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Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA) is Australia’s leading medical voice on health and climate.
We are an organisation of medical professionals (medical doctors and medical students) that protect human health through care of the environment. The devastating impacts of climate change on human health and the solutions needed to address this grave threat are a major focus of our work.
Our members recognise that human health and wellbeing require an environment; free of pollution, capable of providing nutritious food, rich in biodiversity, and able to provide for current and future generations sustainably.
Supported by a small team of paid staff, all our members are volunteers and are the foundation of our organisation, donating funds, their time, knowledge and expertise to educate, advocate and campaign for action to protect human health.
DEA is funded predominantly by our members, along with some philanthropic funding.
About the role
This is a short term contract position with the strong possibility of extension.
As the Fundraising Officer, your key objective will be to grow DEA’s fundraising income and deliver excellent donor experiences.
You will develop and implement fundraising programs to acquire, retain and upgrade new donors, and retain and upgrade existing donors. As this is a new position you will be responsible for improving our key fundraising event, our end of financial year appeal as well as introducing new programs including Individual Giving, Regular Giving and major donors.
You, in conjunction with the Executive Director and Board will develop an individual giving growth strategy and work to optimise our long-term fundraising revenue.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about our vision, healthy planet, healthy people and have a strong track record in developing and executing successful individual giving acquisition and retention campaigns and thrive on achieving results.
You will be confident in creating long-term growth and retention strategies, developing fundraising investment business cases and presenting to the Board.
ABOUT YOU
You will be able to demonstrate
Broad multi-channel fundraising experience
Strategic fundraising experience, with experience and proven success with Individual Giving programs (I.e. integrated Appeals, annual Giving Days, Regular Giving)
Experience in leading continuous improvement of donor engagement, stewardship and development
Strong quantitative and analytical skills,
Sound knowledge of fundraising legislation, practices and philosophy of charitable giving
Excellent communication, collaboration and negotiation skills
Project management skills, and ability to meet demanding timelines and expectations
Our national office is based in Carlton, Victoria however DEA has a flexible working from home policy and is keen to hear from applicants from across Australia.
Note: some travel to our National office will be required.
How to apply
Please forward a brief CV (no more than 2 pages) along with a cover letter addressing the following points:
• Experience in a fundraising role involving growing and retaining individual donors.
• Track record for creating, developing and executing fundraising strategies to drive growth.
• Experience in collaborating and building trust with internal and external stakeholders.
Candidates who do not address the above points will not be considered.
For further information or a confidential discussion regarding the position please contact our Executive Director, Dr Kate Wylie on 0432871389 or via email kate.wylie@dea.org.au
Please quote in application: Fundraising Officer via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Conservation_and_Environment, #Health_–_General
