Strategic Fundraising Specialist

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Monash University. Full time
The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development and Engagement Manager to join our Climateworks team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive major donor engagement plans for Climateworks Centre, while ensuring alignment with University objectives.

This role will take accountability for delivering strategic fundraising programs for Climateworks Centre, with a specific focus on national development, engagement, and major gifts. You will work autonomously to identify and initiate relationships with major donors, and translate those relationships into major gifts.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of thinking strategically and tactically about the relationship between potential major philanthropic donors and fundraising goals. They will also have the ability to develop and implement a fundraising strategy with a focus on cultivating and soliciting major gifts, and setting, achieving, and reporting on fundraising targets.

The Organisation

Climateworks Centre is an expert, independent adviser, acting as a bridge between research and action to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions for Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. We have a strong relationship with an international network of affiliated organisations that support effective policies, financing, and action for greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

As a member of our team, you will be given the opportunity to challenge yourself, build on your skills, and make a significant contribution to a workplace that is filled with energetic and inspiring people. Talent thrives here, and so do truly satisfying careers.

What We Offer

Climateworks values diversity and difference, and we welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience, and expertise. We champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

We also offer a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments, including supporting parents. Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and we have a range of benefits to support your career and well-being.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit a current copy of your resume along with a cover letter addressing how you meet the Key Selection Criteria. Please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs' for more information.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [insert email] with a confidential discussion.



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