Join Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC): Protect Australia’s Unique Wildlife!
Are you passionate about conservation and making a real difference for Australia’s endangered wildlife? AWC, a global leader in conservation, is looking for their next head of Philanthropy.
About AWC:
Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is a global leader in conservation, providing hope for Australia’s wildlife with a science-informed, land management partnership approach which delivers high impact results. We protect endangered wildlife in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre.
AWC’s mission - to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats - is achieved by:
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Science - delivering a nationally-coherent program of ecological surveys with a focus on monitoring key conservation assets and threats, conducting applied research relevant to wildlife conservation, implementing conservation programs including reintroductions, and providing advice on land management.
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’. The delivery of AWC’s mission is highly reliant on all AWC working collaboratively with each other.
About the Role:
As a member of the Development Team, the Development Manager, Fundraising Programs plays an important role in driving new donor acquisition, retention and fundraising growth for AWC to increase our supporter base and fundraising income. This role will work closely with the National Manager, Fundraising Programs to develop strategies for the acquisition, retention and growth of key donor segments, primarily for regular giving and mid-value donors. This role will also be involved in the implementation of national fundraising campaigns and appeals.
Accountabilities will also include collaborating closely with cross-department to deliver marketing automation; contribute to the design of growth strategies; regular reporting; involvement with annual planning and the budgeting process.
This is a significant role within the Development team and requires a collaborative approach across all business areas to engage audiences in our fundraising objectives, converting new audiences to donors and deepening engagement of existing supporters. Working with the National Manager, Fundraising Programs, this role will oversee a small team of tele-fundraisers, working with external consultation and be responsible for:
- Implementation of donor acquisition, retention and growth strategies for regular giving and mid-tier segments.
- Development of digital, mail and phone lead-generation, in conjunction with National Manager, Fundraising Programs to optimise online web-based donor acquisition to attract supporters and generate upgrades.
- Managing a mid-level giving program, implementing strategic pathways between mid-value giving and major gifts.
- Assist with community fundraising programs.
- Contribute to the development of the appeals campaigns.
- Implementation of stewardship processes for mass-donor segments, including via the AWC monthly e-newsletter to ensure tailored messaging for each donor segment to align with donor journeys.
- Supporting the acquisition and conversion of donors to consider leaving a gift in their Will to AWC.
- Timely, consistent and effective reporting to ongoing monthly targets and appeal/campaign goals, to ensure AWC deploys its fundraising resources to maximise ROI.
Critical Competencies:
- A passionate interest in the conservation of Australia’s wildlife and habitats.
- Minimum 3 years’ demonstrated experience in a multi-channel fundraising role, covering the areas of:
- Exceptional planning and organisational skills, including a demonstrated ability to prioritise and execute a large number of tasks in an efficient manner.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Demonstrated administrative and compliance skills with a strong ability to maintain records, manage data, deliver reports, manage permit authorisation processes and undertake contract management.
- A strong work ethic including a willingness to occasionally work outside of business hours.
- Demonstrated ability to act as part of a team or, as required, independently.
- A willingness to travel occasionally to AWC sanctuaries or major Australian cities for donor and internal management purposes.
- Management skills, including the ability (or willingness) to manage individuals working remotely (ie. in other cities/states).
- Demonstrated knowledge and hands on experience of CRM-based client relationship management and the interaction of fundraising programs with an organisation’s data management system, including:
Qualifications and Experience:
- A university degree in a relevant discipline is advantageous; demonstrated experience in a similar role.
- A valid driver’s license is essential.
Inherent requirements of the role:This role is all about connecting donors (and prospective donors) to AWC’s mission of effective conservation and creating a sense of urgency to compel donors to support our important work. Day to day, this requires a hybrid approach to working in our modern central offices and working ‘on the road’ to meet donors, internal/external stakeholders and staff members in a face to face capacity. From time-to-time, you will be expected to travel to AWC sites located in rural and remote locations which may be away from an established office-base. Whilst on site, the working environment can be outdoors and often in the extremes of weather – hot/cold and wet or dry. On occasion, there may be physical activities including walking in remote locations, carrying loads and driving manual 4WD vehicles. The successful applicant must be able to adapt to performing their professional activities in these remote conditions.
Join our Journey:
Take the leap and start your next adventure with the AWC! AWC reserves the right to start screening applicants and interviewing throughout the recruitment process.
For Initial enquiries: people@australianwildlife.org
APPLICATIONS:To submit an application, click ‘Apply’ and follow the prompts to complete an online application form. Your application must include CV and covering letter, briefly addressing the critical competencies listed in the detailed job description attachment.
Please note:
- Applicants must be an Australian citizen/permanent resident or have a suitable visa in place in order to apply. Sponsorship is not available.
- Applicants will under go relevant pre-employment checks, which may include an online medical and a values-based assessment.
- If you apply for this role, AWC will include you in its ongoing updates and communications about its events, activities and fundraising initiatives. You may opt out of these communications at any time.
- Any application submitted to AWC will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available at www.australianwildlife.org/privacy-policy. By providing us with your contact details, your consent to receive communications and direct educational material will remain current until you advise us otherwise.
AWC is a welcoming and inclusive organisation that invites individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as those who identify as First Nations and Torres Strait Islander, individuals with disabilities, the LGBTIQA+ community, neurodivergent individuals, and those from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, to apply for the opportunity. AWC values and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves, and where a range of perspectives, cultures, and voices are respected and recognised as a key part to the success of AWC. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must also have the right to live and work in Australia.
