Animal Welfare League of Queensland (AWLQ) seeks a strategic leader to drive fundraising and philanthropy. As the Head of Fundraising and Philanthropy, you will develop and implement comprehensive strategies to exceed ambitious targets and ensure long-term revenue growth.
About Us
Our organisation envisions a safe and caring environment for every companion animal. We are driven by integrity, compassion, innovation, and optimism. Our team is passionate about making a difference in the lives of animals and the community.
The Opportunity
This pivotal role is newly created and plays a critical part in shaping our high-performing workplace culture. You will report directly to our fast-paced CEO and have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our organisation's sustainability and continued success.
Responsibilities
* Fundraising Strategy & Growth: Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy to exceed ambitious targets and ensure long-term revenue growth.
* Team Leadership & Culture: Lead, manage, and mentor a passionate fundraising team to foster a high-performance, positive, and collaborative culture aligned with our vision and values.
* Donor & Stakeholder Management: Oversee acquisition and management of strategic partnerships; build long-term relationships with donors and supporters; maintain a disciplined pipeline for all opportunities.
* Campaigns: Drive compelling fundraising campaigns with innovative initiatives to grow our portfolio and performance.
* Grants: Manage and oversee grant applications and proposals.
* Philanthropy: Research, profile, and cultivate relationships with high-value prospective donors and funding opportunities.
Requirements
* A minimum of 3 years of proven success in leading fundraising and philanthropy within the not-for-profit sector, with a track record of delivering creative and effective initiatives that meet or exceed KPIs.
* A tertiary qualification in business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
* Experience with Salesforce CRM software.
* A valid driver's licence and the commitment to attend all sites regularly.
Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements and access to a hybrid work policy to support work-life balance.
* A convenient location at our Coombabah (Gold Coast) location with free onsite parking.
* Employee discounts on veterinary services.