Fundraising Specialist

RSPCA Queensland is a non-government, community-based charity dedicated to improving the lives of domestic, farmed, and native animals in Queensland.

Our mission statement is simple but powerful
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_Together We Change Lives_.

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About the role

You will be responsible for building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve financial growth through a strategic mid-level giving program.

• Provide high level support to the Individual Giving Manager.
• Develop and grow a midlevel giving program with a focus on acquiring and retaining supporters who can donate between $500 and $5,000 annually.
• Identify target audiences, develop effective messaging and determine appropriate channels for communication and engagement.
• Build and maintain relationships with midlevel donors through personalised communications and customised stewardship plans.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify potential new donors and evaluate the effectiveness of the midlevel giving program.
• Qualify donors from the midlevel database to move to major gifts and collaborate with the Philanthropy team to facilitate a smooth transition for donors.
• Collaborate with the wider fundraising team to ensure alignment with overall fundraising goals and initiatives.
• Provide regular reporting through Salesforce and offer recommendations on midlevel giving activities and outcomes.

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Who are we looking for?

• 2+ year experience in a similar role _(desirable, not essential)._
• Tertiary qualification in Fundraising, Business Administration, Marketing or related discipline or equivalent professional experience _(desirable, not essential)._
• Strong understanding of fundraising principles, strategies and techniques.
• Curious mindset that analyses market and global trends with a courageous approach to innovation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with donors.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Expertise across Word, Excel and other relevant software programs.
• Experience in CRM database/s.
• A passion for animal welfare and a commitment to the mission of RSPCA Queensland.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working 38 hours per week. Remuneration is commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

Benefits and culture

• We are agile and provide our employees with flexibility.
• Health & Lifestyle benefits
• Access to Lifeworks EAP, 6 weeks paid or 12 weeks halfpaid Parental leave, Companion Animal leave, Study leave, Volunteer leave and other leave options.
• Free onsite parking, free animal adoption options, branded uniforms, discounts to the onsite World for Pets store and onsite café, free pet vaccines, 40% off Royal Canin pet food, coffee machine and much more
• Salary packaging and novated lease arrangements on offer with our provider, Salary Packaging Australia.
• Access to a range of learning and development opportunities that will benefit and support you in your role.
• Countless opportunities to interact with the animals in our care.
• Be a part of a purpose driven organisation where the work you do really does have an impact on the welfare of animals.

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How to apply:Are you great team player with a keen eye for detail, a strong self-starter with the ability to think outside the box and energised by an incredible purpose and passion to achieve the best outcomes for animals everywhere. If so, we would like to hear from you

Please include a copy of your resume and cover

letter to be considered for this position.
**The closing date is strictly Thursday, 11th May 2023 at 5:00pm.

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