Fundraising Adviser

In this role as a Fundraising Adviser, you will play a vital role in assisting CPD to secure resources that enable us to create transformative systems change by addressing complex policy challenges with practical solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation working on some of the most critical issues facing our society and economy in Australia and the region. You will join a close-knit team that implements effective fundraising strategies to ensure the organisation can continue its impactful work.

We believe our people are our key asset and we are committed to recruiting and retaining talented and committed individuals. The successful candidate will be based in CPD’s Sydney office. We support flexible work and will consider either full-time or part-time work for the right candidate. Remote work on a hybrid model is a standard practice.

Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity

We invite First Nations people, people of colour, people with lived experience of forced migration, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and people without a family history of tertiary education to apply for this role.

Salary

Starting at $83,000 + 11.5% superannuation, with higher salary available depending on experience, skills, and fairness and equity across the team.

Location

This position is based in Sydney.

Some Additional Benefits

• Hybrid work
• Flexible hours
• Annual Salary Increase: A 7% increase to the employee’s base salary on 1st of January each year.
• In addition to the 4 weeks of annual leave entitlement, you will be granted an extra 5 days of annual leave after 3 years of employment
• End of year leave: CPD gives as additional leave the days between Christmas and New Year
• Study Leave: Up to 5 days of paid study leave per year
• Sabbatical Leave: 12 weeks paid leave after 5 years of employment 
• Wellbeing Leave: Additional day/time off to rest and recharge after peak periods or high-demand projects.
• Wellbeing Payment: Up to $300 per year to support employees’ physical and mental health.
• Parental leave: 14 weeks’ paid parental leave (after one year of service at the expected due date + 12 months of unpaid parental leave)
• Birthday Leave
• Birthday Gift Book Voucher
• Floating Public Holidays
• Annual Retreat: A 4-day event each year where all three locations come together to collaborate in person
• Collaborative culture that will foster your skills, build your career and broaden your horizons

Here is a taste of what you’ll do: 

• Help to implement CPD’s new 2024-7 Fundraising Strategy by supporting efforts to diversify our donor base. Prospecting for new philanthropic foundations that are aligned with CPD’s mission will be a major focus for this role. This will include drawing up a list of new potential donors and then mapping out how to approach them.
• Identify new funding opportunities and stay informed about trends in philanthropy and upcoming opportunities.
• Assist in drafting communications from CPD to donors and gathering insights to enhance donor relationships and engagement.
• Help prepare drafts of donor reports and proposals that align with CPD’s personalised engagement approach.
• Draft regular updates on CPD’s impact to existing and potential donors, highlighting achievements and outcomes effectively.
• Help organise private donor events to strengthen relationships and showcase CPD’s impact.
• Assist in improving internal processes for fundraising, including developing more efficient methods for storing and sharing information about donors and communications with funders.
• Report to the Chief Operating Officer, but work closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and Policy Directors.
• This is a support role – Senior Leadership members will continue to be the primary relationship contact for donors.

About you

This is an intermediate level position, so we would expect the successful candidate to have 3 to 5 years relevant work experience.

You’ll be the right person for the job if you have the following skills:

• Ability to conduct detailed mapping exercises of foundations and donors to identify key prospects aligned with CPD goals.
• Excellent written communication skills: capable of delivering compelling messages that articulate CPD’s impact and value proposition to donors.
• Experience in organising private events such as funder dinners, and coordinating the production of donor reports and proposals.
• Analytical skills to assess donor data and insights, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Able to work at pace on several different projects and different teams at once.
• Strong organisational and time management skills. Are able to devise and use systems to record information and deadlines.

About CPD

CPD is a leading independent policy institute in Australia. We aim to create a fair, sustainable, and thriving society and wellbeing economy in Australia and Southeast Asia. We drive transformative change through practical solutions, tackling complex policy challenges for systemic, long-term impact that serves current and future generations. Our work fosters more effective, collaborative government; a social services system that better serves the needs of people and communities; and a shift in policymaking that prioritises wellbeing and sustainability.

You will be joining a smart and energetic team that is courageous with our contribution, but humble in the way we engage. We are committed to listening, learning and growing together.

We build constructive, respectful working relationships and we take equity and inclusion seriously. Our capacity to deliver real impact comes from a talented, collaborative team from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. The best solutions are developed when diverse voices contribute – especially people who are frequently and historically excluded from public policy decisions, and people with lived experience of the challenges our work addresses.  

To learn more about our work check out our latest Impact Report. 

How to Apply

Candidates are invited to apply via Google Form by 12 midday on 02 September 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact Luana Viana on [email protected].

For more information on CPD please visit www.cpd.org.au.

How we Shortlist

We will ask you to answer three questions (< 250 words) as part of your application, and to submit your CV. The initial shortlist will be based on the panel’s assessment of your three answers. Your CV will be reviewed only if you progress beyond this first stage.

We are reviewing applications and shortlisting candidates on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We welcome talented individuals from all backgrounds to apply and be a part of our mission to make a positive impact on public policies.

Please note:

• To be considered for this role, you must have the right to live and work in Australia.
• Only Sydney-based applicants will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We aim to reach out to all shortlisted candidates by 12 September. (Please be aware that while we are working to stick to this timeline, recruitment can be unpredictable and changes might occur).

We look forward to receiving your application!