Fundraising Manager - Supporter Acquisition Lead the strategy and delivery of multi-channel acquisition campaigns to attract new donors across individual giving, community fundraising and bequests. Newly created role. Permanent, full-time or 4 days a week. Hybrid work and can be based in Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne. This role is seeking a strategic and experienced Fundraising Manager - Supporter Acquisition to lead the supporter acquisition portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of individual giving, community fundraising and bequest campaigns for Australia’s peak dementia body. Impact of the organisation Dementia Australia is the national peak body representing the more than 433,000 Australians living with dementia and the 1.7 million people involved in their care. As the second leading cause of death in Australia, and likely soon to be the first, dementia presents urgent and complex challenges, and Dementia Australia is leading the response through advocacy, education, support services, and vital research. They work alongside people impacted by dementia to ensure their voices are heard, their experiences are reflected, and their rights are upheld. Together, they’re building a more inclusive, informed and dementia-friendly future. Impact you will have Reporting to the General Manager - Fundraising, this newly created leadership role will drive the acquisition of new supporters for individual giving, community fundraising and bequests, through coordinated, omnichannel strategies. You’ll lead a capable team focused on delivering data-led campaigns across digital, direct mail and telemarketing. Working closely with colleagues across marketing and fundraising, you’ll ensure a seamless supporter journey and an exceptional donor experience. This is a strategic and hands-on role, perfect for someone who thrives on performance, innovation and team leadership, while keeping a vision of long-term donor value and sustainable growth. Joining at a time of exciting change and momentum, this is a chance to make the role your own by shaping the future of acquisition and making a lasting impact in the fight against one of Australia’s deadliest diseases. Key Responsibilities: Design and execute omnichannel acquisition strategies across digital, direct mail and telemarketing Manage campaign analytics and use data-driven insights to maximise ROI and supporter lifetime value Lead a talented team and oversee their campaign planning and execution Create seamless supporter journeys by collaborating closely with retention and growth teams Partner with marketing and communications to ensure campaigns align with brand, tone, and national messaging Build strong cross-functional relationships to support holistic fundraising performance and team-wide cohesion Skills and Experience: You’ll be a strategic fundraiser who brings energy, insight and leadership capability. You’re naturally analytical, confident in campaign planning and delivery, and enjoy mentoring a team while managing the mechanics of acquisition at scale. Proven experience in individual giving, digital, or acquisition-focused fundraising or similar Proven success developing and delivering multi-channel acquisition campaigns (e.g. digital, direct mail, telemarketing) Strong understanding of supporter journeys, donor behaviour, and conversion funnels Experience with data-driven decision-making, analysing performance, optimising ROI, and reducing cost-per-acquisition Strong strategic thinking and planning ability able to align acquisition with broader organisational and retention goals Demonstrated leadership and team management skills capable of mentoring, coaching, and building high-performing teams High-level project management skills able to coordinate complex campaigns, manage deadlines, and juggle competing priorities Confidence with budget management and reporting, including forecasting and income tracking Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience briefing creatives and presenting campaign insights Strong stakeholder engagement and ability to influence across departments and levels Please direct all enquiries to Kristina Lesko at Impact Advising on kristina@impactadvising.com.au Impact Advising is committed to creating diverse and inclusive work environments that reflect the rich tapestry of our communities. 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