Fundraising Recruitment Specialists

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Strong fundraising teams play an important role in helping purpose-led organisations grow their impact, strengthen supporter relationships and build sustainable income.

Six Degrees Executive partners with charities, NGOs and other For Purpose organisations to recruit fundraising professionals, from specialist and management appointments through to Heads of Fundraising, Heads of Philanthropy and senior leadership.

With experience recruiting across fundraising, marketing and communications, our team understands how these functions can work together and how their structure can differ depending on an organisation's size, purpose and priorities.

We work across charities and not-for-profits, community and public health, membership and peak bodies, education and other purpose-led organisations.

Where we specialise

Fundraising functions can look very different depending on an organisation's size, funding model and growth priorities. We recruit across fundraising teams for charities, not-for-profits and For Purpose organisations, helping organisations strengthen existing teams, introduce new capability or build functions as their needs evolve.
Fundraising Leadership
Fundraising Leadership

We recruit senior fundraising leaders to shape strategy, strengthen capability and lead teams through growth and change.

Roles we recruit:
Head of Fundraising | Head of Philanthropy | Director of Fundraising | General Manager Fundraising & Marketing | General Manager Philanthropy & Partnerships | Head of Fundraising & Communications

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Individual Giving & Donor Engagement

Build and strengthen relationships with individual donors and supporters with experienced professionals across acquisition, engagement and giving programs.

Roles we recruit:
Individual Giving | Donor Acquisition | Donor Marketing | Supporter Engagement | Regular Giving | Fundraising Managers | Fundraising Coordinators

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Philanthropy & Partnerships

Access professionals experienced in developing philanthropic relationships, securing funding and building partnerships that support long-term fundraising goals.

Roles we recruit:
Philanthropy | Major Gifts | Grants | Bequests & Gifts in Wills | Corporate Partnerships | Sponsorship

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Marketing & Communications

Fundraising often works closely with marketing and communications. Our experience across these functions gives us a strong understanding of how they come together within For Purpose organisations.

Roles we recruit:
Marketing & Communications | Campaigns | Content | Digital Marketing | Communications & Engagement

Fundraising jobs we recruit

Meet our dedicated fundraising specialists who connect businesses with skilled professionals across Australia. Their expertise and industry knowledge ensure every placement is the right fit, every time.
  • Head of/Director Fundraising
  • Head of/Director Philanthropy
  • Supporter Acquisition Managers
  • Supporter Retention Managers
  • Bequests Manager
  • Major Gifts Manager
  • Corporate Partnerships Manager/Director
  • Community Engagement Manager
  • Individual Giving Manager

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What our customers
say about us

Hear from clients and candidates who have partnered with Six Degrees Executive. Their stories reflect our commitment to genuine relationships, clear communication and successful outcomes.

Meet our Fundraising consultants

Our Fundraising consultants combine established networks across Australia's For Purpose sector with an understanding of the specialist skills and experience required across fundraising, from emerging professionals through to senior leaders.

Meet the team
Lauren Madden
Lauren Madden

Manager
Communications & Corporate Affairs, Policy & Program, Education, Not for profit, Government, Fundraising, Melbourne

Danielle Martinelli
Danielle Martinelli

Senior Consultant
Contracting, Marketing, Not for profit, Fundraising, Melbourne

Fundraising recruitment partnerships

Our work often starts with one appointment and develops as an organisation's needs evolve. We've supported For Purpose organisations through restructures, new leadership appointments and broader team builds across fundraising, marketing and communications.

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GM Fundraising and Marketing
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Corporate Partnerships Manager
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Head of Individual and Community Giving
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Head of Corporate Partnerships Events and Community

Fundraising job opportunities

Looking for your next opportunity in fundraising? Explore permanent and contract roles across fundraising, philanthropy, partnerships, individual giving and supporter engagement.
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What our customers
say about us

Hear from clients and candidates who have partnered with Six Degrees Executive. Their stories reflect our commitment to genuine relationships, clear communication and successful outcomes.

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Fundraising recruitment FAQs

Have another question? Get in touch with our Fundraising team.

We recruit across fundraising leadership, philanthropy, major giving, individual giving, supporter acquisition and retention, bequests, corporate partnerships and community fundraising. Our appointments range from specialist and management roles through to Heads and Directors of Fundraising and Philanthropy.

Our Fundraising team works predominantly with charities, not-for-profits and For Purpose organisations, alongside community and public health organisations, membership and peak bodies, education and other purpose-led organisations.

Yes. We recruit senior fundraising appointments including Heads and Directors of Fundraising and Philanthropy. For executive-level appointments, we can also work alongside our dedicated Executive Search practice.

Yes. We recruit permanent and contract fundraising professionals, including additional resources required during periods of increased activity, organisational change, parental leave and other short or medium-term requirements.

Every individual represented by Six Degrees Executive has had a personal meeting with one of our skilled recruiters. We take the time to talk about their experience, qualifications, accomplishments as well as their career aspirations and goals.

Yes. We regularly support organisations across more than one appointment. This can include recruiting a senior fundraising leader before helping build specialist capability underneath them, or supporting organisations as they restructure or expand their fundraising function.

Our fundraising talent recruitment consultants, combine targeted search with established networks across the For Purpose markets. This allows us to engage both active candidates and experienced professionals who may not currently be looking for a new opportunity.

 Fundraising is a specialist function focused on generating income and building relationships with donors, supporters and partners, while Not for Profit refers to a broader sector of organisations that operate to achieve a social, community or charitable purpose. Fundraising is an important function within many not-for-profits and charities, alongside areas such as marketing, communications and digital. 

Yes. Six Degrees Executive has established experience partnering with charities and not-for-profit organisations across Australia. We support organisations with appointments across fundraising, philanthropy, marketing and communications, from specialist and management roles through to senior leadership and broader team builds.

Fundraising FAQs

After confirming the placement, the assignment manager responsible for approving the candidate's timesheets will receive an email to access our user-friendly online payroll and timesheet system called "Astute". Within this system, the candidate will complete their weekly timesheets for your approval.

If you're using Astute to approve timesheets, these articles from the Astute Help Centre might be helpful.

Fixed-term contracts have a defined duration, while on-hire contracts are indefinite and can be terminated with notice.

Yes, successful contracting candidates, otherwise known as 'on-hire' employees, are hired by us.  We invoice you, the company, on a weekly basis and the on-hire employee is also paid weekly.

Every individual represented by Six Degrees Executive has had a personal meeting with one of our skilled recruiters. We take the time to talk about their experience, qualifications, accomplishments as well as their career aspirations and goals.

The time it takes to fill contracting roles can vary depending on the specificity of the requirements and the efficiency of your internal process. Typically, we are able to fill these roles within a timeframe of 24 to 72 hours.

“Total Charge Rate” is a rate inclusive of candidate base + super, taxes, workers comp, insurance and agency margin. There is no “upfront fee”, as everything is rolled into one outgoing cost for you.