Do you want to work for an organisation that believes in building a stronger community?

Leading not-for-profit, Ballarat Foundation United Way is seeking a Donor Engagement Coordinator who will build relationships with existing donors and attract new donors to support our vision to increase philanthropy and reduce disadvantage within the community we serve.

The position is permanent part-time with flexible arrangements to be negotiated with the right candidate.

The successful candidate will have a demonstrated work history showing achievements from building strong and successful relationships with donors or partners.

Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Marketing and Fundraising Manager, the donor engagement coordinator will have the opportunity to implement new strategies and capitalise on the strong existing foundations built during the past 35 years.

Do you have what it takes? You’ll need to demonstrate:

• How you will effectively engage with donors and build strong relationships
• Ability to engage and influence a wide range of people from different backgrounds – both internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work autonomously but also collaboratively
• Passion for building philanthropy and the community you are serving
• You will work within a team committed to and aligned to its values. Your work will be varied, challenging and rewarding.

Why the Ballarat Foundation?

The Ballarat Foundation’s vision is for a Ballarat region where everyone is free from disadvantage and empowered to prosper.

The Ballarat Foundation is a catalyst for positive community change by enabling philanthropic solutions to social problems. We promote socially responsible giving, engage donors, build community partnerships, deliver grants and operate programs which reduce disadvantage and encourage connection, cohesion and prosperity.

The successful applicant will be employed under the terms of the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award 2010. Benefits, including tax free salary packaging are available to the successful candidate.

Direct questions to [email protected], using the subject line: Donor Engagement Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Further information can be obtained from Andrew Eales, CEO phone: 0422 831 185.

A position description is attached.