• Globally recognised charity
• Spearhead strategic development and implementation of fundraising communications
• Hybrid, Melbourne (Burwood East)
• Full-time

World Vision Australia

is an organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change, dedicated to helping vulnerable children and adults lead full lives. As Australia’s largest international non-government organisation, it works with vulnerable communities at the grassroots level, empowering them with knowledge, skills and resources to work their way out of poverty.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Donor Engagement, the Fundraising Communications Manager plays a pivotal role in WVA’s Private Funding Group in developing and implementing values-aligned strategies to effectively communicate with donors and potential supporters across all Private Funding donor groups. Working in synergy with the broader Private Funding Team and other communications specialists, this role creates compelling materials and collateral such as grant proposals, funding proposals, press releases, EDM’s, direct mail, emergency response material as well as preparing quarterly budgets that meet compliance and internal standards for quality.

About YOU

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising and/or communications
• Excellent writing and copywriting skills with a donor-centric approach and experience across print and digital channels
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to form and maintain meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Familiarity with philanthropy, corporates and trusts & foundations
• Exceptional storytelling ability, strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex concepts to audiences in simple form
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and work closely with team members
• Design skills are advantageous
• Relevant tertiary qualifications (Nonprofit Management, Business, Marketing, Communications

World Vision is a Christian organisation that empowers everyday Australians to create meaningful change for children through relief, development and advocacy work. It offers great benefits such as salary packaging, birthday leave, flexible working arrangements, free on-site parking and an on-site café for their employees.

World Vision Australia embraces diversity, employing people from a range of cultural and religious backgrounds. It takes safeguarding responsibilities seriously and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and adults. Stringent recruitment procedures ensure only the most suitable people work directly with children in programs. All successful candidates must undergo pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check. Staff and volunteers receive ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with vulnerable children and their families. World Vision Australia participates in the Inter-Agency Scheme for the Disclosure of Safeguarding-related Misconduct in Recruitment Processes within the Humanitarian and Development Sector.

Click 'Apply Now' if you are a passionate and purpose-driven communications professional with a strong background in fundraising.
Gembridge is proud to partner with World Vision Australia.

For a confidential discussion, contact Lisa Krishtul or Jenni D’Orival at Gembridge on 03 8375 9661 or [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Communications Manager - World Vision Australia enquiry via EthicalJobs.