Organisation : ACON Health
Location : Sydney
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Fundraising, Marketing, Media & Communications
Sector : LGBTIQ+
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 15 Jun, 2025
About the organisation
ACON is Australia’s largest health promotion organisation specialising in community health, inclusion, and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders. Established in 1985, ACON works to create opportunities for people in our communities to live their healthiest lives.
We are grounded in the belief that diversity is our strength, our differentiator, and at the core of who we are and what we do. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we encourage applications from people living with HIV, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTQ people from culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse, migrant and refugee backgrounds, and LGBTQ people of colour.
About the role
Ok, so what’s the role?
ACON is undertaking an exciting fundraising transformation with the development of a new multi-year fundraising strategy, which will bolster our capacity to serve our communities and further strengthen their health and wellbeing. We are seeking an experienced Individual Giving Specialist to guide us into the next phase of our fundraising journey.
The Individual Giving Specialist will play an important role in driving data-led donor acquisition, retention, and engagement within ACON. They will develop and implement strategies to grow our database and increase revenue from individual and community donors. This includes multi-channel appeals, donor retention initiatives, regular giving programs and community fundraising efforts.
They will coordinate a program that will maximise donor engagement and lifetime value, ensuring a sustainable and scalable approach to fundraising.
Who are we looking for?
- A person with demonstrated and proven experience in fundraising, individual giving, direct marketing, donor acquisition, retention, and donor cultivation, within the nonprofit sector.
- Someone with advanced knowledge of donor development strategies, giving trends, and donor engagement tactics.
- A person with experience working with external agencies (e.g. direct marketing, digital marketing, telemarketing, face-to-face agencies).
- Someone who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and engage individuals and community donors and understands the psychology of giving and donor motivations.
- A strategic thinker with a collaborative approach and a strong ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A person with an understanding of the non-profit sector and the specific needs of high-impact philanthropy.
- Someone with high-level planning, project management and organising skills; as well as well-developed communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.
What else can we tell you?
ACON provides a colourful, nurturing, and fun workplace. Our employees and volunteers are the foundation for our ongoing effectiveness and for our capacity to deliver innovative community engagement and health promotion programs and initiatives for our communities. To support the successful candidate in their new role at ACON we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Generous learning and development opportunities.
- Supportive working environment with a knowledgeable and friendly team.
What’s the remuneration and working details?
Salary: $112,000 – $114,000 (gross per-annum, PLUS Superannuation and Leave Loading).
Location: ACON’s Gadigal / Sydney Office, with flexible working options a possibility (away from the office).
Hours: Full-Time (70 hours per fortnight).
We offer flexible working arrangements and a generous array of benefits and entitlements often above the National Employment Standards (NES) including:
- Salary Packaging up to $35,000 gross up value (i.e., currently up to $15,900 Expenses + $2,650 Meals, tax free).
- Generous pro-rata leave entitlements under ACON’s EBA.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to a comprehensive counselling service free to employees.
- Access to discounted unique accommodation experiences to improve employee health and wellbeing.
Why You'll love working here
Work from home
Professional development assistance
How to apply
How can I find out more details and apply?
If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply to join our team and help us make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. By joining us, you will be part of a mission to create a healthier and more inclusive community. We highly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from CALD backgrounds, people with disabilities, and people of all genders to apply.
For more information on the role, please contact Shane O’Brien, People & Culture - Lead, via email at: sobrien@acon.org.au.
If this sounds like the position and organisation you’ve been looking for, find out how to apply at www.acon.org.au/jobs.
All applications must include:
- Your completed ACON Employment Application Form – with all the details filled in where requested;
- Your Cover Letter outlining how you meet the Selection Criteria (max. 3 pages); and
- Your Resume (max. 3 pages).
Please quote in application: Individual Giving Specialist via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #LGBTIQ
