Fundraising and Social Impact Specialist

Who we are

Community First Development is a First Nations led community development and research organisation. We back the aspirations of First Peoples through community-led solutions. 

What we do

Community First Development partners with 100s of communities, businesses and organisations across Australia on their top priorities, providing community development expertise and access to cross-industry specialised skills.

How we do it

Across the country, First Nations people invite us to walk alongside them to build partnerships that support their goals, there way. Every project starts with listening. We sit down together to yarn, share stories and plan.   Then, we connect skilled volunteers with communities to help bring those plans to life, always guided by what the community decides and leads. Community First Development volunteers are invited by communities to support the community goals they set.

About the opportunity

This First Nations community-controlled organisation is based in Melbourne's Southeast, and Community First Development has worked alongside them for several years. They run a range of culturally strengthening programs and activities to meet the needs and aspirations of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, supporting the health and wellbeing of local community.

The organisation is seeking the support of a dynamic fundraising specialist to work alongside the team in developing a strategy to attract long-term philanthropic, pro-bono and government investment, as they work towards their goal of full self-determination and long-term sustainability.

Project objectives

• Develop an overarching fundraising strategy which Identifies philanthropic, pro bono and government funding opportunities
• Secure new revenue through donor engagement, fundraising campaigns/events and approaches to philanthropic, corporate and government partners
• Build sustainable funding streams by securing funding commitments and establishing long term partners

Skills/experience required

• Qualifications in Business, Communications, Social Impact, or a related field, or equivalent senior professional experience
• Experience in the fundraising, philanthropic & Not-For-Profit sector
• Ability to work respectfully alongside First Nations people

This project can be undertaken remotely or with in-person support from a Melbourne based volunteer.

Please note, Community First Development volunteer opportunities are only open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents.