Fundraising Manager

Great opportunity to step in to a Manager role
- Internationally treasured brand empowering girls & young women
- 0.8 working week (4 days or 5 shorter days)

Rare opportunity to implement a fundraising strategy from scratch for a well-loved brand. Be creative, hands-on, and strategic in your approach.
- **Internationally treasured brand empowering girls & young women**:

- **Based in Darlinghurst, Sydney - Hybrid working**:

- **Free onsite small gym**:

- **The role is a 0.8 working week (4 days or 5 shorter days)**

**The Organisation - Girl Guides Australia**

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Girl Guides Australia (GGA) is a national organisation dedicated to empowering girls and young women to discover their potential as leaders.

As a member of the international movement, GGA focuses on providing programs and opportunities that foster personal development, leadership skills, and life skills for girls and young women across Australia. With a federated model, GGA collaborates with state offices to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of initiatives and the distribution of funds to benefit the broader organisation.

GGA values inclusivity, respect, empowerment, and the promotion of positive change. By joining the team, you will contribute to the advancement of girls and young women, making a lasting impact on their lives.

**About the Role - Fundraising Manager**

As Girl Guides Australia’s first Fundraising Manager, you will lead the way in creating sustainable and effective fundraising programs and campaigns for defined projects that support Girl Guiding in Australia.

Working closely with the CEO you identify opportunities for fundraising growth and ensure processes and systems are put in to place to an ongoing focus on income generation. Your passion for their work of empowering girls and young women, coupled with your extensive broad experience in fundraising, will drive the success of this newly created position.

**Responsibilities**:

- Implement and review the recently created operational fundraising plan to achieve income growth.
- Create and drive key fundraising channels, including digital, major gifts, grants, and bequests, and develop compelling communications to acquire new supporters for regular giving.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with donors, providing excellent stewardship to maximize their support.
- Manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and delivering desired outcomes.
- Produce regular reporting for Girl Guides Australia and impactful reports for donors, showcasing the positive outcomes of their contributions.

**Your Skills and Attributes**:

- Demonstrated success in creating or growing fundraising across a variety of programs (IG acquisition, major gifts, grants, and bequests).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to create engaging fundraising materials and compelling impact reports.
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop and implement strategic fundraising plans and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
- Knowledge of marketing strategies and digital platforms to drive donor engagement and support fundraising initiatives.
- Experience in database management and the ability to adapt to new CRM systems, integrating them into fundraising processes.
- Passion for the mission of Girl Guides Australia and the empowerment of girls and young women.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including volunteers and state counterparts, to gather impactful stories and information.

**Additional Benefits**:

- Hybrid working arrangements, 2-3 days in the office.
- 0.8 hour working week - 4 days or 5 shorter days
- A shared work environment with member benefits, including discount vouchers.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free onsite small gym
- Convenient office location in Darlinghurst, on the main bus line.
- Initial one-year contract position - with the potential for extension

**How to Apply**

This is your chance to be a part of a small dynamic team dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of girls and young women across Australia. If you are ready to get your hands dirty and lead from the front, this role offers the chance to drive national fundraising efforts, develop innovative campaigns, and drive sustainable growth to support the organisation's core mission.