Who are we?

Webelievewhen we invest in girls, everything changes-their families, communities and entire nations rise. We tackle the root causes of inequality, support communities through crisis, and shift money, power and influence toward girls and the local organisations closest to them.

We are evolving. We are becoming a catalyst for change-mobilisingevidence, influence and investment that strengthens those closest to the issues, rather than simply delivering programs ourselves. This is the world you will help us create.

The Opportunity

Plan International Australia is entering a bold new chapter. OurGirls Risestrategy repositions us as a bridge builder-connecting resources,evidenceand influencetolocally ledorganisations driving change for girls at scale. At the heart of this strategy is a strategicflywheel:thought leadership, advocacy and resourcemobilisationworking as one system, where every success compounds into greater impact for girls.

We are looking for a Director of Fundraising to lead the engine that funds this strategy.

This is not a traditional fundraising leadership role. You will own the full fundraising portfolio-regular giving, mid-value, cash, gifts in wills, and the digital supporter experience-and you will be the architect of a deliberate pipeline that moves supporters from first gift to deep, lasting commitment.You'llensure the transition from mass-market fundraising to high-value philanthropic relationships is intentional,strategicand seamless.

Sitting on the Executive Leadership Team and reporting directly to the CEO, you will shape the long-term direction of income generation at Plan International Australia-setting forecasts, investment strategy and the future channel and product mix. You will work at the critical intersection of fundraising,dataand technology, partnering closely with the COO to unlock the potential of AI,automationand our CRM as strategic assets.

This role exists because our income mix must fundamentally shift. Traditional revenue streams are in structural decline. Growth will come from philanthropy, gifts in wills, climatefinanceand diversified giving.Thatis going torequirenew capabilities, newthinkingand a differentorganisationalshape!You will deliver reliable income today while building the supporter relationships and technology foundations that sustain us for the long term.

What You'll Do

- Set the long-term fundraising direction for Plan International Australia, including income forecasts, investmentstrategyand channel/product mix.
- Contribute toorganisation-wide strategy,riskand resource decisions as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, bringing a supporter and revenue lens to cross-portfolio choices.
- Represent Plan International Australia externally in fundraising forums, sector bodies and across the Plan International global federation.
- Provide reports, papers and recommendations to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team,Board,and its sub-committees.

Drive Performance

- Hold accountability for the fundraising P&L;: income targets, acquisition investment, retentionperformanceand cost-to-income ratios across all giving products.




- Lead strategy for regular giving, mid-value, cash, gifts in wills, and the donor-facing supporter experience-ensuring the pipeline from first gift to high-value transition is deliberate, not accidental.
- Treat acquisitionspendsas investment within agreed guardrails, sharing a single funnel view of income, cost,qualityand lifetime value.

Build the Future

- Champion responsible, ethical use of AI and automation across fundraising to improve supporter experience and team productivity.
- Ensure the fundraising CRM and supporter data environment are managed as strategic assets, in close partnership with the Technology, Data and AI team.
- Work across portfolios to ensure fundraising propositions are grounded in credible program evidence and impact stories.

Own Critical Connections

- Partner with the Deputy CEO, Engagement to ensure smooth handoff from pipeline to philanthropic cultivation at the agreed high-value threshold.
- Collaborate with the COO to translate fundraising priorities into the technical backlog, with AI and automation use cases that make us smarter and leaner.
- Coordinate with the Deputy CEO, Impact on emergency appeal execution and program-grounded fundraising propositions.
- Work with the General Manager, Finance to bring finance into channel and campaign decisions beforespendingis locked.

Lead People

- Lead,coachand develop the Fundraising team, building a culture of accountability,learningand collaboration.
- Set clear, measurable goals and ensure team members have the support,feedbackand development opportunities to do their best work.
- Model feminist leadership-share decision-making, seek out the strengths of colleagues, and contribute to a positive, connectedorganisationalculture.

Hold Compliance and Risk

- Ownorganisationalcompliance with all applicable fundraising standards including the ACFID Code of Conduct, FIA Code of Practice, PFRA Code, Australian Privacy Principles, ACNC and ATO requirements.
- Ensure fundraising activitiescomply withsafeguarding and child protection policies.
- Ensure all fundraising materials uphold our values-avoiding paternalistic,saviorismor stereotyped representations of the children,girlsand communities we work with.

How You'll Bring Your Best

- Youdemonstratea deep commitment to equality, humanrights,and gender justice in all you do.
- You challenge power dynamics and processes that are unjust.
- You share power and seek out the strengths ofcolleagueswhile holding clear accountability for your areas of responsibility. You work beyond traditional team boundaries, enjoying collaboration and coaching over directing.
- You embody self-awareness and the courage to bevulnerable.




- You embrace using AI and technology responsibly and ethically to help us work smarter and deliver more for girls.
- You look for ways to evolve our waysofworking.
- Youdemonstratea deep commitment to child protection and safeguarding in all you do.

What You'll Bring

- Significant senior leadership experience in fundraising within the for-purpose sector, witha track recordof delivering income growth and managing complex P&Ls.;
- Demonstrated experience building supporter pipelines across multiple channels-from mass-market acquisition through to mid-value and high-value transition.
- Strategic acumen: the ability to set long-term direction while making sharp, evidence-based decisions in the short term.
- Experience leading teams through change with empathy,clarityand accountability.
- Fluency in data-driven decision-making and genuine curiosity about how technology, AI and automation can transform fundraising.
- Understanding of the Australian philanthropic and fundraising landscape, including regulatory requirements.
- A genuine commitment to feminist leadership, gender equality,inclusionanddiversity.
- Experience engaging with Boards and senior stakeholders, with the confidence torepresenttheorganisationexternally.

What It Feels Like to WorkwithUs

- You will get up each day knowing your work helps create justice and equality for girls.
- Hybrid working:We do some of our work in the office and some at home-and honour true flexibility.
- You'llfind strength in our diversity,inclusivenessand mutual respect.
- Salary packagingup to $15,900 in pre-tax salary packaging plus $2,650 meals and entertainment packaging, increasing your take-home pay.
- You'll feel part of a broader team. Beyond just the people you work with every day - because we see that creating change for girls takes all of us, working as one interconnected organisation.
- Connection: regular team events, offsites, and active staff-led communities including our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Working Group, Reconciliation Action Plan Group, Pride Network Committee and Social Committee.

Safeguarding, GenderEqualityand Inclusion

Safeguarding, gender equality,inclusionand anti-racism are central to who we are and how we work. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure that we, and anyone whorepresentsus,donot harm, abuse or commit any act of violence against the people we work with - including children, young people, and all participants and partners.

Plan International believes that in a world where children and program participants face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we do everything we can to keep children and program participants secure. As part of our efforts to create safe environments for children and program participants, candidates willbe requiredto complete a satisfactory National police Check, sign our Safeguarding policies and code of conduct, and where necessary complete a Working with Children Check.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of all genders and sexualities.

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