Events and Community Fundraising Coordinator

**Do you want to join one of Victoria’s most recognised not-for-profit animal welfare organisations?**:

- **Exciting opportunity to support delivery of significant events including the iconic Million Paws Walk**:

- **Full-time position in Burwood East, with flexibility to work from home**

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About RPSCA Victoria*
RSPCA is Victoria’s best-known and most respected animal welfare organisation whose vision is ‘ending cruelty to all animals’.

Our organisation’s purpose is to work with the community to achieve outstanding animal welfare through education, advocacy, and animal care and protection. RSPCA Victoria’s values - clarity and accountability, respect and consideration, and expertise and collaboration - set clear expectations for all our staff and volunteers.
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About the Role*
We are currently recruiting an experienced Events & Community Fundraising Coordinator to join our Development team. In this permanent full-time position, you will report to the Events & Community Fundraising Manager and a play a vital role in delivering community fundraising campaigns and signature events including Million Paws Walk and CupCake Day.
The Events & Community Fundraising team is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of events and community fundraising campaigns to grow income, increase engagement and raise awareness of both state-wide and national digital and in-person peer-to-peer events.
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Responsibilities will include*

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Coordinate the end to end delivery of multi-channelled fundraising events and campaigns, such as Million Paws Walk and national/state based campaigns, with the aim of increasing support and engagement with the community to maximise the organisation’s fundraising efforts
- Lead small scale projects under the guidance of the Events & Community Fundraising Manager
- Co-ordinate activities associated with fundraising events including obtaining and assessing competitive quotes for event planning, coordinating supplier delivery and post campaign reporting to ensure event delivery within budget
- Support the Events & Community Fundraising Manager with the ongoing development of new event partnerships at both a community and corporate level
- Provide support and guidance to volunteers and supporters that are involved in the events & community fundraising programs
- Contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment by effectively communicating and working collaboratively with peers across all departments

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Key Skills and Experience*
- Demonstrated success in executing events & community fundraising programs, including digital promotion and engagement
- Demonstrated success working with community groups and volunteers
- Proficiency in fundraising CRM with knowledge of fundraising platforms such as Funraisin and Campaign Monitor is highly regarded
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment
- Ability to build effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups and suppliers
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment

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Recruitment Requirements*
- Willingness to undergo a national police check
- Ability to work on weekends and outside business hours as required by individual events
- A valid driver’s license
- Current and valid COVID-19 vaccination (primary course), unless a medical exemption applies

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How t**o apply**

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Applications close Friday 16 December.*
- RSPCA Victoria is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we strongly encourage people from all cultural backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Applicants are welcome to access RSPCA Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Policy _here_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent