Philanthropy Project Lead

Gembridge; Melbourne, Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour work week

Hybrid working

Wellbeing initiatives

End-year leave

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Greenpeace Australia Pacific is seeking a Philanthropy Project Lead to drive transformational fundraising initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will lead planning and delivery of a major comprehensive campaign while supporting engagement with global capital campaigns.

You will work with senior executives, philanthropists and key stakeholders to identify, cultivate and steward relationships that inspire significant philanthropic investment.

Qualifications

• Experience in philanthropy, fundraising, or related relationship-focused roles.
• Experience supporting donor cultivation and stewardship activities.
• Strong project coordination with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Ability to engage senior executives, philanthropists and partners.
• Experience creating donor proposals, cases for support and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and implementation of a major philanthropy campaign.
• Coordinate with senior executives, board members and donors.
• Identify, cultivate and steward high-value relationships.
• Collaborate with global campaigns to align fundraising initiatives.
• Deliver campaigns that support Greenpeace's environmental goals.

Skills

Philanthropy

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Relationship management

CRM (Salesforce)

Donor communications

Data management & reporting

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

• Drive major project that inspires transformational giving and support Greenpeace's mission to protect our planet
• 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.

Join Greenpeace Australia Pacific and help mobilise the support needed to create lasting impact for people and the planet.