National Donor Stewardship Officer

BirdLife Australia is unique in the Australian not-for-profit sector. We have set ambitious new targets to put birds and nature on the path to recovery as part of our Bird Conservation Strategy contributing to the UN’s Global Biodiversity Framework mission to restore ecosystems and slow down biodiversity loss.

With more than half the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) dependent on nature and its services, the private sector has a significant role to play in halting and reversing nature loss.

Your Next Opportunity

• Continual contract opportunity
• Hybrid working arrangements 
• Join a unique conservation organisation

This exciting new role is responsible for managing the mid-value donor portfolio of individuals who give between $1,000 – $10,000 annually, actively generating a growing stream of income nationally.

This role will also lead the Fundraising Team’s prospect research efforts, working closely with the Major Gifts Team to identify prospective major donors and support the qualification process, along with managing the coordination of donor events on behalf of the Fundraising Team.

What you will bring to the team:

You will a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills who has a passion for BirdLifes mission.

We are particularly interested in someone with strong interpersonal and written communication skills; including comfort with soliciting funds;

You will have demonstrated organisational and project management skills which will enable you to manage complex projects to completion.

With a high level of professionalism, you will have the ability to build professional rapport with a diverse range of people, including high-net-worth individuals and senior management;

If your excited about a new role supporting a not-for-profit organisation within the Fundraising space and would value the opportunity to complete FIA Code of Conduct training we want to hear from you.

For more role details refer to the position description attached below or email enquiries to people&safety@birdlife.org.au

Benefits on offer:

This is a full-time role on a continual contract which comes with an attractive salary range of $68,500 – $74,268 per annum plus 11% Super (Final salary within this range to be negotiated with successful candidate based on skills and experience).  This is a hybrid position based from a home office location and the BirdLife Australia National Office, Carlton, Victoria.

You will also enjoy great benefits including access to LinkedIn learnings professional development and networking platform.

Our values really underpin and support our organisational strategy and goals:

• Passion: We bring people together around a love of nature
• Excellence: Science and knowledge are at the centre of everything we do
• Leadership: We empower and inspire people to lead with courage and purpose
• Collaboration: We embrace diversity and work in partnership with mutual respect
• Integrity: Our success is based on experience, honesty, trust and fairness
• Impact: We think globally, lead nationally and act locally

For more role details refer to the position description attached below or email enquiries to people&safety@birdlife.org.au

To apply for this role:

• Completed Fundraising Institute of Australia code of conduct or willing to do so.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills; including comfort with soliciting funds;
• Proven record of successfully managing complex projects to completion;
• Ability to build professional rapport with a diverse range of people, including high-net-worth individuals and senior management;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• An understanding of the environment and conservation sector, fundraising principles and practices in Australian NFPs, and the FIA Code of Conduct are desirable but not strictly essential;
• Experience with Salesforce is preferred but not essential.
• Have valid Australian work rights with permission to work.
• Submit your resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria to people&safety@birdlife.org.au

At BirdLife we value diversity and inclusion and actively encourage applications from diverse groups and communities.

Closing Date: Applications for this role close on Monday 18 March 2024

Please note BirdLife does not accept applications from recruitment agencies.

National Donor Stewardship Officer PD Feb 2024