• Work for one of Australia’s most effective climate change organisations
• Flexible work arrangements: work from home / hybrid from our office in East Melbourne
• Help transition Australia’s economy from carbon intensive to zero emissions
• 4 - 5 days/week (negotiable)
• Salary $90K FTE + superannuation (prorated for part time hours)
• Five weeks FTE paid annual leave per year (prorated for part time hours)
• Great staff benefits, including:
• Paid professional development leave
• Paid volunteer leave
• Employee assistance program

Beyond Zero Emissions

Beyond Zero Emissions is an internationally recognised think tank that shows through independent research and innovative solutions how Australia can prosper in a zero-emissions economy.

To inspire political leadership and accelerate policy change, we publish research on technological solutions that unlock huge economic potential for industries, regions and communities. Our expert research is the springboard from which we showcase and facilitate lighthouse projects, which spurs policymakers to scale and replicate successful models.

About you

You’re a fundraising or philanthropy professional with five or more years’ experience in a similar role. You’ll play a crucial role in driving growth and securing funding to support our initiatives.

Working closely with the CEO and Head of Communications, you will manage and build a portfolio of multi-year, high value partners. You’ll manage existing donor and grant relationships, and establish new relationships with individual donors and grant programs through new business development activity and by developing existing leads. You will create added value through establishing a bequest program and growing our core regular donors.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in donor management, including individual high net worth donations of $50K and over. You will be results driven and hands on. This role is an opportunity to showcase your leadership skills and work to support climate solutions. It will require occasional interstate travel.

You want to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. You’re passionate and optimistic about climate action, and excited by the opportunity to turn Australia into a renewable energy superpower and a clean manufacturing powerhouse. You are an outstanding collaborator with excellent teamwork skills.

We'd love to hear about the unique contributions that you can bring, and encourage applications from First Nations people, those who are culturally and linguistically diverse, people who have a disability, and other diverse backgrounds.

Our benefits

• An exciting and supportive work environment to help bring out your best. You’ll be joining a focused and friendly team who celebrate each other’s achievements
• You get to work alongside Australia’s best thinkers and doers as part of our award-winning volunteer program and network of collaborators
• We offer performance reviews, feedback and access to our Continuing Professional Development Program to support your professional growth
• There’s a program of regular and informal learning opportunities, including joining our Discussion Groups and Lunch and Learn presentations, as well as a weekly All Staff meeting and regular social activities

Just for you

• Flexible work arrangements to help balance your work and life
• Enjoy five weeks of paid annual leave, including extended office closure over the end of year public holiday cluster
• Three days of paid Professional Development Leave each year
• Access to our Mentoring program
• Two days of paid Volunteer Leave per year, including support to find an opportunity that suits your interests and builds your understanding of volunteering
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program to support wellbeing
• We’ve had lots of practice working remotely, so you can join us from just about anywhere in Australia and contribute to our team. Our co-working space is in Melbourne, next to Parliament House.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an ambitious 5-year fundraising strategy and targets, with the opportunity to pilot new conversion channels including a bequest program
• Develop relationships with new and existing philanthropic funders and grant-making organisations
• Lead on fundraising events
• Grow and develop our existing donor base through appeals and regular giving
• Manage and provide strategic guidance on online fundraising campaigns and appeals
• Prepare regular and timely financial and non-financial tracking and reporting

Key Selection Criteria

This role requires the following key skills and experience - please address each numbered criteria in your cover letter:

1. Demonstrated experience managing major donor fundraising programs within the not-for-profit sector, including demonstrated experience in building and maintaining strong interpersonal relationships and delivering outcomes with individual major donors (contributions greater than $50,000);
2. Demonstrated experience in proposal development, grant writing, securing funding from foundations and completing acquittals;
3. Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills;
4. Understanding of digital communication and marketing to support integrated fundraising campaigns;
5. Strong understanding of CRM systems with ability to extract and use insights from data and marketing analytics;
6. A track record of managing and growing a regular donor base, including commitment to best-practice donor management
7. Demonstrated experience with designing and implementing a fundraising strategy, managing and delivering on income targets and budgets; and
8. Commitment to Beyond Zero Emissions’ vision and purpose together with an understanding of, or interest in, climate science and Australia’s transition towards a low-carbon economy (desirable)

Early applications are recommended - we will assess applications as they are received.

Contact details for further information / discussion:

• Madeline Townsend, People & Culture Manager
• [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Manager - Hybrid / Remote enquiry via EthicalJobs
• 0404 828 903

A position description is attached.