Our growing community fundraising department is seeking a dynamic, experienced Fundraising Manager who is passionate about our cause and making a difference in the lives of homeless young people. The ideal candidate will be a creative, collaborative and agile team player who can ‘hit the ground running’ to proactively source, develop and nurture key relationships with external stakeholders.

Demonstrated end-to-end experience in establishing, delivering and growing major fundraising projects is essential to this role, as is an understanding of NFP fundraising best practice. Previous experience using relevant fundraising and CRM platforms is highly desirable.

You will assist in reviewing, improving and streamlining processes and procedures to increase efficiency. Success will be measured by helping Lighthouse in raising awareness, driving revenue to achieve shared financial KPI targets, and strengthening our capacity to acquire and retain long term supporters for our ever-expanding database.

WHO ARE WE?

Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse, and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe, form meaningful relationships, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. For the past 30 years, our proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1,000 young people using a range of evidence-based strategies. We now educate and support Foster Carers in the same way, so that they too can take care of some of Australia’s most vulnerable children.

Working for Lighthouse Foundation means you will be working for an organisation that cares about the community. Your contribution will help save young lives and play a role in ending youth homelessness in Australia. Your role will provide impact to not only those within Lighthouse Foundation but the countless others who use their services.

HOW WILL I HELP?

Building on a long history of diversified fundraising, Lighthouse Foundation seeks to expand its fundraising potential to reach more young people and to advocate for improvements in the level of care provided to traumatised children and young people.

The Community Fundraising Manager will focus on sourcing, developing and nurturing key relationships with external stakeholders including (but not limited to) organisations such as schools/universities, sporting associations, community groups and businesses as well as individual donors and P2P fundraisers, engaging and motivating them to make a difference by raising funds that support our life-changing programs.

You will also be responsible for sourcing, training and nurturing of a pool of engaged volunteers who can be called upon to assist with fundraising events.

You will work with your team to coordinate, deliver and grow several new major fundraising projects, but the scope will not be limited to the key projects currently in hand and will be continuously evolving, in alignment with Lighthouse’s major growth fundraising strategy.

As part of this role, you will be required to speak broadly about Lighthouse’s work to external partners, where your primary focus is to inspire and encourage them to fundraise for Lighthouse. Success is measured via achieving key revenue targets as well as steadily increasing Lighthouse’s database of supporters.

You will work collaboratively with other teams within our fundraising department including Corporate Partnerships, Trusts & Foundations.

This multi-faceted position is based at Lighthouse’s vibrant Youth Resource Centre in Richmond with some flexibility to work from home (pending agreement with your line manager). The role requires you to be resourceful, proactive, a positive advocate when liaising out in the community, a high level of autonomy and trustworthiness, critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, attention to detail, clear and effective communication and time management. The role sometimes requires commitment to work outside of standard office hours for key events.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?

First and foremost, interpersonal skills are a must, with a level of maturity and understanding needed when working with those who use and support our services.

From a professional standpoint you will require:

• Demonstrated experience in fundraising, preferably in a community or non-profit setting. This includes sounds knowledge of fundraising principles, strategies, and best practices.
• Experience in organising events, managing campaigns, and donor acquisition/retention.
• Ability to work independently on projects and as part of a team.
• Ability to plan, prioritise workloads, and meet deadlines as required.
• Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are important for effectively conveying Lighthouses mission and engaging others in fundraising efforts.
• Attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Strong research, organisational and time-management skills
• Great initiative, creative thinking and discipline to self-manage
• Ability to maintain meaningful relationships
• Competence in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to problem solve
• Commitment to Lighthouse Foundation’s Privacy Policy and Values

Other key skills which would be desirable;

• Experience in fundraising platforms such as Shout for Good, Funraisin and CRM/database systems such as Blackbaud/Raiser’s Edge.
• Ability to create complex supporter journeys, engagement plans and reports
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to connect with individuals, businesses, community groups, and potential donors.
• Deep understanding of the local community and the ability to engage and mobilise community members.
• Be able to identify and leverage opportunities for collaboration, partnerships, and community-driven fundraising initiatives.

For this role you will please note you will also need:

Tertiary Qualification in relevant/associated field

Current driver’s license

Valid first aid certificate (if necessary) (or willingness to obtain one)

Criminal Records check

Current Working with Children check.

Application process

We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description, provide your Resume and Cover letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.

To submit your application, click Apply Now.

Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.

This position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination and safety requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.

Please find attached the position description.