Head of Fundrasing & Philanthropy

JCA NSW/ACT; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JCA NSW/ACT is looking for a strategic and experienced fundraising leader to own and drive the organization’s fundraising and philanthropy portfolio. You will identify opportunities, engage significant donors, and turn them into meaningful outcomes while shaping revenue growth.

Reporting to the CEO and joining the senior leadership team, you will guide the fundraising function and influence broader strategy as JCA approaches its landmark 60th anniversary in 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience growing income and securing significant gifts.
• Strong relationship builder with commercial thinking and sound judgement.
• Senior leadership experience in fundraising or philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Own and oversee JCA NSW/ACT's fundraising and philanthropy portfolio.
• Secure multi-year commitments from major donors and partners.
• Lead major gifts, annual campaigns, bequests, and corporate partnerships.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Leadership

Job description

If you are a strategic and experienced fundraising leader with a strong track record of growing income and securing significant gifts this role might be your next big career move.

As a natural relationship builder, you bring strong commercial thinking, sound judgement and a collaborative approach.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This newly created senior leadership role offers the chance to take ownership of JCA’s entire fundraising and philanthropy portfolio. From major and principal gifts to annual campaigns, structured giving, bequests and corporate partnerships, you will identify where the greatest opportunities lie and turn them into meaningful results. You will work directly with significant donors and prospects, secure multi-year commitments and develop new approaches to engage emerging and next-generation supporters. You will set the direction for revenue growth, bringing greater focus and momentum to how JCA attracts, engages and retains supporters.

Reporting to the CEO and joining the senior leadership team, you will lead the fundraising function while influencing JCA’s broader strategy and future direction. With its 60th anniversary in 2027, you will arrive at a defining moment, with the opportunity to shape a landmark campaign and build a philanthropic platform that carries JCA into its next chapter.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with conversations progressing with suitable candidates throughout the recruitment process. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.