Fundraising Manager (Parental Leave Contract)

About the role

A community-focused not-for-profit organisation in Sydney is looking for an experienced Fundraising Manager to join on a 12-month parental leave contract. The role takes ownership of fundraising strategy and delivery, building sustainable income streams to support community programs and services. It works closely with the CEO, the Board Fundraising Committee and the wider team to strengthen the organisation's funding base.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and implement the fundraising strategy, including income targets, KPIs and key campaigns.
• Build relationships with major donors, philanthropic trusts, foundations, corporate sponsors and individual contributors.
• Drive donor acquisition, retention and engagement, including major gifts, recurring donations, peer-to-peer fundraising and Gifts in Wills.
• Lead fundraising campaigns, including EOFY and end-of-year appeals.
• Optimise Salesforce CRM to strengthen donor engagement, develop donor journeys and use data-driven insights.
• Work with Communications on campaign delivery, digital communications and storytelling.
• Support a Grants & Fundraising Writer and contribute to grant pipelines.
• Monitor performance, analyse data and report to inform ongoing strategy.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising strategy and income generation.
• Experience developing and managing donor relationships, partnerships and fundraising campaigns.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, networking and relationship-building skills.
• Experience using data and analytics to measure and improve fundraising performance.

Required skills

• Proficiency in donor CRM platforms and digital fundraising initiatives.
• Understanding of storytelling, communications and donor engagement.

What we offer

• Full-time hours with a 9-day fortnight.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Remuneration under SCHADS Level 6.
• NFP salary packaging.
• Additional leave days over Christmas and New Year.