Good Return is an innovative not-for-profit working to create a world without poverty by advancing economic empowerment and financial inclusion across the Asia-Pacific region.
As Development Director , you will be a key driver of Good Return’s philanthropic growth. Working closely with the CEO, you will lead the organisation’s fundraising strategy, steward transformational donor relationships, and secure the philanthropic investment required to scale impact- particularly for women’s economic empowerment.
In this senior leadership role, you will:
- Lead and deliver Good Return’s philanthropic fundraising and business development strategy , with philanthropy as a core and essential revenue stream
- Cultivate, steward, and grow high-value philanthropic relationships with trusts, foundations, and major donors
- Secure significant philanthropic grants, major gifts, and long-term donor commitments aligned with Good Return’s mission
- Oversee corporate partnerships and marketing functions to strengthen philanthropic income and brand presence
- Inspire and lead a small, high-performing team to meet ambitious fundraising and impact goals
- Represent Good Return with credibility and purpose across philanthropic, corporate, and sector networks
You are a strategic, engaging leader with deep and demonstrated experience in philanthropy . You bring a strong understanding of the philanthropic landscape and a proven ability to design and deliver successful fundraising strategies. You are skilled at engaging donors around impact, building trust-based relationships, and converting shared values into sustained investment.
You are motivated by purpose and committed to social justice, sustainable development, and women’s economic empowerment.
Essential experience and capabilities:
- Substantial experience in philanthropic fundraising within a not-for-profit, NGO, or social impact organisation
- A proven track record of securing high-value philanthropic grants and major gifts from trusts, foundations, and individual donors
- Demonstrated success in donor stewardship, relationship management, and long-term partnership development
- Strong strategic, analytical, and planning skills applied to fundraising growth
- Proven leadership experience, including managing and mentoring teams in a purpose-driven environment
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to represent impact compellingly to senior stakeholders
- Salary packaging benefits and flexible hybrid working
- 0.8 FTE senior leadership role , reporting directly to the CEO
- A rare opportunity to lead and shape a high-impact philanthropic portfolio across the Asia-Pacific region
- A collaborative, values-led culture grounded in inclusion, respect, and accountability
Apply now by submitting your CV and a short cover letter outlining your philanthropic experience and why you are the right person for this role.
Applications will be reviewed as they’re received.
For more information, or a confidential discussion, contact Jakki Travers at Beaumont People: Jakki.travers@beaumontpeople.com.au
Beaumont People have been engaged to recruit this role. Please direct all enquiries to Beaumont People.
Beaumont People believes a diverse workplace is a happy workplace and encourage applications from people of all different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. They do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or parental status. Should you require a reasonable accommodation to be made for your application to be assessed Beaumont People would be more than happy to discuss how that can be arranged.
