Director of Fundraising

About the role

MND Australia, the national peak body for people living with motor neurone disease, is seeking an experienced, commercially minded Fundraising Director. The role focuses on growing sustainable income through corporate partnerships and delivering a key fundraising initiative with significant national potential. It combines strategic business development with hands-on fundraising and campaign delivery, working with the Chief Executive, the initiative lead and key supporters.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement a corporate partnerships strategy, identifying and securing new sponsorship, philanthropic and commercial opportunities.
• Build and manage a pipeline of prospective corporate partners, from initial engagement through negotiation, agreement and renewal.
• Create compelling partnership propositions that deliver value for supporters and meaningful outcomes for people impacted by MND.
• Support the planning, launch and delivery of a high-profile fundraising initiative, working closely with its lead and key stakeholders.
• Leverage relationships across the sporting, corporate and philanthropic communities to create new fundraising opportunities.
• Develop fundraising plans, campaigns and supporter engagement strategies that turn awareness and goodwill into sustainable financial support.
• Strengthen donor stewardship, fundraising systems and performance reporting to maximise income and long-term supporter relationships.

Required profile

• An experienced fundraiser and relationship builder combining strategic thinking with commercial judgement and a strong focus on results.
• Demonstrated ability to identify corporate prospects, secure financial commitments and build partnerships that retain and grow support.
• Comfortable meeting prospective partners, preparing tailored proposals, coordinating campaigns and analysing results.
• Able to support a high-profile fundraising initiative with sound planning, practical delivery and careful relationship management.
• Motivated by the chance to make a difference for Australians impacted by MND.

Applications are made by submitting a CV and a cover letter outlining relevant experience and interest; applications are reviewed as they arrive and early applications are encouraged.