Director, Strategic Fundraising & Partnerships

RPMGlobal; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Conservation International is seeking a Director, Fundraising & Partnerships based in Adelaide, Australia, to mobilise funding for CI's priorities in coastal restoration, marine conservation, sustainable landscapes, and Indigenous-led conservation.

You will lead donor cultivation, proposal development, and stewardship, building strategic relationships with corporations, foundations, and financial institutions, and collaborating with program, finance, and grants teams to ensure funding translates

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in international development, conservation, or related field.
• 7+ years leading strategic partnerships and fundraising in conservation sectors.
• Proven track record securing seven-figure funding.
• Strong networks with diverse external partners.
• Experience with CRMs and fundraising tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure in international settings.
• Fluency in English; additional Pacific languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop strategic funding opportunities across the Pacific.
• Manage donor cultivation and pipeline, in collaboration with CI Australia and global teams.
• Oversee proposal development, due diligence, and donor terms.
• Coordinate donor stewardship, partnerships, and communications.
• Represent CI in donor meetings and external events.
• Collaborate with finance and grants management for handovers.
• Support global policy initiatives on resource mobilization.
• Lead a hybrid role with international travel up to 25%

Skills

Strategic partnerships

Fundraising

Corporate engagement

Business development

External relations

CRM systems

Time management

Cross-cultural experience

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in international development, conservation, or related field

Master's degree in a relevant field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Conservation International is seeking a Director, Fundraising & Partnerships based in Adelaide, Australia, to mobilise funding for CI's priorities in coastal restoration, marine conservation, sustainable landscapes, and Indigenous-led conservation.

You will lead donor cultivation, proposal development, and stewardship, building strategic relationships with corporations, foundations, and financial institutions, and collaborating with program, finance, and grants teams to ensure funding translates