Australian Wildlife Conservancy · Sydney, Australia
Do you believe Australia’s extraordinary wildlife is worth fighting for? At Australian Wildlife Conservancy, every fundraising appeal, donor conversation and community fundraising initiative helps protect endangered species and restore the landscapes they depend on. As our Fundraising Programs Associate, you will play a vital role in inspiring supporters to take action for nature, helping to grow the funding that makes our conservation work possible. If you are passionate about wildlife, thrive on bringing projects to life, and want your work to deliver tangible outcomes for some of Australia’s most threatened species, we invite you to join us on this journey.
The delivery of AWC’s mission is highly reliant on all AWC collaborating with each other under a model called OneAWC. OneAWC is defined as ‘a cohesive, engaged, collaborative, high performing group guided by strong, effective leaders. A group of people who all understand AWC’s mission, vision, and their role in contributing to the achievement of mission and vision, all connected and working towards a common purpose, guided by a set of shared values.’
This is an exciting permanent full-time opportunity where you will be contributing to the growth of AWC’s donor pipeline by coordinating the fundraising appeals and community fundraising programs. Reporting to the National Manager, Fundraising Programs and working collaboratively with the associated AWC team members, this is a hands-on role where you will be project managing the appeals process, as well as actioning internal/external processes; plus, regularly engaging with supporters. This role will also be responsible for coordinating AWC’s future community fundraising strategy. This position plays a crucial role in driving AWC's mission by coordinating direct marketing appeal campaigns and supporting community-based fundraising initiatives.
Critical Competencies
A passionate and genuine interest in the conservation of Australia’s wildlife and their habitats.
Experience working in an integrated fundraising program, or comparable role.
Outstanding communication skills, with an emphasis on best practice fundraising practices.
The ability to clearly convey an organisational mission and inspire support for that mission amongst a wide variety of stakeholders.
Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple simultaneous appeals to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated experience segmenting and analysing data to maximise business objectives.
Proven experience in coordinating direct marketing and/or community fundraising campaigns, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.
Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple initiatives.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in CRM systems and fundraising platforms.
A collaborative attitude and experience in working with cross-functional teams.
A strong commitment to wildlife conservation and supporting AWC's mission.
A strong work ethic including a willingness to travel, as well as extended hours and weekends as required.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. Visa sponsorship is not available.