The Infants’ Home Child and Family Services is a leading provider of high-quality early childhood education and care, allied health and early intervention services for children and families. For almost 150 years the key focus of our work has been supporting families and children experiencing hardship or vulnerabilities to make a more positive future. As one of Australia’s most established charitable organisations, The Infants’ Home is embarking on an exciting new phase as we head towards our 150th year in 2024.  

About the role

The Infants’ Home Child and Family Services relies on philanthropy to raise funds required to support community programs and integrated services to children and families, particularly those experiencing vulnerabilities or complex needs. The Fundraising Manager is responsible for managing the organisation’s fundraising program to ensure required funds are sourced and secured, building strong relationships with partners, donors, and volunteers, and maintaining the donor database.

In addition, the Fundraising Manager is responsible for project managing our 150th anniversary campaign to celebrate our past and secure funding for our future. 

The position is based in Ashfield NSW with the opportunity for some remote work. 

About You 

The successful candidate will be an experienced fundraising and philanthropy professional with an understanding of modern, digital fundraising methods and a track record of proven fundraising success. You are a strong communicator with the ability to build productive relationships with diverse stakeholders and a commitment to working in a for-purpose organisation. You can lead a small team in a very hands-on role. 

Essential Criteria             

• Excellent people management skills with an ability to foster innovation and collaboration, and to coach and mentor your team to achieve/exceed individual and team goals.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, including confidence in delivering presentations.
• Deep understanding of Private Ancillary Funds and an ability to build successful relationships with funding partners.
• Sound knowledge of and experience in online and traditional communications channels.
• Demonstrated ability to create and project manage sound digital fundraising strategies and campaigns (i.e. a bequest program, capital fundraising program).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement donor stewardship activities and engage donors in the work of the organisation, driving major gift cultivation and solicitation.
• Proven ability to build and maintain collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, benefactors and government, together with the confidence to make high level ‘asks’.
• Drive and determination to raise significant fundraising revenue. 
• Ability to coordinate a series of events and fundraising initiatives linked to a 150th Anniversary campaign.
• Strong business acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of, or an ability to quickly acquire requisite knowledge, of risk management and governance requirements, including relevant legislation and the Fundraising Institute of Australia Code. 
• Advanced IT literacy, with an ability to engage with a range of digital tools
• Excellent organisational, administrative, and time-management skills with a strong attention to detail.

Desirable

• Experience working with volunteers 
• Experience with SharePoint / WordPress / HubSpot
• Experience in Communications and Marketing
• Knowledge of for-purpose/charity sector
• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education and Care sector

Please note, all employees at The Infants’ Home are required to have unrestricted working rights in Australia, a valid NSW Working with Children Check and COVID-19 vaccinations.

What we offer

• Salary Packaging up to $15,900 (with Novated Leasing as an additional option)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing career development and mentorship
• Dynamic, supportive team environment
• Access to learning and professional development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Flexible Working Arrangements

If you have any questions about the role, please call Simon Zhu, People & Culture Lead, on 0405 875 402. 

A position description is attached.