• Permanent, full-time with a flexible work-from-home hybrid policy
• Kent Town office location, close to public transport and services
• Join a dynamic team and make a difference HeartKids and their families impacted by congenital heart disease (CHD)

HeartKids is the only national not-for-profit organisation solely focused on supporting and advocating for all people impacted by congenital heart disease (CHD), one of Australia's largest causes of infant death.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as we expand the growth of our national services to support our HeartKids, their families, and communities, and be part of a team with strong values and a commitment to delivering impact.

See more at heartkids.org.au.

About the Role

The Fundraising and Events Coordinator is responsible for generating revenue through community fundraising activities and events, including executing national campaigns at local level, maintaining and nurturing existing and building new donor, volunteer and community relationships.

You will be integral to ensuring maximised fundraising outcomes and best practice event delivery.

You will enjoy great variety in your daily tasks, coordinating events and fundraising activities, where you will utilise your skills in stakeholder and engagement management.

Working at HeartKids

• Flexible working arrangements, including working from home.
• NFP salary packaging options.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Be part of our exciting growth and impact on the CHD community.

Experience and Knowledge

• 2-3 years' experience in events or community fundraising coordination/delivery
• Demonstrated success in broad community fundraising, events, marketing and communications with a track record of achieving revenue targets within the not-for-profit and/or charities sector
• Ability to develop and execute fundraising strategies
• Prepare and deliver presentations to potential sponsors and at events when needed
• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management skills with proven ability to establish and nurture relationships
• Experience working with volunteers across events and fundraising campaigns
• Ability to work autonomously while being part of a team
• Intermediate competency in Microsoft Office suite of products
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in social media and developing / executing communication plans

Highly regarded

• Prior involvement in supporter journey planning, fundraising campaigns, and collateral creation.
• Experience gained within a For Purpose organisation.

Other requirements for this role

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• The ability to be adaptable, able to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and successfully coordinate multiple and varied tasks.
• The ability and willingness to use your initiative and anticipate stakeholder needs
• An understanding and appreciation of working collaboratively with others in accordance with the organisations values to proactively support workplace safety, positive culture, and environmental sustainability
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current National Crime or Police Check

To apply, click on Apply Now - Applications should include a resume and cover letter, responding to the criteria listed above.

A position description is attached.

HeartKids is an EEO employer.