• Full-time opportunity, 6-month contract
• Based at our Kooyong location with Work from Home Flexibility
• Base Salary = $93,860 + Superannuation with Salary Packaging up to $15.9k

About Us

Join an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. As a Vision Australia employee, you are part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society. We listen to our more than 35,000 clients, building our services around their needs and aspirations. Similarly, we trust our workforce to use their best judgement to achieve positive, measurable outcomes. As a trusted pillar of the community, Vision Australia has been supporting people who are blind or have low vision for more than 150 years.

About the Opportunity

As our Community Fundraising Coordinator, you will build relationships with community fundraisers, community groups and businesses while assisting with administrative tasks for the team to increase revenue through nurturing community fundraising. In this role you will also:

• Lead the development and implementation of Vision Australia’s Community Fundraising Strategy.
• Develop and execute tactical plans across community fundraising, Seeing Eye Dogs collection dogs and community groups.
• Manage the relationship with Community Groups such as Lions International with a focus on raising funds through Lions Christmas Cake sales for Carols by Candlelight.

View the Position Description for this role

About You

As part of the Fundraising team, you should have a tertiary qualification in fundraising, marketing or sales or equivalent experience In addition, demonstrated experience in delivering successful client/donor relationship outcomes with highly engaged supporters is encouraged. You will also have:

• Thorough understanding of fundraising and the principles of community fundraising and stewardship.
• Demonstrated experience in strategy preparation, tactical development campaign planning and delivery.
• Ability to meet significant in-person sales or fundraising targets – preferably in a fundraising environment and experienced in working within budget to deliver agreed outcomes.

Benefits of Working at Vision Australia

• Flexible working hours available to suit your needs
• Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
• Easy-to-access location
• Professional development opportunities and micro-learning sessions available for all staff

Contact

If you have any questions about the role please contact the hiring manager, Clare Grant via [email protected] using the subject line: Community Fundraising Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To Apply

If this sounds like a great fit for you then please click "Apply Now" and complete our online application. Applications should consist of a full resume and a cover letter. Please note that PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons. If you require any support or considerations with the application process, please reach out to People and Culture via [email protected] or the above hiring manager.For more information about working at Vision Australia, please visit our Careers page. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.