• 75 hours per fortnight, continuing position
• East Melbourne

Take the next step in your career with CatholicCare Victoria.

About the Position

The Community Engagement program delivers best practice marketing, fundraising and engagement strategies that promote the CatholicCare Victoria brand, deepen supporter relationships, inspire philanthropic giving and contribute to social change.

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation and evaluation of fundraising activities with a focus on direct mail and digital appeals, regular giving, community fundraising and other individual giving programs. The Fundraising Manager will also be responsible for leading a small team.

Specifically, the position is responsible for:

• Manage the planning, execution, optimisation and evaluation of fundraising activity across individual giving, campaigns and appeals, community fundraising and events.
• Provide leadership, supervision and coaching to Fundraising Coordinator and Donor Relations Administrator positions.
• Work with the Marketing team to develop fundraising initiatives, key messages and communications that support multi-channel application and cut through in the marketplace.
• Develop and manage fundraising revenue and expense budget to ensure adequate resourcing to meet revenue targets

To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Tertiary qualification in Fundraising, Philanthropy, Marketing or related field
• Substantial experience in individual giving, campaigns and appeals, community fundraising and events
• Experience of fundraising in the Church or Diocesan sector

About CatholicCare Victoria

CatholicCare Victoria is a leading and influential provider of charitable and social services in Victoria. The Mission of CatholicCare Victoria is to build communities that recognise and nurture the dignity of each person. Our employees share our Mission for a stronger, more inclusive society through supporting individuals, families and communities in times of need, especially those who are most disadvantaged, vulnerable and/or marginalised.

We deliver excellence in a broad range of child, family and youth services, family relationship services, school counselling and pastoral care services, social housing, employment and advocacy services across various office locations and delivery sites in Victoria.

We draw on the principles of Catholic Social Teaching to inspire and direct our endeavours. We value and respect human dignity, and embrace diversity in an inclusive work environment.

Working for CatholicCare Victoria

At CatholicCare Victoria we offer:

• A family friendly working environment.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Salary packaging for eligible staff.

We embrace, value and respect an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.

We are committed to the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to Apply

For further information and how to apply, visit our website. To submit your application, click Apply Now.

A complete Position Description is attached.

Enquiries to: Bernadette Garcia, Group Director, Community Engagement on 9287 5529.

Please ensure your application includes a cover letter, resume and responses to the key requirements in the position description which is attached to the advertisement on our website.

The successful applicant must have right to work in Australia.

Should you require cultural or other support in submitting your application, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 5337 8999.

Should you require information in alternative formats, please contact our People and Culture Department on 03 5337 8999.

Directions from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer require all CatholicCare Victoria workers to be fully vaccinated, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.