About the role

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, the National Development Director will lead fundraising, communications, public relations and major donor engagement across Australia. You will build strategic relationships with churches, mobilise prayer, grow financial resources, raise awareness and strengthen partnerships with Christian media.

Key responsibilities
Grow the national major donor base
Develop and deliver fundraising and communications strategies
Expand Christian media engagement, digital fundraising and regular giving
Represent Help the Persecuted in Christian media, at churches, conferences and events across Australia
Build and lead a small development team as the ministry expands

About you
Proven fundraising success and strategic capability
Strong communicator with experience in donor development, fundraising, and public speaking
Experience in stakeholder management and understanding of the Christian Church landscape
Innovative and resourceful with great people skills
Ability to pioneer new opportunities without relying on warm introductions
Experience working with boards and volunteers in a fundraising capacity




Experience initiating and developing relationships with media outlets
Ability to work independently, set priorities and perform effectively with minimal supervision

About us

Help the Persecuted rescues, restores and rebuilds the lives of persecuted Christians suffering for their faith in regions hostile to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Part of an international movement, it provides emergency evacuation, protected housing, medical care, trauma counselling, relocation support and sustainable livelihoods through local Ministry Teams, grounded in pastoral care and discipleship. Help the Persecuted have built a warm foundation since 2019: a responsive donor file, an established international communications programme, a growing monthly giving community, and connections into Australian Christian media and church networks that are now ready to be activated.

Perks
Generous salary package, including superannuation and perks, based on experience and qualification
Flexible working arrangements
Home office

📌 National Development Director Sydney (Australia)
🏢 Eagle HR Consulting
📍 Australia