Bipolar Australia is a national not-for-profit organisation founded in 2014 to support everyone affected by bipolar disorders, including people living with the condition, their carers, families, and the professionals who walk alongside them. Our vision is that every person affected by bipolar disorders, provided with effective support, can live well and fulfil their potential. With over 600,000 Australians living with bipolar disorder, the need for sustained, mission-aligned funding has never been greater.
The Fundraising & Grants Director is a newly expanded volunteer role responsible for building and stewarding the financial foundations that make our work possible. This role spans the full fundraising lifecycle, from identifying and securing grant opportunities to cultivating individual donors and corporate supporters who share our belief that recovery is possible, and that no Australian should face bipolar disorder without the support they need.
Operational: Grants
- Maintain grants calendar and tracking system
- Coordinate grant progress reporting with program managers
- Prepare and submit grant applications and supporting documentation
Operational: Fundraising and Donations
- Design and support individual giving campaigns (one-off and recurring)
- Manage donor acknowledgement processes and maintain donor records
- Coordinate with communications to produce donor-facing materials that reflect Bipolar Australia’s voice and values
- Support corporate partnership outreach and sponsorship proposals
Skills & Qualifications
- Grant writing experience highly desirable
- Experience in fundraising, donor stewardship, or development roles
- Strong written communication skills across formal and persuasive registers
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Familiarity with CRM systems or donor management platforms an advantage
- Alignment with Bipolar Australia’s values, particularly lived experience recognition and open communication