our mission is to be a courageous catalyst propelling Australia towards bold, effective action to have emissions plummet during the 2020s and hit net zero by 2035.

Our values:

• We are brave and bold
• We are hopeful and solutions focused
• We act with integrity and communicate honestly

About the Role

The Gifts in Wills Coordinator is responsible for identifying prospects, managing acquisition campaigns, stewarding donors and managing estate administration. You will guide supporters through the process of making a gift in their will to the Climate Council of Australia in an ethical and sensitive manner.

Reporting

The Gifts in Wills Coordinator reports to the Philanthropy Director and works as part of the wider Community and Fundraising Team. The Gift in Wills Coordinator has no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of the Gifts in Wills Coordinator include to:

• Lead the development of appropriate contact strategies for prospective Gift in Wills supporters.
• Steward donors and build engaging relationships with individuals interested in supporting the Climate Council by including a gift in their will.
• Develop and manage campaigns that progress donors along the Gifts in Will pipeline via email and phone communications, direct mail and in person (where possible) events.
• Continue to establish a recently formed gifts in wills community.
• Managing estate administration logistics by keeping accurate and up to date records.
• Contribute positively to the Climate Council culture and act in accordance with Climate Council values.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications Experience and Skills

• Experience managing or contributing to a gift in wills program.
• Proven experience managing relationships with donors and diverse supporter groups; you are sensitive to donor needs and experienced in securely managing donor information.
• Experience with estate administration will be considered favourably.
• Experience inputting and managing donor information in a CRM system. Salesforce experience will be considered favourably.
• Well developed interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills.
• Experience copywriting and/or developing marketing materials.
• Experience managing out of house phone and direct mail campaigns will be considered favourably.
• An ability to acquire knowledge and track policies, rules and regulations governing charitable giving, including state and federal laws relating to bequests and charity organisations.

Qualifications

• Fundraising short courses will be considered favourably but are not essential. The successful candidate must also be willing and able to complete the Fundraising Institute of Australia Code Course (if not already obtained).

You’re passionate about tackling climate change. You care about driving down Australia’s greenhouse gas pollution and ramping up renewables.

Remuneration and Benefits

This exciting and dynamic organisation will continue to be in the public eye, giving those involved an unrivalled opportunity to contribute to the public discourse on climate change. With exposure to some of the leading minds tackling climate change, this role is a unique opportunity.

• 0.6 FTE, annual salary of $85K +super (pro-rata)
• Ongoing Position
• Melbourne or Sydney location
• Split of working from home/working from our office in the Melbourne CBD or Surry Hills, Sydney

Additional Benefits

• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• A strong work culture which is results focused but also supportive and nimble
• A dynamic organisation and experienced team

How to Apply

The Climate Council is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, or political affiliation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all advertised positions.

To apply, please click "Apply Now" and submit a resume and a cover letter of no more than 250 words outlining your relevant experience.

Please note that initial screening of applicants will take place in January 2022, with first round interviews to be held on 20 January, 21 January, 31 January and/or 1 February 2022.

If you have any questions regarding the position please email us at [email protected] using the subject line: Gifts in Wills Coordinator - Sydney / Melbourne enquiry via EthicalJobs.