
Organisation : Bush Heritage Australia
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Development
Salary type : Annual Package
About the organisation
Bush Heritage Australia protects the natural environment through the purchase and management of high conservation value reserves and through partnerships with Traditional Owners, agricultural landowners, and other conservation organisations.
With over 40,000 supporters Bush Heritage is funded primarily by private individuals who support their vision to protect Australia’s unique plants, animals and landscapes.
About the role
- National conservation leader protecting Australia’s most important landscapes
- Raise significant funds from Bush Heritage’s most generous supporters
- A fantastic team culture and travel opportunities to Bush Heritage reserves
Benefits
- Be part of an expert, supportive philanthropy team
- Excellent induction and professional development
- Travel opportunities to visit Bush Heritage reserves
The Role
This is a fantastic time to join Bush Heritage Australia who are currently recruiting two Philanthropy Executives. The first, based in Sydney, is a 2 year contract and part of a small and growing team. The second, based in Melbourne, is a permanent position based in the Bush Heritage HQ. Both of these positions are excellent opportunities to build your profile in philanthropy working with an established portfolio of generous supporters.
You will play a significant role in developing and applying strategies to further develop relationships with supporters and increase contributions from individuals, private foundations and other funding bodies. Stewardship will be a key part of you role with the opportunity to take donors to Bush Heritage sites across Australia.
Skills Required
These positions would suit candidates who are looking to build on their current experience in philanthropy. You may also have transferable skills coming from sales or account management but with an interest in the Australian bush and the work of Bush Heritage, perhaps having studied a related subject. You will have excellent oral and written skills, will enjoy managing relationships and be motivated by achieving outcomes and KPIs
If protecting Australia’s natural environment is important to you then please click apply to submit your CV quoting # 34560 or contact Emma Adams on 03 8319 4090.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Philanthropy Executive via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Development