About the company:

Our client is a broad-based community organisation and is the peak national body for prostate cancer in Australia. They are dedicated to reducing the impact of disease by promoting and funding world leading, innovative research, implementing awareness campaigns and education programs and supporting the community through information, resources and support groups.

About the role:

This position is responsible for growing fundraising in Victoria and Tasmania. It will develop initiatives across Community Fundraising, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Bequests, Foundations and other income streams as required. It has a particular focus on growing community initiatives through 3rd party fundraising and other peer-to-peer approaches.

Reporting to the Southern Regional Manager, the position works alongside key managers in order to engage and nurture supporter relationships.

Your duties will include:

• Lead implementation of state-based fundraising activities to achieve income and supporter targets
• Develop initiatives for Community Fundraising, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Bequests, Foundations and other income streams as required
• Manage the supporter journey to maximise fundraising and retention, event participation and activities including financial outcomes, deepening supporter engagement with the foundation
• Respond to fundraiser or donor enquiries in timely manner, actively contacting previous fundraisers and supporters to encourage repeat events & donations
• Coordinate peer fundraising platform content and updates for state specific fundraising pages
• Work closely with the Marketing and Communications teams preparing state relevant content on the website and social media channels
• Recruit and manage volunteers for community events as required

Skills & Experience:

• Experience in Not for Profit community fundraising or similar
• Experience in fundraising marketing and developing acquisition campaigns
• Experience in developing content for offline and online promotion including social media
• Experience in customer relationship management software, in particular Raisers Edge
• Track record and evidence of meeting and exceeding financial targets
• Strong customer service and experienced in liaising with people at all levels
• Demonstrated success in setting goals and priorities with adherence to project timelines
• Nurturing relationships with key supporters (high value fundraisers and partners)

Culture:

Your positive, team focused and organised nature will shine in this collaborative, informal team environment. As an excellent communicator you will be confident dealing with key stakeholders, external suppliers and will liaise extensively between interstate offices on a national level.

This is truly a great opportunity to join a company that informs, supports, connects and represents the cancer community, offering you an interesting and rewarding experience!