• Are you a results-driven fundraiser who is passionate about protecting the planet?

• Fast paced, flexible, diverse working environment
• Full-time role, based Darlinghurst, Sydney (Hybrid)
• $115,000 + Super (Further flexibility depending on experience)

About Climate Council

Climate Council is Australia’s independent, evidence-based organisation on climate science, impacts, and solutions. Powered by an incredible community, it advocates for solutions that rapidly drive down emissions and shape the national conversation about the consequences of inaction.

By 2025, Climate Council aims for Australia’s emissions to be on a steep downward trajectory, with projects and policies in place to cut emissions by 75% by 2030. Climate Council is a courageous catalyst, propelling Australia towards bold, effective action to reduce emissions and hit net zero by 2035.

THE ROLE – Philanthropy Manager

Reporting to the Head of Community and Engagement and as a key member of Relationships Team, you will play a pivotal role in cultivating and maintaining long-term, meaningful partnerships with major individual donors and philanthropic institutions across NSW, QLD, and ACT.

As Philanthropy Manager, you will design and implement innovative, high-impact fundraising strategies to secure significant philanthropic gifts while deepening donor engagement. Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders, you will drive connections that inspire ongoing support and investment in the organisation’s mission.

This hands-on role places you at the forefront of donor relations, where you will drive and grow your portfolio. Your responsibilities will span major gift stewardship, proactive pipeline development, strategic prospect research, high-level donor engagement events, and securing transformational gifts. Additionally, you will create insightful reports that inform strategy and strengthen donor relationships.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Identify, strengthen and develop high-value philanthropic relationships across your geographical region.
• Partner with the Senior Leadership Team and key stakeholders to deepen donor connections and secure major gifts.
• Collaborate with the wider fundraising and communications teams to:

• Craft and execute tailored donor communication strategies that ensure supporters feel valued
• Create compelling proposals and collateral inspire donor contributions
• Plan and deliver impactful donor events that highlight the impact of their gifts.

Who You Are:

• A Results Driven Achiever: Confident and self-motivated in a results driven role, driven by your passion for the cause and delivering a positive donor experience.
• Influential Communicator: You express ideas clearly, actively listen and responds thoughtfully and respectfully.
• Adaptable and flexible thinker: You can adjust to a variety of personalities and quick changing environments and situations.
• A Team Player: Thrives on building strong relationships a collaborative spirit, you enjoy sharing knowledge and experience and aren’t afraid to ask for, and offer, help to others.
• Aligned to Their Values: Brave and bold, hopeful, and solutions-focused, act with integrity and communicate honestly.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of climate and environmental issues, with a commitment to driving positive change.
• Proven success in a professional relationship fundraising role, with expertise in major gifts, philanthropy or similar.

• Strategic, organised, and persistent in managing donor pipelines.
• Enthusiastic advocate for best practice fundraising methodologies.

• Proficient in CRM systems, leveraging data-driven insights to maintain accurate donor records, track engagement, and optimise reporting.

• Exceptional verbal communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationships across various channels, including face-to-face meetings, phone and video calls, and group donor interactions.
• Experience mentoring or supporting team members to foster a collaborative and high-performing fundraising culture.
• Willing to travel across your region and interstate occasionally to meet donors, engage stakeholders, and represent the organisation at key events.

Why Join Climate Council?

• Purpose: Contribute to ending climate pollution and keeping future generations safe.
• Collaboration: Work with an enthusiastic, supportive, and innovative team of almost 40 people across their Sydney & Melbourne offices.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development while contributing to important climate work.
• Hybrid workplace flexibility: A minimum of 2 days in their Sydney office for this role.
• 5 Recharge days each year to support your wellbeing.

If you have any specific questions, you can contact Rebecca Robinson confidentially on 0483 985 540 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Philanthropy Manager - Climate Council enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The Climate Council is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, personal appearance, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, genetic information, or political affiliation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all advertised positions.

Climate Council have partnered with For Purpose Talent for this retained recruitment process. Should you have any questions, please direct these directly to us using the contact information provided above.