About us

Macular Disease Foundation Australia (MDFA) is a national for purpose organisation. Our purpose is to reduce the impact of macular disease – the leading cause of blindness and severe vision loss in Australia. Macular Disease Foundation’s purpose is to reduce the impact of macular disease through (i) supporting and caring for people living with macular disease; (ii) advocating on behalf of the community to government; (iii) funding research; and (iv) raising community awareness and promoting early detection of the condition.

Role Summary

We’re seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager to lead our donor acquisition, regular giving, and single-gift programs. This is a strategic, hands-on role ideal for someone passionate about data-driven marketing and donor engagement.

In more detail

You’ll plan and deliver integrated campaigns across direct mail and digital, working with agencies and internal teams. You’ll build supporter journeys, test and optimise campaigns, and use data insights to improve donor retention and grow lifetime value.

This position is full-time (5 days a week).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-channel donor acquisition and retention campaigns
• Develop and optimise regular giving and single-gift programs
• Manage campaign delivery from brief to results
• Use segmentation, testing, and insights to improve performance
• Monitor KPIs and provide reporting on ROI, retention, and lifetime value

About You

• Proven experience in individual giving/direct marketing
• Strong campaign and stakeholder management skills
• Data-driven, analytical, and results-focused
• Confident using CRM and segmentation tools
• Strong communication and project management abilities

Why Join Us?

• Purpose-driven organisation with real impact
• Supportive, flexible team environment (hybrid working)
• Salary packaging benefits available

Next steps

If you're ready to take the next step in your fundraising career, we’d love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" and submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.

Notes for all applicants

Before commencing employment with Macular Disease Foundation Australia:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate their working rights in Australia

Applicants need to undertake a national police check conducted at the cost of Macular Disease Foundation.

Macular Disease Foundation Australia is an equal opportunity employer that strives to act with integrity and to embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All recruitment and promotion of employees will be based on merit regardless of sex, race, marital status, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to recruit a diverse range of people with a diverse range of talents to help us achieve our goals, including those with vision loss.