Fundraising Officer - Sydney / Work from Home

About Us 

Nature Conservation Council NSW (NCC) is the state’s leading environmental advocacy organisation. As a peak body, we represent over 200 conservation groups. Our dedicated campaigns for NSW rivers, wetlands, forests and climate are supported by a dedicated team of campaigners and community organisers. Meanwhile, our Healthy Ecosystems team of leading ecologists, scientists, are on the ground using the latest scientific evidence and practical expertise to improve the health of our forests, oceans, rivers, and wildlife, stop extinction, and improve the way we respond to and manage fire.

The organisation was founded in 1955 to give disparate environment groups a voice at the state level and our long legacy has moved the dial for nature in the state.

Our mission is to build, support and maintain a powerful and effective movement for nature. We do this by bringing together the NSW environment movement to run centralised campaigns that exert maximum pressure on decision makers.

Our Values

Inspiration: we believe in the work we do and strive to inspire others to respect and protect nature.

Respect: we respect the views and opinions of others and consider, fairly and openly, views that might be different to our own.

Integrity: we are professional and honest in our working relationships, and transparent and accountable in our decision-making processes.

Collaboration: we believe we are stronger as a movement and value our culture of participation and building strong partnerships to achieve our goals.

Leadership: we provide leadership through empowerment, sound governance and an inspiring vision.

Recognition: we acknowledge the role First Nations People play in protecting the land and water. NCC undertakes to act in solidarity and partnership with First Nations People in all our work.

Inclusion: we recognise that marginalisation, oppression and injustice impact communities across NSW, and that we all benefit from diversity, accessibility and openness. To win justice for nature and all of us who inhabit it, we must act to build an inclusive movement for all.

NCC is an equal opportunity employer and aims to be as diverse as the country we are trying to protect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

The Fundraising Officer plays a pivotal role in securing the sustainable, long-term funding required to fuel NCC's critical advocacy and conservation work. Your primary focus will be growing and nurturing our regular giving program (monthly donors), as well as donor engagement for quarterly appeals.

You will manage the end-to-end donor journey:

• implementing supporter journeys and retention strategies,
• coordinating acquisition campaigns,
• ensuring our regular givers feel deeply connected to our mission,
• supporting the fundraising team to reach quarterly targets.

This role is a mix of data-driven coordination, compelling storytelling, and connected relationship management.

• Supervisor title: Communications & Fundraising Manager
• Employment type: Part time
• Hours: 30.4 hours per week (negotiable for right candidate)
• Contract period: 12 months with possibility of extension
• Location: Sydney, NSW OR remote OR hybrid
• Salary: SCHCADS Award Level 4.1, $92,527.64 pro rata + superannuation

Skills & Experience

• Fundraising Experience: Demonstrated experience working within a fundraising environment, with a specific focus on regular giving or individual giving programs.
• Campaign Coordination: Proven track record of implementing successful marketing or digital acquisition campaigns.
• CRM Proficiency: Experience using fundraising databases or CRMs (we use NationBuilder) for data segmentation, communication, tracking, and reporting.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill our core campaigns for our supporters by writing engaging, persuasive content.
• Attention to Detail: Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously in a team working hybrid, in office and remotely.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and troubleshoot.

Extra points for experience with:

• A passion for nature and climate protection
• Campaigning
• Community organising or the environment movement
• Communications
• Basic graphic design

Job Responsibility

• Program Growth & Acquisition: Coordinate and deliver multi-channel acquisition campaigns (digital, direct mail, and telemarketing) to recruit new regular donors.
• Donor Retention & Stewardship: Implement a world-class stewardship journey to reduce churn, including welcome packs, regular impact reporting, and upgrade campaigns.
• Data & Administration: Manage data entry, donor records, and email campaigns within the CRM.
• Content Creation: Draft compelling copy for donor communications, newsletters, emails, and renewal appeals that highlight the impact of their support.
• Reporting & Analysis: Track, analyse, and report on key results to inform future strategies.
• Supporter Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for regular giving enquiries via phone and email, deliver an outreach plan, call potential donors to ask for their support.

Benefits

At Nature Conservation Council NSW, you will have the opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to making a difference. We offer a supportive work environment and the chance to contribute to protecting and conserving nature in NSW.

For more information about NCC and our work, visit www.nature.org.au.

NCC offers a flexible work environment that prioritises organisational culture.

We value our people and recognise their individual needs. Some of the many benefits of being part of our organisation are:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Access to long service leave accruals after five years
• Salary sacrifice arrangements
• Cultural leave
• Parental leave