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Save the Children Australia is on the hunt for a gamechanging Executive Director of Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships a leader who thrives on innovation builds powerful partnerships and ignites a culture of high performance . This isnt your typical fundraising gig this is about shaping the future of giving pushing boundaries and ensuring we deliver real tangible outcomes for children everywhere.
As part of the Executive team youll empower a highperforming crew grow transformational donor relationships and play a pivotal role in steering our organisations future. If you set ambitious goals and have the strategic chops to turn them in to reality this is the leadership opportunity where you can truly make your mark.
Why this role matters:
This is your chance to make a lasting difference for children everywhere. Based in any Australian capital city on the eastern seaboard (Melbourne / Brisbane / Sydney) youll shape our fundraising partnerships and brand agenda while leaving a legacy that stretches far and wide. Youll set big visions implement innovative strategies and help Save the Children thrive as we tackle the challenges of tomorrow.
What youll own:
Driving sustainable fundraising growth across multiple channels.
Spearheading integrated strategies that enhance supporter engagement and drive revenue growth.
Inspiring a highperforming innovative culture that takes fundraising to the next level.
Securing gamechanging partnerships with corporate and philanthropic heavyweights.
Representing Save the Children in emergency groups to raise awareness and funds for local and global disaster events and crises.
Strengthening our brand and championing our advocacy goals.
Expanding and evolving our retail business to amplify brand reach engagement and sustainable revenue streams
What were looking for:
You are a visionary leader with:
Over 10 years of senior fundraising and revenue growth experience.
Proven success in brand leadership marketing strategy and supporter engagement.
A track record of leading large teams and creating thriving cultures.
Skills in strategic thinking storytelling and delivering results.
A flair for digital engagement and fundraising product innovation.
Why youll love it here:
Were a diverse inclusive and flexible workplace where you can be your authentic self. Heres a taste of what we offer:
Flexible work options including WFH and familyfriendly spaces.
Employee wellbeing programs and dedicated support networks like Mental Wellbeing Alliance and First Nations Advisory Committee.
Full salary packaging benefits to make your dollars go further use this link to see how much this benefit could mean to you!
Extra leave so you can recharge and perform at your best.
Join us!
This is your chance to spearhead an innovative Fundraising operation take the reins with a dynamic team and make a real difference. Lets change the world together one child at a time.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
Applications close 4pm AEDT Friday 11th April 2025.
Position Description Executive Director Fundraising & Partnerships
For more information about a career at Save visit our Careers Page.
We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind with the intent to ensure its straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no onesize fitsall when it comes to recruitment so if we didnt quite hit the mark for you please let us know at Were dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported no matter your race ethnicity gender age disability sexuality neurodiversity culture and beliefs.
Save the Children Australia is a childsafe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check a Working with Children Check and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.
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Required Experience:
Director
Full-Time