• Leverage your campaign coordination and relationship-building expertise to support and drive growth for a thriving community fundraising program.
• An opportunity to elevate Australian Cancer Research Foundation’s visibility across Australia and create unforgettable experiences for supporters.
• Inspiring, supportive team culture, fantastic leadership - flexible hybrid working in Sydney CBD.

Impact of the Organisation

Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) equips world-class scientists with the cutting-edge technology and infrastructure they need to drive better prevention, earlier detection and more effective treatment across all cancer types.

Since 1984, thanks to generous supporters, ACRF has awarded 93 grants totalling more than $209 million to 44 research institutions nationwide – enabling high-impact cancer research to take place all across Australia.

With 2 in 5 Australians diagnosed with cancer by age 85 and the remaining 3 in 5 closely impacted, ACRF backs bold ideas that lead to discoveries that save and change lives.  

This is your opportunity to contribute to work that truly matters. In this critical role, you will help secure the vital funding that enables Australia’s leading cancer researchers to deliver breakthroughs that improve and save lives.

Impact You Will Have

As the Community Fundraising Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating fundraising campaigns including ACRF’s national signature peer-to-peer 60k in May, Brave Shave, as well as a high-volume calendar of third-party events including runs and marathons and DIY – Hair Dare, Host, Challenge and Celebrate.

This role will be at the forefront of expanding and strengthening the fundraising base by building strong, long-term relationships with participants, donors and supporters to increase funds and boost ACRF’s visibility across Australia.

You will be passionate, energetic, and results-driven, executing campaigns from start to finish and showcasing excellent timeline and workflow management skills. This role will work cross-functionally with the internal marketing team and will have the support of agency partners.

With a community fundraising program full of growth potential, this is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to develop their skills while working alongside an experienced manager who is passionate about mentoring, training and supporting their professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Community Fundraising Manager in executing project plans for national events like 60km in May, Brave Shave, and other peer-to-peer fundraising activities.
• Manage third-party fundraising platforms, supporting custom fundraising sites and campaigns in collaboration with external and internal teams.
• Oversee offline fundraising administration, including collecting proposals, handling fundraising documentation, and ensuring compliance with FIA Code and Policy.
• Implement a best-in-class donor care and stewardship program focused on acquisition, activation, reactivation, loyalty, and retention in line with ACRF's strategy.
• Acknowledge, reward, and support fundraisers, working with the Community Fundraising Manager to grow ACRF’s VIP high-value fundraisers program.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on income and campaign outcomes.
• Execute onboarding and stewardship for community fundraisers to increase participation, conversion rates, and fundraising success.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to create acquisition and promotion strategies for fundraising initiatives.
• Provide exceptional supporter experiences to enhance campaign impact.
• Work with the Partnerships team to identify peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities for corporate support or sponsorship.
• Support high-value community fundraisers who independently deliver annual or bi-annual events, including gala dinners, car rallies, sporting events and gym-based challenges..
• Track industry trends and share insights to help ACRF evolve in the fundraising sector.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in fundraising / marketing or similar.
• Previous experience in fundraising, community engagement, supporter services or campaign management is ideal.
• Superior project management skills, with the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with third-party fundraising platforms like GoFundraise and Grassrootz.
• High energy, donor-centric outlook, and a strong sense of initiative.
• Goal-oriented with a solutions-focused, "can-do" attitude.
• Excellent customer service skills and highly organised.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM platforms.
• An ability to travel occasionally, attend weekend and out-of-hours work.
• Passionate about ACRF’s work to support breakthroughs and discoveries in cancer research.

Applications

Please apply by uploading your resume. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with conversations progressing with suitable candidates throughout the recruitment process. Interviews may commence prior to the closing date, so we encourage early applications.

Please direct all enquiries to Kristina Baric at Impact Advising on [email protected] using the subject line: Community Fundraising Coordinator - Australian Cancer Research Foundation enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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