A senior leadership opportunity to drive philanthropic support and fundraising growth, leading a high-performing team and strengthening the organisation's impact.

- Lead philanthropic support, fundraising activities and revenue growth for Mary's House Services, supporting women and children impacted by domestic and family violence.
- Responsible for oversight of external communications and brand reputation
- Member of a collaborative leadership team alongside the Operations Director and Client Services Director, and reporting to the CEO.
- North Sydney near Victoria Cross Metro | Full-time | Onsite | Parking available.

The impact of the organisation

Mary’s House Services provides quality services for women and children who have experienced domestic or family violence or abuse.

Established in 2016 as a not-for-profit, Mary’s House Services innovates to provide support services in response to community needs. Primarily funded by the community, through refuges, casework services, community programs and housing coordination, Mary’s House offers trauma-informed support to women and their children while they navigate options before, during and after leaving an abusive relationship.

This is an important period of growth for Mary’s House. Guided by an ambitious 2024–2028 strategy, the organisation is expanding its services and preparing to operate a second refuge, increasing its capacity to support more women and children across the community.

Mary’s House Services is a growing organisation with a dynamic team that consistently delivers strong results and is now looking for a fundraising and philanthropy leader to continue scaling its fundraising, philanthropy and communications capability.

The impact you will have in this role

Reporting directly to the CEO, and forming part of a senior leadership team of three Directors, the Fundraising & Marketing Director will provide broad leadership across the organisation's fundraising, philanthropic support, revenue generation, marketing and communications functions.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role with responsibility for developing and delivering an integrated fundraising strategy, overseeing all revenue streams and continuing to build a high-performing team and a strong culture of fundraising and philanthropy across the organisation. Your team (of six including you) is expected to continue growing in line with increases in revenue.

You will lead a diverse fundraising portfolio directly and through team members spanning cash giving, regular giving, mid-value and major donors, community fundraising, in-kind support, events, workplace giving and corporate partnerships. With an emphasis on sustainable income growth, you will identify opportunities to diversify revenue, strengthen existing programs and develop new sources of funding.

A key component of the role will be personally building and nurturing high-value relationships with major donors including bequestors, trusts and foundations, private ancillary funds (PAFs) and corporate partners. You will bring the strategic thinking and commercial acumen needed to identify opportunities, develop compelling propositions and translate relationships into meaningful revenue outcomes.

Alongside fundraising and philanthropy, through the Philanthropy and Communications Manager, you will oversee marketing and communications, ensuring the organisation's brand, messaging and supporter engagement activities are aligned with its broader strategic objectives.

You will also take ownership of financial performance across the function, including budgeting, forecasting, Board and CEO reporting and performance monitoring. Working closely with the CEO and internal stakeholders,



you will provide clear visibility of fundraising performance, establish ambitious but achievable targets and drive accountability across the team.

This is an opportunity for a dynamic and commercially minded leader who enjoys operating at both a strategic and operational level, bringing people together, building capability and creating a high-performance culture focused on revenue growth, community support and impact and gratitude to the community which sustains our services.

This is a fully on-site role based at Mary’s House Services’ North Sydney office. As a senior leader, you will be visible and accessible and work closely with teams across the organisation and with significant community partners. You may be required to attend Mary’s House Services’ refuges and you will be working on-site where support is provided to casework clients and community program clients.

Key responsibilities

- Develop and deliver an organisation-wide fundraising, philanthropic support and revenue growth strategy aligned with Mary's House Services’ broader strategic objectives.
- Provide leadership across all fundraising revenue streams, including cash giving, regular giving, mid-value, major gifts, trusts and foundations, gifts in wills, events, community fundraising, workplace giving and strategic corporate partnerships.
- Identify opportunities to diversify and sustain income, grow existing programs and establish new revenue streams.
- Personally cultivate and manage high-value relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, private ancillary funds (PAFs) and corporate partners.
- Develop strategic partnerships and tailored funding propositions to secure new philanthropic and commercial support.
- Lead the development of a strong fundraising culture across the organisation, engaging internal stakeholders and building shared ownership of fundraising outcomes.
- Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing team of five (with the intention to grow the team), establishing clear objectives, KPIs and accountability.
- Oversee fundraising budgets, financial planning and forecasting, monitoring performance against income targets and organisational objectives.
- Provide regular reporting and insights on fundraising performance, community support, donor pipeline development, revenue opportunities and financial outcomes to the CEO, Board and relevant Board Committees.
- Oversee marketing and communications through the Philanthropy and Communications Manager, ensuring consistent brand positioning, supporter engagement and alignment with fundraising priorities.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen donor acquisition, retention, stewardship and long-term supporter engagement.
- Continuously evaluate fundraising performance, philanthropic support including in-kind support, community engagement; identify opportunities for improvement and implement strategies to maximise revenue, support and impact.

Skills & experience

- Demonstrated senior leadership experience across fundraising, philanthropic support including in-kind support, revenue generation, business development, strategic partnerships or transferable skills and experience in a similar commercial setting.
- A strong track record of developing and delivering strategies that drive revenue growth and achieve financial targets.




- Experience developing and managing high-value relationships with major donors, philanthropic funders and in-kind supporters, trusts and foundations, corporate partners and/or senior commercial stakeholders to personally generate revenue.
- Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to identify opportunities, develop strategic propositions and translate relationships into measurable revenue outcomes.
- Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial management, forecasting, reporting and performance monitoring.
- Proven people leadership experience, with the ability to build, develop, support and motivate high-performing teams.
- Strong strategic thinking and planning capabilities, balanced with a willingness to be hands-on and personally drive key relationships and opportunities.
- Excellent relationship skills, using emotional intelligence to influence, engage and build trust with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- A dynamic, proactive and outcomes-focused approach, with the confidence to lead change, identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
- A genuine alignment with the purpose and values of Mary's House Services in supporting women and children impacted by domestic and family violence.

This position is open only to people who identify as women. Mary’s House Services considers being a woman to be a genuine occupational qualification for this position under section 31 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) and has been granted a temporary exemption under s5 of the Sex Discrimination Act for certain roles which are co-located with our client service locations and which are required to attend our refuges from time to time.
Benefits of Working with Mary’s House Services

- Make a meaningful contribution to addressing domestic and family violence.
- Work with colleagues who champion gender equality, diversity and everyone’s right to safety.
- Join a culture grounded in respect, empathy, kindness and client choice.
- Have your wellbeing prioritised.
- Receive fair pay, above-Award leave benefits and salary packaging.

Mary’s House Services is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. First Nations people are strongly encouraged to apply. People who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and fulfil the essential skills and experience requirements, you are strongly encouraged to apply.
ApplicationsPlease apply by uploading your resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with conversations progressing with suitable candidates throughout the recruitment process. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.Please direct all enquiries to Rosheen Singh at Impact Advising on *******@impactadvising.com.auImpact Advising is committed to creating diverse and inclusive work environments that reflect the rich tapestry of our communities. We believe that diversity enriches organisations and fosters innovation. We are dedicated to building workforces that are representative of the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our society. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds, and we value a range of experiences, perspectives and career pathways. We actively seek to foster inclusive workplaces where all employees can bring their whole selves to work, feel respected and valued, and have equal opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to providing a fair and unbiased recruitment process, and we strive to eliminate any barriers that may impede the inclusion and participation of underrepresented groups in the workforce.

📌 Fundraising and Marketing Director - Mary's House Services (Sydney)
🏢 Impact Advising
📍 Sydney