Fundraising Manager

The role:

Reporting to and working with the Executive Officer, your tasks would be to:

• plan and implement the short and long term funding program;
• ensure core capacity funding continues and programmatic funding begins;
• develop a donor strategy and implement the donor stewardship program;
• research and pilot a planned approach to generating income through delivery and licensing innovative and creative psychoeducation/training programs;
• build pro bono and volunteer contributions;
• develop and implement a marketing and events program.

About you:

You will have the personal qualities to show leadership and contribute to a dynamic, innovative and creative organisation. Lived experience of BPD (consumer or carer) is desirable. Commitment to BPD Community’s values and strategic plan is essential.

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Tertiary qualifications or experience in a related discipline with fundraising, marketing and events management well regarded;
• An ongoing commitment to professional development particularly in respect to achieving the CFRE credential; membership of FIA, AMI, or similar association well regarded;
• Proven success delivering revenue growth; demonstrated record of securing philanthropic gifts and other financial support including sponsorships, partnerships and the like;
• Experience in working with and developing strong relationships with a broad range of stakeholders including all levels of govt, community based mental health and Wellbeing organisations, clinical services, other NGO’s and research institutions.
• Proven success in influencing stakeholders in a sensitive manner; strong networking skills;
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Ability to multi-task / time manage and to deliver successful outcomes on a variety of projects concurrently;
• Demonstrated competence in the use of MS Office suite, Outlook, Social media, computer and internet literacy;
• The ability to work safely and effectively from home.

Perks and Benefits:

• A flexible, collaborative and supportive work environment
• The opportunity to contribute to creating real change in the lives of people
• Working within a soundly governed, values driven organisation
• The opportunity to grow into the role as the organisation grows
• Working within a diverse community, close knit, hands on and dedicated

BPD Community is ready to launch ourselves to the next level, do you want to join us?