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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

We have a full-time permanent opportunity for a motivated, goal-oriented campaign manager based in Glen Waverley.

Reporting to the General Manager Brand and Campaigns you will be an integral member of the team tasked with supporting efforts to grow supporters and engage communities in support of the mission of The Salvation Army.

As Manager Fundraising Campaigns, you will be responsible for overseeing marketing strategy for the Brand Department and campaign management to support fundraising objectives to best promote, position and amplify The Salvation Army brand through various channels as part of the Brand Department channel responsibilities.

The key focus of the role will be to:

• Act as the Fundraising Brand Business Partner including management, briefing and delivery of Fundraising marketing requirements through internal and external resources;
• Work as part of the team responsible to shape, activate and reposition unified digital marketing strategy across all fundraising marketing initiatives;
• Manage all fundraising marketing activity delivered by the Brand Department across a rolling marketing plan;
• Provide functional management of budgets including media, production and creative;
• Understand donor patterns and preferences to drive positive donor target responses through content, creative and strategy;
• Assist in driving fundraising marketing thought leadership, innovation and continuous improvement.

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in planning and delivering successful campaigns and be able to demonstrate a history of revenue growth. You will have at least five years' experience in a similar marketing role with responsibility for end to end strategy implementation across all channels. A degree in Marketing/Communications or related discipline and demonstrated experience in the NFP sector is desirable.

Key capabilities for success in this role include:

• A strong understanding of marketing in a fundraising context
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, projects and campaigns
• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership skills and the ability to nurture a strong team culture
• Demonstrated understanding of digital advertising channels, tools and techniques
• A strong understanding of NFP/faith-based marketing and communications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong storytelling ability
• Strong awareness of, or interest in, news and current affairs
• Highly organised independent strategic thinker
• Exceptional analysis and reporting capabilities
• Agility, innovation and responsiveness

In return we offer our employees real and meaningful benefits such as;

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Flexible working conditions
• Paid parental leave
• Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Independent confidential counselling service
• Opportunity for career development
• An inclusive culture of dedicated, passionate and professional team members
• Positively supporting and impacting the lives of others through your career contribution

How to Apply

If you would like to work for one of Australia's leading not-for-profit organisations and have the satisfaction of knowing that your career contributes positively to the lives of thousands of Australians each year, please apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.

The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation that is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of children and young people, and protecting them from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all other roles require a mandatory National Police Check.

We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.