Be part of an exciting growth phase for a globally respected international development organisation.
The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.
Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive together. Aga Khan Foundation Australia (AKF Australia) was established in 2022 as the Foundation’s outreach and representation office. in Australia. It is focused on building partnerships and mobilising financial and technical resources in support of AKF's programmes across Africa, Central and South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. At an exciting stage of growth, AKF Australia is expanding its network of partners and supporters across Australia and building its local resource mobilisation program.
As Fundraising and Partnerships Officer, you will support AKF Australia's next phase of growth in an inaugural role reporting to the Country Director. The position spans donor stewardship, philanthropic partnerships, fundraising administration and selected institutional funding support.
In this role, you will:
- Research prospective philanthropic partners, including foundations, family offices and private institutions
- Prepare cases for support, briefing papers and proposals for partner engagement
- Steward individual donors through personalised communications and engagement activities
- Coordinate donor communications, events and supporter enquiries
- Maintain accurate records and reporting in Raiser's Edge or a similar CRM
- Support donation processing, receipting and acknowledgements
You are a relationship-focused, organised and values-led fundraising or partnerships professional who enjoys meaningful work with global impact. You bring strong research and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing organisation.
This role would suit someone who enjoys variety in their day-to-day and is adaptable in their approach. You’ll be comfortable supporting across different streams and stepping up to support where required to contribute to the organisation’s success.
You have:
- 3–5 years' experience in fundraising, partnerships or relationship management in the Australian not-for-profit sector
- Knowledge of the Australian philanthropic landscape
- Experience preparing quality proposals, briefings or cases for support
- Excellent written communication and stakeholder coordination skills
- Experience using Raiser's Edge or a similar CRM
- A genuine commitment to international development and alignment with AKF's values
- Join a globally respected development organisation making a meaningful difference
- Help shape an emerging fundraising and partnerships function in Australia
- Work in a collaborative, values-led environment
- Hybrid working arrangements from the Melbourne office
- Competitive salary package plus salary packaging benefits
Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your motivation to work for Aga Khan Foundation Australia and how your experience aligns with the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
For more information, or a confidential discussion, contact Lucy Kershaw at Beaumont People: lucy.kershaw@beaumontpeople.com.au.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. 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 encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities. Should you require a reasonable adjustment for your application, Beaumont People would be happy to discuss this with you.
AKF Australia is committed to gender equality and safeguarding, and encourages applications from women and people of all backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
