Community and Events Fundraising Specialist

2 weeks ago


South Melbourne, Australia fibreHR Full time

Fight Cancer Foundation is a national charity committed to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. Our mission includes providing essential support services, funding critical cancer research, and offering accommodation for patients undergoing life-saving treatments. Established in 1989 as the Bone Marrow Donor Institute, we've expanded our focus to include various cancer types, demonstrating our dedication to making a meaningful impact on the cancer community.

**About the Role**

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the community? Do you have a flair for community fundraising, event management and a knack for maximizing fundraising opportunities? We're seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to join us in this newly created role as the Community and Events Fundraising Specialist

**What will you do?**

As the Community and Events Fundraising Specialist, you will play a crucial role in the development, implementation, and evaluation of community fundraising campaigns to grow income, increase engagement and raise awareness of digital and in-person peer-to-peer events.

Reporting into the Head of Fundraising and Communications, your responsibilities will include:

- Developing campaign briefs including coordinating the delivery, implementation and evaluation of peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
- Building, coaching and nurturing relationships with top key fundraisers and prospects, using best practice fundraising techniques and testing new and innovative ways to improve campaign results
- Developing online platforms to promote and maximize peer-to-peer engagement and fundraising
- Event management of key organisational events including efficient management of suppliers, ensuring seamless execution of events
- Expand mass-participation events and evolve plans to achieve targets
- Support strategic partnerships across corporate, community, and philanthropic sectors
- Compliance with all event-related regulations and standards
- Manage a team of volunteers to the highest levels of performance, engagement and job satisfaction to deliver community events

**About You**
- Experience in the development, execution, and reporting of community fundraising events of varying scale in the not-for-profit sector
- Ability to produce, analyse, and interpret campaign performance information
- Proficiency in the use of fundraising platforms and CRM
- Strong relationship management and negotiation skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including over the phone
- Excellent organisational and project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet competing deadlines
- Experience in social media and developing / executing communication plans
- Knowledge and understanding of fundraising principles and practices is preferred

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