Fundraising Manager

October 14, 2024

Invasive Species Council

Canberra

PART TIME

POSITION VACANT
Fundraising Manager
We are looking for a talented individual giving specialist with at least 9 years fundraising experience
to join a team that will make the difference for nature in Australia. This leading role will drive the
growth of a dynamic national environmental organisation tackling one of the greatest threats to
biodiversity – invasive species.

Position: Fundraising Manager
Reports to: Director of Marketing and Development
Basis: Full-time 38 hours (5 days) per week (part time may be considered for
experienced candidates).
Location: Remote home or shared office. Applicants close to Canberra/Sydney/
Melbourne/Brisbane/Katoomba are encouraged to apply. All locations
considered.
Duration: Permanent role.
Salary range: $105,000–$118,000 plus super, depending on skills and experience. The
package includesweek’s paid study or field work leave anddays additional
paid leave over Christmas/New Year leave.
Direct Reports Senior Individual Giving Officer and fundraising consultants as required.

Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate environmentalist who knows they can apply their
awesome fundraising skills to save nature from a mega threat – invasive species.

The Invasive Species Council is on a ten-year journey of growth. To support this growth, we are
looking for an experienced fundraising manager to head up a small team to greatness.

You will be a high performer for achieving growth targets in individual giving fundraising programs
including regular giving, direct marketing appeals, digital appeals and bequest acquisition.

You will build on our strategic three-year fundraising plan which will be renewed in the coming
months. The role will be managed by the Marketing and Development director and work closely with
the CEO.

This role requires good project management and strong writing skills to develop fundraising
materials, write reports, analyse program success and prepare strategic and operational planning
documents.

Key Functions

Leading the individual giving programs for year-on-year growth.
Planning for and analysing and reporting on performance.
Writing fundraising and marketing communications.
Managing a high performing team.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the 3-year fundraising strategy.
Develop yearly plans for the individual giving programs, with a focus on acquisition and

retention.

Manage and develop donor and bequest acquisition, cash appeals and regular giving

programs to reach growth targets.

Work collaboratively with the campaign team to build compelling cases for support.
Develop concepts and write fundraising materials including direct mail appeals, online

appeals and donation pages, thank you letters, fundraising related web content and
supporter relation correspondence.

Manage campaign staff and volunteers.
Prepare progress and performance reports.
Attend staff meetings and training.
Proactively contribute to a positive, collaborative and values driven culture with the team

and organisation.

Other duties determined by the Marketing and Development Director from time to time.

Performance Measures

Successful delivery of fundraising programs identified in the fundraising strategy.
Meeting budget and income targets
Developing fundraising plans and budgets to a high standard
Timely and accurate delivery of programs and tasks.
Extent of collaboration within the fundraising team and with other parts of the organisation.

Selection Criteria

Essential

Passion for environment protection and understanding of environmental advocacy.
A minimum of nine years fundraising experience, some in an environmental organisation,

with a marketing, fundraising or equivalent degree.

Extensive experience planning and running successful direct mail and digital fundraising

appeals and telemarketing recruitment programs, including non-F2F regular giving
programs, developing welcome packs and journeys that secure targets and minimise
attrition.

High levels of communications, writing, editing and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage staff and practice collaborative leadership.
Demonstrated ability to analyse and report on fundraising programs and identify alternative

approaches to improve performance.

Able to demonstrate high level organisation skills, ability to meeting deadlines and possess

an eye for detail.

Self-motivated, dynamic, team player willing to learn, try new things, solve problems and

expand your fundraising knowledge.

Intermediate skills at Microsoft Word (i.e. mail merge) and Excel programs (i.e. calculations,

formulas and basic data manipulation).

Desirable

Demonstrated experience running a bequest program.
Demonstrated skills and experience in event management.
Demonstrated experience of supporter and donor engagement.

Location: Preferred in the vicinity of major east coast city ie. Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and
Brisbane) or the NSW Blue Mountains and Illawarra, remote locations are welcome and will be
seriously considered. The Invasive Species Council supports decentralised working arrangements.

Applications

Please send a resume with at least two referees and a statement explaining how you meet each of
the selection criteria to: recruitment@invasives.org.au. Applications that do not directly address
each criterion will not be accepted.

ISC is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to
apply.

Applications close: This is a new position. Applications close on Sunday 27th October 11.59pm
October 2024.

Contact Amber Sprunt ambers@invasives.org.au or Fiona Kiffin fionak@invasives.org.au for specific
questions about the role.

About the Invasive Species Council

You will be joining a dynamic team that advocates for nature, is committed to science, is fearless and
persistent and is collaborative with first Australians.

The Invasive Species Council is a non-government donor-funded organisation formed in 2002 that
seeks better laws and policies to protect the Australian environment from invasive plants, animals
and diseases.
Invasive species have been the main driver of environmental loss of Australia’s native animals since
colonisation and remain one of the main threats to the future survival of all our unique wildlife on
land and sea. Unless we take action, work with others and speak out, Australia’s biodiversity crisis
will only worsen.
The Invasive Species Council has made numerous interventions to reduce the environmental impacts
from invasive species. Over recent years we:

played a major role in the establishment of the national Office of Environmental Biosecurity.
raised the alarm about the imminent threat of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
secured over $1 billion for the national red fire ant eradication program.
secured $25 million to eradicate yellow crazy ants from Cairns and Townsville.
led efforts to recognise the national threat from expanding feral deer populations.
jointly conducted ground-breaking research to identify harmful invasive insects that could

establish in Australia.

co-hosted the Australian Biosecurity Symposium since 2019.
led the establishment of the Decade of Biosecurity initiative.
drove the Reclaim Kosci campaign that has seen reductions in feral horses in Kosciuszko

National Park.

We work remotely from homes in many parts of Australia and come together twice a year for all-
staff meetings. Support for your professional development will be a priority.

Our 2022-2030 Strategic Plan can be found here: https://invasives.org.au/about-us/strategic-plan/

More details about all our campaigns can be found on our website: https://invasives.org.au/

Last updated: 14 October 2024.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available