About The Yoga Foundation

We are a leading not for profit providing research-based programs to support the mental health of at risk groups. We’re a small and agile organisation determined to make a difference through yoga and support inclusion, connection and quality of life. Our mission is to create opportunities for people at risk to positively change their experience of life.

We design and deliver evidence-based, integrative mind-body programs and work closely with other NGO’s, allied health professionals and government agencies to reach vulnerable populations.

Our short and long-term programs are designed to enable connection to self and to others, promote self agency and self efficacy. We use the tools of yoga (breath, whole body movement, mindfulness and cultivating positive values) to support mental, emotional and physical health.

You’ll benefit from a flexible and supportive working environment with a small and passionate team where you will have the space and opportunity to learn and develop your skills.

This is a great opportunity as the first employee in this new role you will have the chance to make it your own, and have an impact from day one.

About You

You are motivated by using your skills and experience for purpose driven work. You enjoy being a team player, are happy to have a go at new activities and thrive when working autonomously. You’re a creative thinker and ideator, always thinking of new and different ways to connect with our supporters and the broader community and raise funds.

You have a strong understanding of fundraising and are across current trends and opportunities. You understand data driven marketing and are organised and detail-oriented.

About The Position

This part-time time position of three days per week is based in Sydney. The Fundraising Coordinator contributes to our mission by seeking and securing funds from multiple sources to ensure our sustainable impact.

The main focus of the position is to develop a one-year plan to guide the fundraising efforts of The Yoga Foundation and to execute this successfully. This will include the identification and fostering of relationships with donors, acquiring new donors, planning events and participating in a range of activities.

We are looking for someone passionate about the work we do and highly skilled and experienced to identify and grow new income streams for The Yoga Foundation, so in turn we can further the important work we are doing. The Fundraising Coordinator will need to demonstrate that they have been successful in generating funds for other not-for-profit organisations.

The Fundraising Coordinator will work closely with and report directly to the CEO based in Sydney. This is a home-based role with regular in-person meetings at our physical location in Sydney, NSW. As fundraising is a core component of operations it is expected that the team members will work cohesively and support one another.

Key Responsibilities

• Donor stewardship, administration and engagement, ensuring our supporters feel valued for their contribution to The Yoga Foundation.
• Identify and assist the CEO to secure corporate partnership opportunities including building and maintaining relationships with potential partners.
• Identify and assist the CEO to secure philanthropic funding opportunities.
• Collecting and analysing donor data.
• Reporting and evaluation against financial and non-financial targets.
• Supporting the design and delivery of fundraising campaigns and events.
• Copywriting for EDMs, media releases, newsletters and social media.

Selection Criteria

• Prior experience in corporate and philanthropic engagement and donor stewarding.
• Success with building and maintaining long-term partnerships.
• Strategic, critical thinker with rigorous attention to detail.
• Agile, collaborative, good-humoured working style that can adapt to a changing environment.
• Interest in and basic understanding of Yoga.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation and networking skills with an ability to think creatively and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Ethical, confident, creative, with a positive attitude.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.

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The Yoga Foundation is a safe and inclusive workplace. We particularly encourage people from marginalised groups to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, people with a lived- experience of mental ill-health, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disabilities.

A position description is attached.