Digital Fundraising & Marketing Specialist

Australian Himalayan Foundation; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian Himalayan Foundation is seeking an experienced Digital Fundraising & Marketing Specialist to plan, deliver and optimise campaigns, manage fundraising plans, and oversee marketing channels. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising & Communications from our Sydney base in a hybrid setup.

You will nurture supporters, manage Salesforce, analyze data, write content, collaborate in a small team, and ensure budgets and regulatory requirements are met while driving impact across

Qualifications

• Right to work in Australia.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or Business preferred.
• Experience overseeing digital marketing channels and campaigns.
• Ability to work independently in a small team.
• Strong data entry, management and analysis skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Proactive problem-solver with fast adoption of new tools.
• Strong communication and copywriting across formats.
• Experience with fundraising campaigns and budgets.
• Familiarity with DFAT ANCP regulations and ACFID Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Develop fundraising plans and promotional schedules for campaigns.
• Oversee marketing channels and digital fundraising activities.
• Welcome and nurture supporters to grow engagement and giving.
• Manage supporter data in Salesforce and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Fundraising

Analytics

Copywriting

Salesforce

Content Editing

Canva

Raisely

Headliner

Mailchimp

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

Salesforce

Google Drive

Canva

Raisely

Headliner

Mailchimp

SurveyMonkey

Asana

Squarespace

Gemini

Job description

The Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF) is seeking an experienced, energetic and mission-driven Digital Fundraising & Marketing Specialist with a genuine passion for the Himalayas to join our team.

We have entered a dynamic chapter, deepening community engagement and expanding our impact across the Himalayan region. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising & Communications, you will help plan, deliver and optimise high-impact marketing and fundraising activities that meet our strategic objectives.

Sydney location

Full-time position

Hybrid working arrangements

Core responsibilities

Work with the Head of Fundraising & Communications to develop fundraising plans and promotional schedules for campaigns and ensure work is delivered to schedule and budget

Oversee our marketing channels and digital fundraising activities.

Welcome, support and nurture our AHF family of supporters, especially individual donors, community fundraisers, event attendees and regular givers to ensure they enjoy their AHF experience and partnerships, and grow their support.

Manage our Supporter Database (Salesforce) to ensure all supporter information is captured accurately.

About the Australian Himalayan Foundation

The Australian Himalayan Foundation (AHF) is an independent non-profit organisation that supports vulnerable mountain communities in Nepal, Bhutan and Ladakh. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of the people most in need in remote areas of the Himalaya.

Founded in 2002 by a group of mountaineers inspired by Sir Edmund Hillary's legacy, the Australian Himalayan Foundation has spent more than two decades delivering education, health and environment programs that create lasting change for families across the Himalaya. Working in close partnership with trusted local NGOs, we focus on practical, community-led solutions that respond directly to local priorities.

The Australian Himalayan Foundation has no political or religious affiliations and holds full accreditation with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).

About you

You must have the right to work in Australia.

Bachelor's degree (in Marketing, Communications or Business would be well regarded).

Demonstrated experience in overseeing digital marketing channels and delivering digital campaigns.

Ability to work independently and flexibly in a small team environment

Solid data entry, management and analysis skills with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.

Proactive problem-solver, quick to master new skills, adapt to new systems, and tackle challenges head-on.

Strong affinity for technology and digital tools, with a rapid learning curve for enterprise software and platforms.

Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate with people from a broad range of backgrounds.

Skilled in copywriting, proofreading, and content editing across multiple formats and platforms.

Proactive/collaborative approach to building relationships.

Experience in capture and editing of visual media.

Demonstrated experience in coordinating fundraising campaigns and activity

Understanding of and experience in managing budgets

Experience with Salesforce

Proficiency in Google Drive

Experience using Canva, Raisely, Headliner, Mailchimp, Survey Monkey, Asana, Squarespace, Gemini (or other LLMs)

Experience with DFAT ANCP communications regulations

Experience with applying ACFID Code of Conduct requirements

A passion for social justice and demonstrated experience working across cultures

The Australian Himalayan Foundation is committed to child safeguarding and the prevention of sexual abuse and exploitation. Any offer of employment will require a Working With Children Check and endorsement of AHF's Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Code of Conduct.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring the best candidate for the job regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.