Fundraising Coordinator

Are you passionate about advancing Indigenous education in Australia and skilled at building meaningful donor relationships? The Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) is seeking a proactive, relationship-focused Fundraising Coordinator (Major Gifts) to secure philanthropic support and grow AIEF’s national impact. About AIEF AIEF was established in 2008 in response to community demand from Indigenous families who choose to enrol their children in boarding schools. Bringing together the government and private sector, AIEF provides scholarship funding for Indigenous students to complete Year 12 or tertiary studies, with career support and mentoring to help them make a successful transition to employment. Backed by some of Australia’s most influential business, philanthropic, media and community leaders, AIEF has grown from one scholarship student in 2008 to now supporting over 1,500 young Indigenous people from over 400 communities in every state and territory of Australia. AIEF has consistently achieved annual retention, Year 12 completion, and career transition rates above 90% since funding its first scholarship in 2008. The Role Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, the Fundraising Coordinator (Major Gifts) is responsible for securing philanthropic support from individuals by building, stewarding and managing a portfolio of mid‑level to major gift donors and prospects. You will play a key role in delivering the Advancement Strategy and contributing to organisational fundraising targets. Key Responsibilities Build and steward a portfolio of mid‑level to major gift prospects, identifying and qualifying prospective donors through strategic research and relationship‑building activities; Participate in donor cultivation and solicitation processes and contribute to annual major gift revenue targets through strategic donor engagement and portfolio management; Support the Advancement Team in delivering the Advancement Strategy by coordinating and maintaining donor relationships; Coordinate policies and procedures, the onboarding and training of new team members and annual reporting processes; Identify, research and cultivate new prospects through strategic relationship‑building activities; Participate in donor cultivation and solicitation, contributing to annual major gift revenue targets; Develop and implement tailored cultivation and stewardship plans, including face‑to‑face meetings and presentations; Coordinate and maintain donor relationships, ensuring timely, meaningful communication and high‑quality stewardship; Track and manage donor engagement activity in AIEF’s CRM system and support delivery of the Advancement Strategy; Support onboarding and training of new team members, and coordination of policies, procedures and annual reporting processes; Collaborate with colleagues across AIEF to ensure a cohesive and consistent experience for donors and supporters. About You Tertiary qualifications in a related field and/or equivalent, relevant work experience; Demonstrated experience building effective and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders; Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines and maintain attention to detail; Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly and concisely; Ability to collaborate effectively, as well as work proactively and independently; Proficiency with CRM systems and donor database management; Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, syndicated giving programs or collaborative funding models; Experience working within Indigenous education is highly desirable. Benefits of Working with Us Contribute directly to changing the nation by supporting Indigenous education; Access generous salary packaging that boosts your take‑home pay (up to $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accommodation); Receive an additional 7 days of leave each year to support your personal needs; Work from a prime Surry Hills location, close to cafés, restaurants and Central Station; Join a vibrant and dynamic office where no two days are the same; Access multiple opportunities for ongoing training and development; Benefit from an Employee Assistance Program. Application Process Corporate Diversity Pathways has been appointed exclusively to conduct this executive search assignment. All applications will be treated in strict confidence. To make enquiries, contact Jeromine Alpe at or +61 404 888 335. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and help grow AIEF’s community of supporters, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and your vision for advancement and fundraising in support of Indigenous education. For successful candidates, AIEF conducts mandatory probity checks, which include a National Criminal Record Check by the Australian Federal Police and a Working with Children Check by the relevant State and Territory Government(s). Join AIEF in shaping a brighter future for Indigenous students across Australia. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full‑time Job function Administrative Industries Education and Philanthropic Fundraising Services #J-18808-Ljbffr