Development Manager, Philanthropy Vic and Tas

1 week ago

Melbourne, Australia Australian Wildlife Conservancy Full time

**Introduction**:
**About AWC**:
Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) is the largest private (non-profit) owner of land for conservation in Australia, protecting threatened wildlife across a vast 12.9 million hectares in iconic regions such as the Kimberley, Cape York, the Top End and Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre. AWC is transforming conservation on the ground by deploying a practical, science-based model for conservation - one that is successfully halting the decline of Australia’s threatened wildlife and restoring our unique biodiversity. With 1,800 animals and plants now threatened with extinction there is a real urgency to do more. We have ambitious plans to secure the future of Australia’s biodiversity and we are now expanding our fundraising team to help us achieve our vision.

AWC’s mission - to deliver effective conservation for all native animal species and their habitats - is achieved by close collaboration between our Operations, Science and Fundraising teams and this role plays a key part in promoting this approach to all team members.

**About the role**:
We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated individual to join our growing Development (fundraising) team, as our State Development Manager - VIC and TAS. Based in Victoria (preferably Melbourne), this role will suit a talented mid-career professional keen to make a positive impact on the future of Australia’s threatened wildlife by mobilising philanthropic support, primarily from generous individuals.

This is an incredibly exciting, fun and dynamic role - no two days are ever the same Your key responsibilities include recruiting, building and stewarding an impressive portfolio of supporters, writing winning philanthropic proposals, organising a program of city-based functions, and organising bespoke donor events with the support of our events team, in some of the wildest places on the continent.

**About you**:
You are a consummate networker with a passion for saving Australia’s wildlife and a love for the great outdoors. To succeed in this role you will also need:
Exceptional interpersonal skills (a winning personality).

**Staff management skills, including**:
Managing a Development Associate who is focused on a portfolio of mid and major donors.
Managing team budgets.
Informing and working to KPI’s.
Fostering a positive work environment, a strong sense of purpose and team cohesion.
Experience engaging with high net worth individuals or with senior decision-makers in the corporate or government sector.
Exceptional written skills and a proven ability to write compelling proposals, persuasive business cases and letters.
Outstanding presentation skills and a natural ability to inspire audiences of 1 to 100 - in person, on the phone or via zoom.
Ability to successfully plan, co-ordinate and manage the delivery of complex functions and events, with the support of our Events team
Strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
A passion for the conservation of Australia’s wildlife and habitats.
Excellent organisational skills, including managing complex projects and programs, juggling multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.
A willingness and ability to travel to capital cities and to AWC sanctuaries for extended periods.

**Essential qualifications**:
A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
A valid driver’s license.

**PLEASE NOTE**:
**Description**:
To view the detailed position description for this role, click here: State and Territory Development Manager (VIC & TAS)

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