• This is a 2-day per week, work from home (anywhere in Australia) role, currently funded for 12 months.

ABOUT YOUR ORGANISATION

Climate for Change’s purpose is to empower Australians to participate in democratic dialogue and advocate for effective climate action.

Although the majority of Australians are concerned about climate change and want the government to take significant action, many people feel alone in their concerns, disconnected from communities taking action, and unable to influence systemic change.

That’s why we’re building the groundswell of support and action that will compel our leaders to take the climate action we need.

Personal and social change happens when we talk to people we know and trust. When we begin to recognise climate change as a key aspect of our personal and shared identities, our perspectives and priorities shift, and this can enable effective climate action.

We equip people with tools, resources, and a sense of agency, so they are motivated to engage with their networks in meaningful conversations, and build climate action communities.

Through deep peer-to-peer engagement, community building and climate and democracy education, Climate for Change nurtures a network of informed and active citizens to empower climate action.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fundraising Lead will lead Climate for Change’s fundraising efforts, including with community donors, philanthropists, and through applying for and acquitting grants.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with passion, commitment and drive to make a big difference to the way Australia responds to climate change.

Climate for Change is open to discussions about increasing the base salary or fractional appointment of this position as a result of high performance.

key responsibilities

• Contribute expertise to the design of Climate for Change’s Fundraising Strategy 2024-2026
• Lead the implementation and review of the Fundraising Strategy 2024-2026, potentially including, but not limited to, the following:

• • Playing a lead role on the Climate for Change Fundraising Sub-Committee.
  • Manage all gifts and donations including any associated communications.
  • Plan and coordinate fundraising campaigns, including supporting volunteer fundraisers.
  • Liaise with the Programs and Volunteers Sub-Committee to identify projects that would be eligible for grant or philanthropic funding.
  • Identify, plan, write, submit, acquit and otherwise manage grants.
  • Manage relationships with existing and potential future donors and philanthropists.
  • Assist with the development of budget projections.
  • Set ambitious but achievable fundraising goals, and implement action to achieve them.
  • Accurate record keeping and database management.
  • Reporting to the Climate for Change Board.

There is scope to increase the responsibilities of this role based on your interest, skill and availability. If you would like to discuss this further, please get in touch.

key selection criteria

1. Experience and/or expertise in fundraising, philanthropy, grant writing and/or social enterprise development OR a compelling explanation of why you would be great at this.
2. An enthusiastic communicator - you’re able to raise issues and ask for what you need from your team, and to inspire stakeholders to get involved.
3. Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
4. Confident with technology – you require minimal support to navigate new software (e.g. Zoom, Slack, Google Suite) or an ability to learn quickly.
5. Leadership skills - you propose creative solutions and are an empathetic and inspiring leader.
6. A great team player and alignment with Climate for Change’s culture: we are attentive listeners, we respect everyone’s contribution, and we support people to be their best.
7. (Desirable): Familiarity with the Australian climate movement (including potential donors) and climate change issues more broadly.
8. (Desirable): Experience working with the Nation Builder software package or a similar database.

If you don’t have some of the skills and experience listed above but you are willing to learn and are passionate about this role, please apply. We know that the best people don’t always have all the experience but instead are enthusiastic and quick learners.

A position description is attached.