Philanthropy Project Lead

Gembridge; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Leave between Christmas and New Year

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Greenpeace Australia Pacific is seeking a Philanthropy Project Lead to drive the planning, coordination and delivery of a major philanthropy campaign. You will work closely with senior leadership, philanthropists and partners to cultivate transformational support for Greenpeace's environmental programs.

You are a relationship-focused fundraising professional with strong stakeholder management, project coordination and CRM experience, comfortable leading complex initiatives in a hybrid Australian

Qualifications

• Experience in philanthropy, fundraising or donor engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Proven track record in coordinating complex campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and implementation of a major philanthropic campaign.
• Support donor engagement and stewardship activities.
• Collaborate with senior executives, donors and partners to secure transformational support.

Skills

Philanthropy

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Donor cultivation

CRM data reporting

Relationship management

Data-driven campaigns

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

• Play a key role in significant philanthropy initiatives


• Support donor engagement and campaign planning that drives impact


• Hybrid - Melbourne, Sydney or Perth

Greenpeace Australia Pacific (GPAP) is an independent campaigning organisation working to tackle climate change and protect nature by challenging the biggest sources of environmental destruction. Powered by people and creative action, Greenpeace has been driving environmental change for more than 50 years and remains committed to building a greener, more peaceful future.

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Project Lead will play a critical role in delivering Greenpeace Australia Pacific's most significant philanthropic fundraising initiatives. This includes leading the planning, coordination and implementation of a major comprehensive campaign while supporting engagement with an aligned global capital campaign.

Working closely with senior executives, campaign leaders, board members, philanthropists and key stakeholders, you will help identify, cultivate and steward relationships that inspire transformational philanthropic investment. This is a rare opportunity to contribute to fundraising initiatives that directly support Greenpeace's environmental campaigns and long-term strategic impact.

About YOU

You are a relationship-focused fundraising professional who thrives on building meaningful partnerships and bringing complex projects to life. You combine strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain momentum toward ambitious fundraising goals.

You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience in philanthropy, fundraising, stakeholder engagement, project management or a comparable relationship-focused environment


• Experience supporting donor cultivation, stewardship and engagement activities, helping build and maintain strong relationships with high-value supporters


• Exceptional project management and coordination skills, with experience managing multiple stakeholders, priorities and deadlines


• Strong relationship management and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior executives, board members, philanthropists and external partners


• Experience preparing donor communications, proposals, cases for support, reports, briefings and meeting materials


• Strong administrative and organisational capability, with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through


• Strong CRM capability, ideally Salesforce, combined with excellent data management and reporting skills


• A collaborative, proactive approach and the ability to support others to achieve ambitious fundraising outcomes


• A genuine commitment to environmental sustainability, social impact and the mission of Greenpeace Australia Pacific

Why Greenpeace?

Greenpeace Australia Pacific offers the opportunity to contribute to one of the world's most influential environmental organisations while working alongside passionate, purpose-driven colleagues.

Employees benefit from a 35-hour work week, additional leave between Christmas and New Year, wellbeing initiatives, flexible hybrid working arrangements and a culture that values inclusion, collaboration and innovation.

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to help secure the philanthropic support that powers campaigns addressing some of the most pressing environmental challenges facing our planet.