Fundraising And Alumnae Coordinator

The Glennie School, located in Toowoomba, Queensland, is an Anglican day and boarding school for girls from Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding for students from Year 5.
The School enjoys an excellent reputation for the quality of its programs, care and support offered to students, as well as the commitment, dedication, and professionalism of its staff.About the RoleThe Fundraising and Alumnae Coordinator will serve as the primary connection between the School and its community of Old Girls, playing a crucial role in fostering meaningful relationships and promoting ongoing engagement with alumnae.
This position is also responsible for designing and executing impactful fundraising initiatives, ensuring these programs achieve maximum effectiveness and outreach.Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:Serve as the primary liaison for Glennie Old Girls and the Glennie School Foundation, fostering a strong connection between the School and these stakeholders;Cultivate and strengthen relationships with alumnae, with a particular focus on engaging and building meaningful connections with younger alumnae;Maintain and update the alumnae database with precision, ensuring accurate and current records;Oversee the management of the School's archives, preserving the rich history and legacy of the School and its alumnae;Develop and distribute bi-annual alumnae communications to enhance outreach and engagement with this audience;Manage content for the School's social media platforms and online communities related to alumnae activities;Coordinate and execute alumnae events, reunions and other networking opportunities;Craft high-quality written content for school publications, celebrating and showcasing alumnae stories and accomplishments;Act as the main point of contact for the Foundation, collaborating on the planning and execution of fundraising strategies and donation initiatives;May be required to take meeting minutes and distribute accordingly; andCoordinate, plan and implement impactful Foundation fundraising events.Accordingly, we seek to attract, develop and retain staff of the highest calibre and provide a working environment that enables them to maximise their contribution to achieving the School's vision, mission, and values.
The successful applicant will enjoy a stimulating work environment in a team of talented professionals.This position is permanent, part-time (15.2 hours per week), term time.About YouExcellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills;Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative and the ability to work independently;Exceptional interpersonal and relationship management abilities, with a talent for building connections;Experience in administration, marketing, alumnae engagement, fundraising, or a community-focused role;High level of attention to detail;Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast paced environment;Ability to work autonomously, whilst also functioning as part of a successful team;A proactive approach to tasks with the ability to work cross functionally and with a diverse range of stakeholders;Enjoy working in an energetic and busy office environment;Willing to undertake a variety of tasks and upskill in new areas;Maintain a degree of flexibility in working hours from time to time as required for the position;Proficient in the use of Google Suite (desirable);Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice blue card in accordance with 'No Card, No Start law', as per the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000; andCommitment to and understanding of the ethos of Anglican Schools.Your ApplicationPlease address your application to the Marketing and Development Manager.
Your application should include a cover letter, CV, and the names and email addresses of two referees.Applications can be submitted online via The Glennie School's website or Seek.
Applications close Tuesday, 22 April 2025.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.Right to Work in Australia, as visa sponsorship is not available.Please note, we will not proceed with applications that do not have the above information.

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