Head Of Fundraising & Marketing

Engineers Without Borders Australia (EWB) was established 21 years ago to develop socio-technical solutions to alleviate poverty and accelerate inclusive sustainable development in Australia and the Asia-Pacific.

Working with Indigenous communities in remote Australia and local communities in Vanuatu, Timor-Leste and Cambodia, EWB uses engineering and technical expertise to solve wicked problems such as water, hygiene & sanitation (WASH), climate change impacts, disaster recovery, gender equity and impoverished livelihoods.

Our motto is ‘Engineering for People and Planet’ and our vision is a world where technology benefits all.

This role leads a team of Fundraising and marketing specialists with a strong focus on relationship-based partnerships and philanthropy. It also oversees the marketing function, although this is a secondary focus. It has a key role in raising revenue for engineering and outreach programs and core operations.

The role manages a fundraising portfolio made up of corporate partners, major donors, Trusts & Foundations and individual donors.

Reporting to the CEO and as part of the EWB Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the role also plays an important part in ensuring the overall cultural, financial and operational health of the organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Business development and fundraising: Develop, innovate and deliver income-generating initiatives in line with annual targets across multiple revenue streams including (but not limited to) corporate partnerships, fundraising appeals, major gifts, grants from Trusts & Foundations and PAFs.
• Donor cultivation and stewardship: Build philanthropic relationships with corporate partners, Trusts & Foundations and major donors to inspire them to support EWB’s programs.
• Organisational marketing: Oversee the marketing activities that support internal teams, and grow awareness of EWB’s programmatic impact amongst key external stakeholders.
• Donor experience: Support the design and implementation of an enhanced donor experience strategy that drives engagement, retention and growth of donors giving at all levels.
• Leadership: Provide clear direction and exceptional leadership for the team, ensuring they are motivated and possess the skills and resources required to execute their roles.
• Stakeholder engagement: Work with key stakeholders across the organisation to support and build capacity in fundraising; contribute insights and strategic thinking to the Senior Leadership Team; work with the EWB Board and the EWB Board Fundraising Committee to unlock philanthropic opportunities.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• A tertiary qualification in Philanthropy, Business, Commerce or Marketing, or similar experience
• Senior fundraising experience with the ability to strategically develop, manage and implement a mixed portfolio or fundraising programs (Corporate Partnerships, Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations, Individual Giving)
• Substantial experience leading a team of subject matter experts;
• A solid understanding of the role of marketing in a small NFP;
• Demonstrated experience working with programmatic areas to develop funding proposals and cases for support.Exceptional stakeholder and relationship management skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships with a range of donors and key stakeholders
• Strong financial acumen, with experience in planning, budgeting, and coordinating successful projects, programs, and campaigns
• International Development experience would be an asset.

How to apply