Fundraising Event Specialist

**Position**
**Description**

**Very Special Kids believes that all children and young people have the right to**
**quality of life, no matter how long or short their life may be.**

Position Title: Fundraising Events Specialist

Classification: FTE 1.0 (Full time)

Enterprise

Agreement:
Individual Contract

Location: 321 Glenferrie Road Malvern

Department: Fundraising & Marketing Team

No. Direct

Reports:
3

Reporting To: Fundraising Manager

Job Purpose: The Fundraising Events Specialist is responsible for the development,

implementation, and evaluation of fundraising events to grow income,

increase engagement and raise awareness of all signature and peer-to
- peer events, including 24-Hour Treadmill Challenge, A Very Special Ride,

Footy Finals Fever, A Very Special Ladies Lunch and A Very Special Golf

Day and the Piggy Bank Appeal (PBA).

Skills &
**Experience**:
**Qualifications & experience**
- 7+ years of experience fundraising, event management, and / or

nonprofit development.
- Degree qualifications in Business, Marketing, Fundraising, or a

related discipline is desirable.
- Proven track record in achieving sales / fundraising income

targets.
- Experience managing teams and leading cross-functional

projects.
- Experience in managing relationships with key internal and

external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in fundraising CRM with knowledge of integration of

fundraising platforms is highly desirable.
- Project management experience

**Additional Requirements**

WWCC, Police Check

**Skills**
- Proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously,

ensuring high-quality delivery across all stages of planning and

execution

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- Previous experience in leading and developing high performing

teams.
- Solid stakeholder relationship management, change

management, conflict resolution, negotiation.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing events

including digital promotion and engagement.
- Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging work environment.
- Sound knowledge of fundraising legislation, practices, and

philosophies of charitable giving.
- Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Passion for the mission of Very Special Kids and empathy for

families facing life-limiting conditions.

**Personal Attributes**
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written

and verbal.
- Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible to changing

priorities and environment.
- Growth mindset with the ability to actively listen, process

feedback, reflect, learn and help others learn.
- Authentic and visible leadership style that engenders trust and

motivates behaviours that will help deliver our strategic goals.
- Demonstrated high levels of initiative and self-actualisation.
- Strong values connection with the Very Special Kids values and

genuine empathetic regard for people.
- Capacity to work after hours and on weekends.
- A compassionate and socially minded individual who understands

and respects the purpose and vision of Very Special Kids and the

challenges associated with working within the not-for-profit

sector.

Summary of

Key

**Responsibilities**:
**Fundraising Events Strategy**
- Develop and implement the events strategy to deliver income,

participation and engagement.
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all signature and

peer-to-peer fundraising events, including the 24-Hour Treadmill

Challenge, A Very Special Ride, Footy Finals Fever, A Very Special

Ladies Lunch, and A Very Special Golf Day.
- Oversee the development and annual planning of the Piggy Bank

Appeal, ensuring alignment with organisational fundraising goals and

community engagement objectives.
- Oversee acquisition strategy and secure event sales, to grow

attendance and long-term sustainability of each event.
- Source auction items, incentives and raffle prizes etc to drive

fundraising income at events.
- Collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships Specialist to secure and

retain event sponsors.
- Ensure integrated marketing and fundraising plans are developed for

each event to drive participation, engagement and income.
- Identify and implement growth opportunities innovative approaches to

grow event income, improve supporter experience, and maximise net

return of each event and PBA.

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**Event Operations and Delivery**
- Manage and deliver the end-to-end event operations and logistics to

ensure seamless delivery of the event experience, including event

plans, venue sourcing, supplier management, permits, risk

assessments, and run sheets.
- Ensure all operational elements are delivered on time and within

budget, including AV, food and beverage, merchandise, signage, and

volunteer coordination.
- Manage relationships with external suppliers, negotiating quotes and

ensuring value through pro bono or in-kind support where possible.
- Liaise with speakers, talent, VSK staff, and community stakeholders.
- Ensure conting