Fundraising Coordinator

Use your interpersonal and marketing skills as courageous catalysts for climate action.

• Manage the Climate Councils midvalue and gift in will programs
• Full time permanent role with hybrid working
• Melbourne or Sydney based

About the role:

At the Climate Council we fearlessly advocate for the climate solutions Australia needs. Were independent expertled and communitypoweredand were looking for a passionate peoplefocused Fundraising Coordinator to help supercharge our impact.

Reporting to the Digital Fundraising Director youll play a key role in our fundraising team managing some of our biggest growth opportunities midlevel giving and gifts in wills. Youll also get to try your hand at corporate peertopeer fundraising and more.

This is an amazing opportunity for an allrounder to flex your people power marketing creativity data smarts and project coordination skills all in one role. Youll be the connector between digitalt fundraising and major philanthropytaking donors on a journey from curious supporter to committed changemaker.

We welcome applications for both fulltime and parttime roles 0.8FTE or 0.9FTE). Please note occasional work outside standard business hours may be required.

In this role youll:

• Take the lead on our midvalue giving and gifts in wills programs building meaningful relationships and nurturing donor loyalty.
• Oversee smaller but growing income streams including corporate giving and peertopeer fundraising.
• Develop supporter journeys digital ads emails and campaign materials that engage hearts and minds.
• Build genuine onetoone relationships through phone calls emails and the occasional event.
• Use your project management skills to manage suppliers and keep things running smoothly and your data skills to spot opportunities to grow our impact.

Were looking for someone who:

• Thrives on building relationships and connecting with people.
• Has strong communication skillsboth written and verbaland a flair for storytelling.
• Is highly organised and confident juggling multiple projects.
• Is datasavvy and comfortable using CRM systems (we use Salesforce).
• Brings energy strategic thinking initiative and a genuine passion for tackling the climate crisis.

What we offer our employees:

• Flexible work arrangements to ensure positive work/life balance
• 5 Recharge days each year to ensure your wellbeing is looked after
• Passionate friendly and expert teams where all opinions are valued
• Competitive annual base salary superannuation
• A strong culture of celebrating employees successes both personally and professionally.
• Opportunities for professional learning and development

About Climate Council:

Climate Council is Australias own independent evidencebased organisation on climate science impacts and solutions. Powered by our incredible community we advocate for solutions that rapidly drive down emissions and shape the national conversation about the consequences of inaction.

Our vision We can materially contribute to the global climate challenge and unlock social and economic benefits for Australians if we cut climate pollution far and fast enough this decade. This represents a transformation in action and attitude from all levels of government industry business and community. But we know its worth it to protect Australian lives and our natural environment and to create a safer future for our kids.

Our mission To be a courageous catalyst propelling Australia towards bold effective action to have emissions plummet during the 2020s and hit net zero by 2035.

Our values:

• We are brave and bold
• We are hopeful and solutions focused
• We act with integrity and communicate honestly

How to apply:

Applications close: 9am on Tuesday 22 April 2025

If you have any questions around the role or would like to view the position description please email

To apply for the role please submit an up to date CV and cover letter outlining why you are interested in this position at the Climate Council.

The Climate Council is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race colour sex age religion national origin disability marital status personal appearance disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities matriculation genetic information or political affiliation.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply for all advertised positions.

We aim to respond to all applicants regarding the outcome of their application.