• JOB TYPE: Part Time (15 hours/week to be worked as agreed). 12 month contract, with future ongoing permanency upon review at end of contract.
• PAY SCALE: Salary based on the SCHCADS Award – Level 5
• LOCATION: 320 Main St Mornington Vic 3931
• REPORTS TO: CEO

POSITION CONTEXT

The Communications and Relationships Manager is a newly created position, reporting directly to the CEO. The position will sit within the Leadership Team of the organisation, together with the Senior Case Manager and CEO.

This position description outlines a range of duties, responsibilities and selection criteria.

While MCSC is fortunate to have a reliable source of funding through local, state and federal government and other key private funders, there is a growing need for MCSC to have access to a pool of non-committed funds. These funds are needed for critical services that government funding will not cover and will maintain our ability to deliver strong and independent advocacy.

As an iconic organic organisation with a strong supporter base, MCSC is well placed to diversify revenue away from a high reliance on government with greater annual contributions from philanthropy (e.g. major gifts, bequests, trusts & foundation grants) and fundraising (e.g. corporate fundraising, monthly donations, workplace giving). Well managed relationships with existing and new partners will be critical to our success in building these pathways.

Our 40th anniversary presents a unique opportunity to reconnect with MCSC supporters and build a stronger fundraising profile.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Communications and Relationships Manager will be responsible for the development, delivery and evaluation of a Fundraising Strategy at MCSC. They will develop relationships and partnerships to support the organisation’s fundraising outcomes, lead and/or coordinate activities that will enable MCSC to diversify its income sources and to build untagged funding to meet its fundraising goals.

The Communications and Relationships Manager will lead and/or coordinate organisational marketing and communications. They will seek to incorporate the voices of people with lived experience into our fundraising and communications efforts and materials.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Fundraising

• Develop a Fundraising Strategy.
• Develop a Fundraising Plan which should include:
  • Maintenance of a segmented list of potential sources of support.
  • Identification and delivery of fundraising channels which may include major gifts, individual giving, appeals, community fundraising, trusts and foundations, bequests and corporate partnerships.
  • Identification of fundraising goals, targets and other measures of success.
• Identify, engage and build relationships with potential donors in conjunction with the CEO and other senior staff and/or Committee.

Communications and Relationships

• Create communications and marketing materials to support the Fundraising Plan and specific campaigns, as well as regular communications to new and existing donors.

• Ensure the MCSC website is kept up to date with current and relevant content.
• Coordination of communications including:
  • Development of regular e-newsletters and contribute to key publications (e.g. Annual Report) and events of the organisation (e.g. donor events).
  • Contribution of content to all communications platforms of the organisation with a focus on marketing and fundraising.
  • Supporting a MCSC social media working group.
• Ensure an up-to-date database and contact list for communications and fundraising purposes.

General

• Support the achievement of the MCSC Vision, Values and Behaviours, adhering to organisational policies and procedures.
• Attend internal staff and planning meetings, supervision and performance review processes.
• Participate in professional development as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as directed and necessary to the proper performance of the role.

Conditions:

• 15 hours per week delivery over 3-4 days. There is flexibility around the hours of delivery for this position as determined by the CEO
• 12 month contract with possibility of extension
• Salary based on the SCHCADS Award
• Time in lieu of overtime payment
• Three-month probationary period on commencement of position
• Salary package option available based on current Fringe Benefits Tax Legislation

A position description is attached.