Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications
4 days ago
About Youngcare
Youngcare is a national not-for-profit organisation revolutionising the way young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities live with freedom, dignity and choice. Too many young Australians with physical disabilities are being left behind, in inappropriate housing, like aged care. Everyone deserves to live a young life, with choice, dignity and independence.
Youngcare develops aspirational Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), advocates for much-needed policy change, delivers vital grants programs, and provides education, advice and pathways through our free support phone line.
For 20 years Youngcare has been creating a more inclusive Australia by empowering industry, government and community to work together and challenge the way society views disability.
Young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities deserve the freedom to choose where they live, who they live with and how they live their lives. It's a freedom we all deserve, which is why it's up to all of us to make sure it happens.
About the role
The Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications is a pivotal leadership role at Youngcare, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. This role is central to driving fundraising growth, enhancing brand visibility, and delivering integrated marketing and communication strategies that align with Youngcare's mission to create choice and independence for young people with high physical support needs.
This Senior Leadership position is for a creative and impact-driven professional who thrives on building meaningful donor relationships, managing high-impact campaigns, and leading a dynamic team to achieve ambitious outcomes.
The successful applicant will be responsible for a number of functions including but not limited to;
- Lead, mentor and support Youngcare's Fundraising, Marketing and Communication Team.
- Develop and implement integrated fundraising, marketing, and communication strategies aligned with Youngcare's mission and strategic goals
- Provide strategic advice and insights to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board on growth, revenue, and overall strategy.
- Provide clear insights and analysis on campaign performance, digital engagement, and supporter trends.
Lead fundraising campaigns across acquisition, retention, and donor journeys including appeals, regular giving, community fundraising, and gifts in wills.
Lay the groundwork for long-term sustainability through bequests, individual giving, and workplace giving programs.
Work with the team to develop strong budgets supported by strategic operational plans.
Oversee the creation and delivery of compelling content and storytelling to build awareness, inspire action, and showcase impact.
Develop and implement marketing strategies to grow reach, engagement, and supporter base.
- Continuously seek out opportunities for new corporate partnerships to drive growth and advocacy for Youngcare. Work with the Corporate Partnership Team to manage various relationships, while securing new support through networking and current relationships.
- Work with the Event Manager and the Campaign & Marketing Manager to implement strategies to ensure the continued growth of the Youngcare Events Portfolio, both Signatory and Beneficiary Events.
- Help to implement strategic initiatives to ensure the continued growth of Trusts and Foundations.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive Donor Journey strategy that successfully engages all Youngcare supporters, with the goal of converting them into committed individual donors or regular givers.
- Ensure the continued growth of peer-to-peer fundraising through both individuals and community events
Your skills and attributes
- Over 10 years of senior leadership experience in fundraising, with a strong track record of driving revenue growth.
- Holds a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
- Highly desirable if you hold; CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) and/or MFIA (Member of the Fundraising Institute of Australia)
Extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, with deep knowledge of advocacy strategies, messaging, and policy engagement.
Proven ability to engage stakeholders across all levels, with strategic thinking and a partnership-focused approach that delivers mutual value.
Demonstrated leadership in building high-performing teams, complemented by a collaborative and approachable style suited to mid-sized, mission-driven team.
Expertise in multi-channel fundraising, including donor acquisition, retention, regular giving, and digital campaigns.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, evaluate performance, and optimise fundraising initiatives.
Proficient in using donor databases and CRM platforms for audience segmentation and engagement tracking.
Capable of interpreting campaign metrics, donor trends, and engagement data to inform strategic decisions and support board-level reporting.
Why work for Youngcare
- Be part of a socially conscious organisation that is giving back.
- Salary Sacrificing benefits available
- An exceptional opportunity to become an integral member of a well-established successful not-for-profit organisation.
- Great office location at South Brisbane.
Application Process
At Youngcare, we are committed to employing individuals who align with our culture and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police/ criminal background checks, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and reference checks.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making Youngcare a safe and inclusive workplace recognising that diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation.
To apply for this position please send your resume to Naomi Dunne on
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