• Salary: Dependent on skills and experience (est. range 80-89K p.a. plus super etc, pro rata)
• Hours: Part-time 22.8 hours (3 days) per week.
• Contract period: Initial one year contract with possibility of extension to a permanent role and/or increased days per week.
• Reporting: Reports to the CEO.
• Location: Flexible. Sydney or Blue Mountains preferred, but any other location in Australia considered, especially if near a major capital city. 

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and passionate environmentalist to join one of Australia’s leading advocacy organisations tackling a critical threat to biodiversity – invasive species.

The Invasive Species Council is about to embark on a ten-year journey of growth as we make the 2020s the decade for biosecurity. To support this growth, ISC is looking for an experienced, talented fundraiser with 4-5 years under their belt who is ready to step up and take on more responsibility.

You will be an all-rounder having had successful experience in achieving growth targets in a range of fundraising programs (a minimum of 3 programs). Of these programs you would have managed at least two program areas, with one being digital appeals and engagement.

You will be guided by a strategic three-year fundraising plan and supported by a fundraising coach.

Purpose of the position:

The Senior Fundraising Officer will deliver the Invasive Species Council fundraising programs including cash donor appeals, regular giving, supporter growth and supporter relations programs that are delivered via direct mail, digital and telemarketing channels. This role also includes writing fundraising materials, writing reports, analysing program success and preparing operational planning documents.

Key functions:

• Delivering the fundraising programs.
• Planning for and analysing and reporting on the performance of the fundraising programs.
• The writing of fundraising and marketing communications.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage supporter growth activities, direct mail appeals and telemarketing programs.
• Coordinate and manage online appeals, fundraising donation pages and the online engagement cycle (a.k.a daisy chain) for new supporters.
• Set up and generate content for online appeals, donation pages, engagement cycles.
• Coordinate and manage the non-face-to-face regular giving acquisition program via telemarketing and digital channels.
• Analyse the performance of fundraising programs, conduct reviews and write annual performance reports to support annual plans.
• Prepare data selection briefs for extraction of data for programs.
• Coordinate and undertake fundraising administration tasks such as monitoring and ordering fundraising supplies; liaising with services providers such as printers and mail-houses; and assisting in organising meetings and events for the major gifts program when needed.
• Coordinate supporter relations activities and materials, such as regular giving welcome packs, thank yous, donor care and tax receipt letters and emails.
• Delegate to and supervise volunteers associated with the fundraising program where required.

• Under the guidance of the fundraising coach, write fundraising materials including online appeals and donation pages, thank you letters, fundraising related web content and supporter relation correspondence.
• Deliver bequest communications and liaise with supporters interested in leaving a gift in their will.

Selection Criteria

Essential

1. A minimum of four to five years fundraising experience with a marketing or equivalent degree.
2. Experience coordinating multiple direct mail fundraising appeals and telemarketing recruitment programs and demonstrated ability to improve program performance and associated revenue.
3. Demonstrated ability to set up emails in a system like Mailchimp, Campaign Monitor, Nation Builder or equivalent and ability to use basic multi-variate testing for tracking and optimisation purposes.
4. Excellent communications and writing skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to analyse and report on fundraising programs to confirm or identify alternative approaches to improve program performance including accurate record keeping and an eye for detail.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop operational plans, telemarketing briefs and mailing instructions.
7. Self-motivated, energetic, focused, team player willing to learn, solve problems and expand their fundraising knowledge.
8. Excellent time management, task management and organisational skills.
9. Intermediate skills at Microsoft Word (i.e. mail merge) and Excel programs (i.e. calculations, formulas and basic manipulation of the datasheet).
10. Previous work in the non-profit sector and enthusiasm for protecting our environment.

Desirable

1. Experience in setting income targets and managing a budget to meet them.
2. Experience in grant making, major donor and bequest programs.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills including experience of supporter and donor engagement.
4. An eye for design and experience with using Illustrator and Photoshop.

Location

Flexible. Sydney or Blue Mountains preferred, but any other location in Australia considered, especially if near a major capital city. The Invasive Species Council supports decentralised working arrangements. (Dependent upon the candidate's location and choice, this role can be a work from home arrangement, however, it may occasionally require some travel).

More info about the role

Contact CEO Andrew Cox on 0438 588 040 for further information.

About the Invasive Species Council

More information about the Invasive Species Council is available in the attached position description, and our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan and other background information can be found on our website: invasives.org.au.

Our 2018-2022 Strategic Plan and other background information can be found on our website: invasives.org.au.