In this intermediate-level role as Fundraising Coordinator, you will play a vital role in assisting CPD to secure resources that enable us to create transformative systems change by addressing complex policy challenges with practical solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation working on some of the most critical issues facing our society and economy in Australia and the region. You will join a close-knit team that implements effective fundraising strategies to ensure the organisation can continue its impactful work.

We believe our people are our key asset and we are committed to recruiting and retaining talented and dedicated individuals. The successful candidate will be based in CPD’s Sydney office.

We support flexible work and will consider either full-time or part-time work for the right candidate. Remote work on a hybrid model is a standard practice.

Here is a taste of what you’ll do:

• Report to the Chief Operating Officer, but work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and Policy Directors. This is a support role - Senior Leadership members will continue to be the primary relationship contact for donors.
• Help to implement CPD’s new 2024-7 Fundraising Strategy by supporting efforts to diversify our donor base. Prospecting for new philanthropic foundations that are aligned with CPD’s mission will be a major focus for this role. This will include drawing up a list of new potential donors and then mapping out how to approach them.
• Identify new funding opportunities and stay informed about trends in philanthropy and upcoming opportunities.
• Assist in drafting communications from CPD to donors and gathering insights to enhance donor relationships and engagement.
• Help prepare drafts of donor reports and proposals that align with CPD's personalised engagement approach.
• Draft regular updates on CPD's impact to existing and potential donors, highlighting achievements and outcomes effectively.
• Help organise private donor events to strengthen relationships and showcase CPD's impact.
• Assist in improving internal processes for fundraising, including developing more efficient methods for storing and sharing information about donors and communications with funders.

About you

This is an intermediate level position, so we expect the successful candidate to have 3 to 5 years relevant work experience.

You’ll be the right person for the job if you have the following skills:

• Ability to conduct detailed mapping exercises of foundations and donors to identify key prospects aligned with CPD goals.
• Excellent written communication skills: capable of delivering compelling messages that articulate CPD’s impact and value proposition to donors.
• Experience in organising private events such as funder dinners, and coordinating the production of donor reports and proposals.
• Analytical skills to assess donor data and insights, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Able to work at pace on several different projects and different teams at once.
• Strong organisational and time management skills. Are able to devise and use systems to record information and deadlines.

Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

We invite First Nations people, people of colour, people with lived experience of forced migration, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people without a family history of tertiary education to apply for this role.

About CPD

The Centre for Policy Development is an independent, not-for-profit policy institute with staff in Sydney, Melbourne, and Jakarta.

Our vision is a fair, sustainable society and wellbeing economy that serves current and future generations in Australia and Southeast Asia.

Our mission is to help create transformative systems change through practical solutions to complex policy challenges. We tackle the hard questions, working towards change that is systemic and long-term.

Through our work, we aim to contribute to governments that are coordinated, collaborative, and effective, with an eye to both the near and longer term. We strive to build a social services system that helps people and communities to thrive now and in the future, and drive shifts in policy making practice with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability rather than primarily economic growth.

CPD uses a distinctive Create-Connect-Convince method to influence government policy making. 

We acknowledge and celebrate Australia's First Peoples.

To learn more about our work check out our latest Impact Report.

Salary

Starting at $83,000 + 11.5% superannuation

Location

This position is based in Sydney.

Some Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work and flexible hours with potential for part time for the right candidate
• Annual Salary Increase and additional annual leave (after qualifying periods)
• Generous parental, birthday, study, sabbatical, wellbeing and end of year leave (some subject to qualifying periods)
• Wellbeing benefit to support employees' physical and mental health
• Floating Public Holidays
• Annual Retreat and a collaborative culture that will foster your skills, build your career and broaden your horizons

How to Apply

Candidates are invited to apply via the 'Apply Now' button.

If you have any questions, please contact Luana Viana on [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For more information on CPD please visit www.cpd.org.au.

How we Shortlist

We will ask you to answer three questions (< 250 words) as part of your application, and to submit your CV. The initial shortlist will be based on the panel’s assessment of your three answers. Your CV will be reviewed only if you progress beyond this first stage.

We are reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds to apply and be a part of our mission to make a positive impact on public policies.

Please note:

• To be considered for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia.
• Only Sydney-based applicants will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We aim to reach out to all shortlisted candidates by 19 September. (Please be aware that while we are working to stick to this timeline, recruitment can be unpredictable and changes might occur).

We look forward to receiving your application!