• Drive an ambitious fundraising agenda by inspiring a high-performing team, strengthening strategic partnerships and unlocking new opportunities for sustainable growth
• Expand Dementia Australia's impact, enabling more people living with dementia, their families and carers to access the support, education and advocacy they need
• Brisbane | Hybrid

Impact of the organisation

Dementia Australia is the national leader in dementia support, advocacy and research, dedicated to improving the lives of people living with dementia, while empowering their families and carers every step of the way.

Dementia is Australia's number one cause of death, and with the numbers of people living with dementia expected to double by 2065,

Dementia Australia’s work is more important than ever.

Every day, Dementia Australia provides trusted support at every stage of the dementia journey, helping individuals and families navigate diagnosis, access vital services and feel connected through some of life's most difficult moments. Alongside this, the organisation plays a critical role in advocating for better care, raising national awareness and advancing research that will transform the future of dementia in Australia.

With nearly 500,000 Australians already living with dementia and that number continuing to rise, Dementia Australia is helping shape a more informed, compassionate and inclusive Australia. Its work extends far beyond individual support, influencing national conversations, strengthening communities and ensuring dementia remains a priority for governments, researchers and the wider community.

Impact you will have in this role

As General Manager Fundraising, you will play a pivotal role in accelerating Dementia Australia's mission by securing the funding that makes life-changing support, advocacy and research possible. Every strategy you develop, partnership you cultivate and donor you engage will help expand the organisation's reach, ensuring more Australians affected by dementia can access the services, support and breakthroughs they need.

This is a critical and exciting time to join Dementia Australia. As the organisation embarks on its next phase of growth and ambition, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of fundraising, build a high-performing and purpose-driven team and drive a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence. With the mandate to grow and diversify revenue, strengthen strategic partnerships and elevate fundraising capability, you'll play a defining role in expanding Dementia Australia's impact for years to come.

Key responsibilities

• Lead with authenticity, resilience and vision through a period of growth and transformation, creating an environment that embraces change, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead the development and execution of a bold fundraising strategy that accelerates revenue growth and positions Dementia Australia for long-term sustainability and impact.
• Drive the evolution of the fundraising function, embedding innovation, best practice and a future-focused approach that strengthens capability and performance across the organisation.
• Inspire, mentor and develop a high-performing fundraising team, fostering an ambitious, collaborative and values-led culture where people thrive.
• Expand and diversify fundraising income by strengthening existing revenue streams while identifying new opportunities across philanthropy, major gifts, corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations, bequests, community and individual giving.
• Build influential relationships with major donors, strategic partners and key stakeholders, creating long-term partnerships that advance Dementia Australia's mission and amplify its impact.
• Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to shape organisational strategy, elevate fundraising as a core strategic priority and contribute to the organisation's continued growth.
• Leverage data, insights and emerging trends to optimise fundraising performance, strengthen donor engagement and deliver measurable return on investment across the fundraising portfolio.
• Work collaboratively across Marketing, Communications and the broader Awareness and Growth portfolio to deliver integrated campaigns that strengthen brand awareness, supporter engagement and fundraising outcomes.
• Represent Dementia Australia with credibility and influence, raising the organisation's profile while inspiring supporters, partners and the broader community to invest in creating a better future for people impacted by dementia.

Skills and experience

We're seeking a visionary fundraising leader with the ambition and expertise to build high-performing teams, drive transformational growth and create a culture where innovation, people and performance thrive.

You will bring:

• Extensive senior fundraising leadership experience, with a demonstrated ability to develop and execute bold growth strategies that deliver sustainable revenue growth and long-term organisational impact.
• A background in driving growth across all revenue streams, including individual giving, high-value giving, and community fundraising.
• Data-led with an analytical focus, with the ability to make data-led decisions that drive growth, and a test-and-learn mentality.
• An inspiring and authentic leadership style, with the ability to build high-performing teams, lead through change and foster an ambitious, collaborative and values-driven culture.
• Strong strategic, commercial and analytical acumen, with the expertise to identify new opportunities, diversify income streams and translate vision into measurable outcomes.
• A proven track record of driving transformational growth, strengthening fundraising capability and delivering exceptional performance in a dynamic environment.
• Budgeting and reporting capability, with the ability to develop, manage, and report on budgets, forecasts, and performance against targets.
• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with experience engaging major donors, corporate partners, philanthropists and senior stakeholders to cultivate enduring partnerships.
• A forward-thinking and innovative mindset, with the confidence to challenge convention, embrace new opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in fundraising, business, marketing, communications or a related discipline, together with a current driver's licence and the flexibility to travel as required.
• A genuine passion for Dementia Australia's mission and a deep commitment to improving the lives of people living with dementia, their families and carers through ambitious fundraising and meaningful community impact.

Applications

Please apply by uploading your resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with conversations progressing with suitable candidates throughout the recruitment process. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.

Please direct all enquiries to Rosheen Singh at Impact Advising on [email protected] using the subject line: General Manager Fundraising - Dementia Australia - Brisbane enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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