Address Australia is facing an extinction crisis of unprecedented magnitude, with over 1,890 species listed as threatened under the Federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) and many more unlisted. The majority of Australia's threatened plants and animals occur nowhere else in the world. Their extinction is a global tragedy.
Climate change, habitat loss, disease, weeds and feral animals are driving many plants and animals to the brink of extinction. Over the past 20 years, 85% of terrestrial threatened species habitat in Australia has been lost. Add to this, the devastating impact of the 2019 Victorian bushfires and the future looks bleak. These losses are catastrophic, yet this situation will only worsen as Australia heads further into climate breakdown.
The Threatened Species Conservancy (TSC) is an independent not-for-profit organisation with a mission to work with communities, scientists and government to save Australia's plants and animals from extinction. We are ecological and communications experts with the experience and tenacity to tackle the challenging task ahead. Fostering connections between people and the natural world through targeted on-ground actions is at the core of what we do.
About The Position
The Threatened Species Conservancy is seeking a qualified and experienced fundraising professional to join our vibrant team. Suitable candidates will have a background in fundraising, philanthropic investment, grant writing or government liaison.
Applicants with a broad skills, knowledge, and experience base with an interest in the following are encouraged to apply:
Fundraising.
Grant writing.
Event coordination.
Philanthropic investment specialists.
Government liaison.
We are seeking a suitably qualified person to further develop and implement our fundraising strategy. Experience or a passion for the environmental sector is a must.
Key Roles will include:
Develop a fundraising strategy in accordance with our ethical fundraising policy.
Develop, manage and implement fundraising activities and events.
Develop philanthropic relationships.
Advise and implement ideas to promote events to local businesses and community.
Advise and assist with developing corporate sponsorships.
Assist in grant writing.
Working Environment
TSC is led by a Board of Directors who are highly skilled ecologists and other experts in their fields. We have a small team of Ecologists based across Victoria and NSW who all work from home or in the Field. Head office is based in Cowes, Phillip Island where it would be the preference for the preferred candidate to work from sometimes.
This role offers experience in working with a small management team, developing and managing fundraising/events and playing a key role in shaping the future of the Threatened Species Conservancy.
TSC promotes a workplace that values fairness, respect, and social and cultural diversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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