INA is seeking a Fundraising Manager based in Melbourne to:

Lead the development and implementation of the fundraising strategy for INA, tailored to diverse donor segments and channels utilising methods such as major gifts, grants, events, online giving, and corporate and church partnerships. This strategy will encompass supporter engagement, marketing (print and digital), communications, awareness raising and donor relations.

About INA

International Needs Australia (INA) is an Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and donor funded and accredited international development organization, that works with the poorest and most marginalised communities, especially women and children, to eliminate poverty and its causes, regardless of affiliation.  INA is different in our approach to international development and our engagement with Australian supporters because INA:

• Focuses on women and children in five key areas: Education, Health, Livelihoods, Climate Change and Gender.
• Works in Southeast Asia, South Asia & Eastern Africa (currently Ethiopia, Uganda, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Philippines, Cambodia and Lao).
• Is grounded in our Christian values and strives for a just world where all people are treated equally to reach their God-given potential.
• Commits to in-country project localisation with innovative local partners and works exclusively through local partner staff and volunteers.  We believe this is empowering for developing countries and supports the development of more effective and sustainable partner organizations and outcomes for communities long-term.
• Believes in poverty alleviation through a cross-sectoral and holistic approach to community development.  This approach involves us partnering with donors and other agencies committed to holistic poverty alleviation and focusing on community-prioritised needs.
• Conducts national education programs with Australian students that align with the Australian Department of Education School Curriculum to help youth clarify their personal purpose and increase empathy and understanding of global poverty and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
• Brings supporters and in-country partners closer together and co-designs projects together with all relevant stakeholders to support innovation and ensure alignment.

About the role

The Fundraising Manager’s key responsibilities will include

• Develop and implement diverse fundraising strategies aimed at achieving income targets with strong growth and fostering strong and sustained supporter engagement.
• Drive income growth through executing fundraising activities based on industry trends, data analytics, and relationship driven strategies.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multi-channelled direct marketing campaigns to acquire and retain donors, working across fundraising appeals, donor acquisition, and one off and regular giving programs.
• Lead the development and implementation of digital social media marketing campaigns.
• Oversee website development and maintenance.
• Lead content generation (help prepare and develop written content, visuals, video) for all marketing channels by working closely with INA’s International Partners and International Programs Team (including donor and project participant stories), ensuring content is kept up to date across all touch points.
• Coordinate the development of program content, artwork and copy.
• Ensure internal databases are updated with contact information, correspondence and contacts and segmented to support marketing plans.
• Manage the database (Virtuous), its segmentation, integrations, and reporting.
• Lead INA’s Brand Development to ensure fundraising efforts align with and enhance the organisation's brand identity.
• Create strategies and execute acquisition plans to attract new donors and retain existing supporters including developing strategies for reactivating lapsed donors and upgrading regular givers to higher giving levels.
• Develop and manage the fundraising department budget, ensuring prudent use of resources.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with relevant legislation and industry standards, and ensuring the team is aware of these requirements.
• Manage and develop fundraising staff to help them reach their individual potential and achieve organisational objectives including the current roles of Supporter Relations, Relationship Management, Digital Strategy & Communications, and Designer.
• Contribute to Senior Leadership (SMT) discussion, strategy, reporting, meetings and align fundraising with organizational priorities.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment with a ‘can do’ attitude, who enjoys building relationships that drive giving, and who is committed to making a difference in the world.

A full Position Description is attached or by visiting our website.

Contact detail

If you meet the above criteria, please submit a resume and a letter of application addressing the role’s key capabilities via the 'Apply Now' button.

Inquiries: Finance and Operations Manager (03) 9877 7177 or email: [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.