• Work for a leading animal welfare charity
• Lead and deliver the fundraising plan for RSPCA Victoria and help us increase community engagement and raise awareness of ending cruelty to all animals
• Based at our Burwood East site, in a full-time capacity with hybrid working arrangements available
• $105k salary package inclusive of superannuation

RSPCA Victoria has a fabulous opportunity for an experienced events and community fundraising specialist to join our team to promote and deliver our ambitious events program including the iconic Million Paws Walk and Cup Cake Day events. If you have ever wanted to work in the animal welfare sector, this role with one of Victoria's favourite charities could be for you.

About RSPCA Victoria

RSPCA Victoria is a non-government, community-based, not-for-profit organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals’. We are Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation.

Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria’s values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.

About the role

The Events & Community Fundraising Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of community fundraising campaigns to grow income, increase engagement and raise awareness of both state-wide and national digital and in-person peer-to-peer events.

Role duties & responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Events and Community Fundraising strategy and business plan to deliver the required performance outcomes in accordance with broader organisational goals within budget
• Manage, lead, and develop a team of staff and volunteers to the highest levels of performance, engagement and job satisfaction to deliver the Events & Community Fundraising plan
• Lead the delivery and performance of the RSPCA Victoria Events and Community Fundraising program, including promotion, resourcing, organisation and review of all event and program related activities to maximise their success and contribution to the organisations fundraising efforts
• Lead national flagship campaigns such as Million Paws Walk, working with other RSPCA Community Fundraising Managers across the other RSPCA Member Societies to lead and execute inspiring campaigns
• Explore new and innovative ways to increase interest in events and community fundraising, expand mass-participation events, and develop and evolve plans to achieve targets and maximise growth opportunities

What we are looking for from you

• Previous experience in leading and developing high performing teams
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing events and community fundraising program including digital promotion and engagement
• Outstanding verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment
• Sound knowledge of fundraising legislation, practices and philosophies of charitable giving
• Ability to work on weekends and outside of standard business hours as required by individual events

Highly regarded

• Tertiary qualification in Event Management or equivalent qualification and/or experience
• Proficiency in fundraising CRM with knowledge of integration of fundraising platforms such as Fundraising and Campaign Monitor and Mailchimp is highly desirable

Recruitment Requirements

• Valid driver’s licence
• Willingness to undergo a National Police Check
• Willingness to obtain an Employee Working with Children’s Check

What we can offer you

• Encouraged work-life balance, flexible working arrangements including a blend of working from home and office-based work, a broad range of leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional leave (6 days per year pro-rata), purchased leave, paid parental leave, study leave and paid family and domestic violence leave
• Recognised by Mental Health First Aid Australia, as a skilled workplace - Access to a range of mental health and wellbeing supportive initiatives, including confidential counselling services and education programs
• Generous discount on products and services, including Royal Canine pet food, Hush Puppies footwear and RSPCA Victoria retail and vet clinic products and services
• Salary packaging and novated lease arrangements on offer with leading provider, Maxxia
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role

How to Apply

To learn more about our organisation and this job opportunity, please visit our website and download the Position Description for more details.

Alternatively, please contact our Recruitment Team via [email protected] using the subject line: Events & Community Fundraising Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

If this role is of interest to you, submit your application with your cover letter and resume, addressing how you meet the selection criteria. 

RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Policy  here.