Are you a Fundraising and Marketing professional looking for your next exciting and inspiring role? Do you want to work in a passionate, high performing and mission driven team?

Aussie Ark is a small, but passionate team with a history of successful fundraising for and native wildlife conservation action!

We are currently recruiting for a Fundraising & Marketing Manager to manage the Fundraising and Marketing strategy and contribute to the success of Aussie Ark’s Vision.

This position is responsible for developing and managing all giving acquisition, retention, journeys, data extraction and program analysis as well as development and execution of Aussie Ark’s Marketing strategy.

About Aussie Ark

Aussie Ark is NSW largest private conservation action organisation, with a vision of saving Australia’s Wildlife from extinction. Starting in 2011, the registered charity committed to save the Tasmanian devil, and now only 13 years later, the organisation is proving real outcomes for 17 native threatened NSW species including but not limited to the unique Koala, Eastern quoll, and Brush tailed Rock wallaby.  

The team

This role is based in Somersby on the Central Coast of NSW, and requires regular monthly travel to the main Aussie Ark site in Tomalla, Barrington Tops NSW. This position fits within a Fundraising, Marketing and Administration team of 4 passionate people and reports to the Aussie Ark Executive Managers.

The role

The Aussie Ark Fundraising and Marketing Campaigns Manager is responsible for the implementation and continuous improvement of an integrated, multi-channel fundraising and supporter development program to increase support and income generation for Aussie Ark.   

You would be responsible to:

• Develop and implement an integrated fundraising and Marketing strategyprogram to fund the conservation actions, and operational expenses of Aussie Ark. 
• Develop and implement compelling and effective fundraising campaigns to inspire the community to support Aussie Ark.
• Manage and oversee the execution of engaging public relations strategies to increase awareness of Aussie Ark in traditional and digital media channels.
• Collaborate on effective communication strategies and digital fundraising activities that will drive income generation.
• Develop and implement strategies to strengthen and grow relationships with supporters.
• Ensure the administrative tasks related to Aussie Ark fundraising and marketing are in place to provide an accurate and transparent monthly report on the department. 

Experience required

• Creative, strategic and innovative thinking. 
• Experience leading successful fundraising campaigns, team members and strategies.
• At least 5 years working as a fundraising professional. 
• Experience executing large scale fundraising campaigns.
• Experience analysing data and insights to drive program design and program improvement.
• Demonstrated experience working with, managing and exceeding budgets.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising strategies and techniques, particularly in the commercial sector. 
• Experience in planning and managing projects and associated budgets and project income. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and negotiation skills. 
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing corporate partners and stakeholders. 
• The ability to work independently and to collaborate with internal and external key stakeholders.
• You are results-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising goals. 
• Attention to detail and that you are highly organised.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment whilst meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail. 
• Tertiary qualification in business, fundraising, marketing, communications, or a related field. 
• Experience in Digital marketing (social, SEO, SEM, Google Analytics);
• Experience with Marketing automation (EDM communication platforms)
• Experience in Website management
• Motivation with an emphasis on problem solving
• Strong computer skills within the office suite
• Ability to work under pressure
• Graphic design skills desirable
• Excellent public relations skills
• High level of presentation
• Good written and oral communication skills
• High organisational skills
• Driver's license and car

To be considered for this position, your application must include a cover letter that addresses the key requirements. Click the "Apply Now" button.