Fundraising Manager Advocacy and Strategic

7 days ago


Richmond, Australia Jesuit Social Services Full time

Posted: 26/09/2024

Closing Date: 18/10/2024

Salary: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00

Job Type: Temporary

Location: Richmond

Job Category: Community Services and Development

**About the organisation**:
**Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential.** We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.**:
Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

**About the program**:
**Strategic Communications and Engagement**

The Strategic Communications and Engagement team comprises communications, media, events and fundraising functions that work to raise awareness of the challenges faced by our participants and bring about the changes needed to improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

Together with the Policy and Advocacy team and program areas, the Strategic Communications and Engagement team integrates participant voice, practice wisdom, policy, strategic communications and advocacy to increase Jesuit Social Services’ voice, engagement, influence, independence and impact.

The Fundraising team is responsible for engaging with new and existing stakeholders to generate independent income to support the strategic direction of the organisation.

**About the role**:
**This is a parental leave cover position, with the potential for extension.**

**The role is offered at 0.8 FTE.**

**The salary range is $110,000-$115,000 (pro rata) plus superannuation and NFP salary packaging benefits.**

This is a fantastic opportunity for a fundraising manager who is seeking a new challenge to be part of an exciting growth trajectory, or a fundraising coordinator with some team management experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

In this role, you will manage Jesuit Social Services’ fundraising and philanthropy strategy to deliver organisational growth and support the sustainability of crucial services.

Duties include:

- Shape, deliver and evaluate Jesuit Social Services’ fundraising and philanthropy strategy to meet fundraising goals and support organisational priorities.
- Lead a small team and work with relevant partners and consultants to deliver the strategy and associated activities and materials.
- Ensure the collection, measurement and reporting of key performance indicators to evaluate the impact of strategies and activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues, Executive members, partners and consultants to identify funding gaps and opportunities, and support integrated approaches to grow and engage the organisation’s supporter base.
- Provide fundraising and philanthropic advice and support to the CEO, Executive members, and program areas.
- Develop strong positive relationships with current and potential major donors.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefits, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

**What Jesuit Social Services can offer you**
- An organisation that lives its values, through its day-to-day work
- A welcoming and supportive relational environment
- A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
- Ongoing training and development related to your role
- Employee assistance program
- A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
- Generous leave

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**Desired skills and experience**:

- Experience in delivering an effective fundraising and philanthropic strategy.
- Experience in nurturing and growing positive donor relationships along the giving pathway.
- Experience writing and managing the delivery of fundraising materials including direct marketing, appeal letters, newsletters, and social media content.
- Experience in managing a team and working collaboratively with colleagues, leaders, partners and consultants.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in providing high quality advice to colleagues and leaders.

**Key selection criteria**:

- Demonstrated experience in delivering an effective organisation-wide fundraising and philanthropic strategy.
- Demonstrated experience in nurturing and growing positive donor relationships along the giving pathway.
- Demonstrated experience writing and managing the delivery of fundraising materials including direct marketing, appeal letters, newsletters, and social media content.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a team and working collaboratively with colleagues, leaders, partners and consultants to deliver on organisational priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in providing high quality advice to colleagues and leaders.

**How to apply**:

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