This flexible and fast paced role is responsible for the coordination fundraising activities and initiatives to diversify and expand our donor base. You will have the chance to shape our new donor program, support events, reach out to like-minded people, and help give our community and allies the ability to support staunch anti-racism work in Australia.

This role will work closely with the National Director, Operations Director and other staff where relevant.

• Type of Position: Part time 3 days (0.6 FTE) Fixed term — Your employment is for a period of 6 months from the commencement date, with a possibility of extension.
• Remuneration: SCHADS level 4, ($85,120.36 FTE + super pro-rata), with excellent and flexible working conditions
• Location: Remote/Work from home from Australia
• Reporting: Fundraiser reports to the National Director (ND)
• Commencement: June-July 2025 depending on candidate availability

About Democracy in Colour (DeCo)

Democracy in Colour is an organisation that advocates for racial justice by identifying the various manifestations of racism in society and providing targeted and strategic interventions centring the voices and lived experiences of racialised and marginalised communities.

We are committed to creating a just world where People of Colour, Indigenous people, and other marginalised communities, can thrive across all areas of life.

To create the environment and conditions needed for people of colour to thrive and not only survive, we work across three key areas:

• Solidarity & partnership with values-aligned allies.
• Movement building & community development.
• Advocacy & campaigning for policy and structural reforms.

Over the last 5 years DeCo has supported over 40 organisations across the union, community services, government, climate and social justice space.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the National Director to execute our organisational fundraising strategy to meet and exceed our fundraising goals.
• Plan and organise fundraising events and campaigns, to generate funds and engage donors.
• Monitor and evaluate fundraising activities, analysing outcomes, and making recommendations to the National Director for improvement to maximise effectiveness.
• Conduct thorough research to identify new funding opportunities and stay updated on current trends and practices in nonprofit fundraising.
• Work closely with the National Director to identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and grant-making organisations.
• Maintain an accurate and up to date donor database and track all fundraising activities, donor communications, contributions and budgets.
• Assist with the preparation of compelling grant proposals and funding applications, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and donor requirements.

Skills And Experience

Professional skills:

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, including grant writing, individual donor cultivation, and event planning, preferably within the nonprofit sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of marketing and sales strategies.
• Experienced with donor management software(s) such as Action Network and Stripe.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the nonprofits sector and compliance regulations related to fundraising and donations.
• Strong networking abilities and access to numerous connections.
• Strong analytical skills, capable of interpreting data and metrics to drive fundraising strategies and measure success.

Personal skills:

• Deep understanding and commitment to racial justice and de-colonial values.
• Ability to think strategically and adapt flexibly to changing circumstances.
• Ability to produce quality work under time pressure and competing priorities.
• Can work both autonomously and as a team player.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT DEMOCRACY IN COLOUR

• We do our best to foster a collaborative, caring and equitable work environment that applies a strong racial justice, gender justice, and social equity lens to everything we do. This means:
• Flexible work: you can work remotely, choose flexible work hours, and structure your day in a way that centres work-life balance.
• 15 days special leave (pro-rata'd) - in addition to the National Employment Standards you can take paid leave each year for: Gender Affirmation, Cultural needs, Mental Health and Wellbeing and more. Leave is pro rata for part time staff. We recognise that racial justice work can be challenging and that people of colour, particular queer and trans people of colour have unique needs. This also includes 1 Rostered Day Off (RDO) per month for full time staff.
• Being part of an organisational culture that cares more about impact achieved than hours worked.
• Joining a team that cares deeply about having fun and celebrating successes.
• Having autonomy and ownership over your work.
• All remuneration and conditions at Democracy in Colour are covered by the SCHADS Award.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact National Director Noura Mansour at [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraiser - Remote / Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs.