Tearfund is seeking a leader to be our next Head of Fundraising

Tearfund Australia is a Christian development, relief and advocacy organisation responding to global poverty and injustice. We work in partnership with local Christian agencies to end poverty, challenge inequality and build sustainable communities.

• To work at Tearfund is to live out your vocation; a space where your faith, passion for justice and skills intersect. Tearfund offers you the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference. As part of the Tearfund team, you are part of a movement which works toward a just and compassionate world in which all people have the opportunity to achieve their God-given potential.
• Tearfund was founded over fifty years ago and is part of the global Tearfund Family. We work with local partners in over 20 countries across Africa, Asia and the Pacific and in Australia with our First Peoples Program.
• We are seeking a leader to be our next Head of Fundraising. This leader will play a central role in ensuring we have the funds necessary for the ongoing transformational work with our partners. They will be able to translate vision into operational strategies, and be a team builder and collaborator who balances trust, openness and accountability.
• Tearfund continues to build our understanding or our role of discipleship and influence within the Australian Church. Our fundraising approach is built on solid theology and reflective practice that seeks to raise funds in a manner consistent with our biblical values.
• We seek to be a diverse Christian-based workplace, in which people of different backgrounds, genders and ages work together and are equally appreciated and respected.

• Tearfund offers a friendly and flexible work environment, generous salary packaging benefits, and the challenge to grow and explore in your faith and justice journey.

Is this you? To be successful in this role, you will have;

• Experience of leading fundraising programs ideally in the not-for-profit sector.
• Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields such as marketing, communications, digital marketing, business development or extensive relevant experience.
• Ability to engage with and work collaboratively.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to create reports
• Familiarity with, active involvement in, and broad understanding of the evangelical church and community.

Position Description

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Information Pack and How to Apply

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Enquiries

Please contact Carmen on Ph: 03 9264 7031

Tearfund Australia’s recruitment and selection procedures and checks reflect our commitment to the well-being and protection of children and vulnerable adults. We seek to be a diverse workplace, in which people of different backgrounds, genders and ages work together and are equally appreciated and respected. People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for Tearfund roles.