Executive Director - Fundraising & Partnerships

Save the Children Australia seeks an Executive Director of Fundraising & Partnerships to lead innovative fundraising efforts and build strategic partnerships. The role, based in any eastern Australian capital city, involves driving sustainable growth, enhancing supporter engagement, and representing the organization in emergencies. Candidates should have over 10 years of relevant experience and a vision for impactful fundraising. Flexible work options and a supportive workplace culture are offered.
Drive bold change. Lead fearless fundraising. Make a lasting impact for children.

Save the Children Australia is on the hunt for a game-changing Executive Director of Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships - a leader who thrives on innovation, builds powerful partnerships, and ignites a culture of high performance . This isn’t your typical fundraising gig - this is about shaping the future of giving, pushing boundaries, and ensuring we deliver real, tangible outcomes for children everywhere.

As part of the Executive team, you’ll empower a high-performing crew, grow transformational donor relationships, and play a pivotal role in steering our organisation’s future. If you set ambitious goals and have the strategic chops to turn them in to reality, this is the leadership opportunity where you can truly make your mark.

Why this role matters:

This is your chance to make a lasting difference for children everywhere. Based in any Australian capital city on the eastern seaboard (Melbourne / Brisbane / Sydney), you'll shape our fundraising, partnerships and brand agenda while leaving a legacy that stretches far and wide. You’ll set big visions, implement innovative strategies, and help Save the Children thrive as we tackle the challenges of tomorrow.

What you’ll own:
• Driving sustainable fundraising growth across multiple channels.
• Spearheading integrated strategies that enhance supporter engagement and drive revenue growth.
• Inspiring a high-performing, innovative culture that takes fundraising to the next level.
• Securing game-changing partnerships with corporate and philanthropic heavyweights.
• Representing Save the Children in emergency groups to raise awareness and funds for local and global disaster events and crises.
• Strengthening our brand and championing our advocacy goals.
• Expanding and evolving our retail business to amplify brand reach, engagement, and sustainable revenue streams

What we’re looking for:

You are a visionary leader with:
• Over 10 years of senior fundraising and revenue growth experience.
• Proven success in brand leadership, marketing strategy, and supporter engagement.
• A track record of leading large teams and creating thriving cultures.
• Skills in strategic thinking, storytelling, and delivering results.
• A flair for digital engagement and fundraising product innovation.

Why you’ll love it here:

We’re a diverse, inclusive, and flexible workplace where you can be your authentic self. Here’s a taste of what we offer:
• Flexible work options, including WFH and family-friendly spaces.
• Employee wellbeing programs and dedicated support networks like Pride@Save, Mental Wellbeing Alliance and First Nations Advisory Committee.
• Full salary packaging benefits to make your dollars go further
• Extra leave so you can recharge and perform at your best.

Join us!

This is your chance to spearhead an innovative Fundraising operation, take the reins with a dynamic team and make a real difference. Let’s change the world together — one child at a time.

Click on the 'Apply' option where you will be redirected to the main ad on our Careers page. This will also allow you to access the full Position Description.

We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Applications close 4pm AEDT, Friday 11th April 2025.

We have tested our application process with diverse groups in mind, with the intent to ensure it's straightforward and accessible for all to apply. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and improve our ability to reach our most vulnerable client groups. But we also know there is no one-size fits-all when it comes to recruitment - so if we didn’t quite hit the mark for you, please let us know at people.culture@savethechildren.org.au. We’re dedicated to ensuring Save the Children Australia is a place where everyone can feel supported – no matter your race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexuality, neurodiversity, culture and beliefs.

Save the Children Australia is a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct. We also support the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

Save the Children is committed to providing and maintaining a safe working environment for its employees and client groups, consistent with our obligations under OH&S legislation.

If you are having any issues with uploading your application for this role, please contact people.culture@savethechildren.org.au for further support.