Organisation : Variety - the Children's Charity Victoria
Location : Melbourne (Port Melbourne)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Children, Community Support Services, Disabilities
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 12 Mar, 2018
About the organisation
Variety – the Children’s Charity is a national not-for-profit organisation committed to helping children and families living with illness, disability or disadvantage. By providing access to life-changing equipment, Variety enables children to reach their full potential, regardless of ability or background.
About the role
A Bit About the Job:
Reporting to the CEO, the Fundraising & Partnerships Manager will need to:
- Develop, implement and maintain a detailed fundraising plan to grow and supplement current revenue streams
- Implement and grow fundraising strategies across all areas of the business, from events to regular giving
- Research and develop donor acquisition and retention strategies
- Oversee event-based fundraising activities
- Work alongside the Marketing & Communications Manager to develop collateral for all fundraising activities and appeals
- Manage day to day workload of the Fundraising Administrator and provide guidance regarding development and implementation of all fundraising related activities
- Oversee management of community fundraising activities with assistance from the Fundraising Administrator
- Seek funding through the submission of grant applications to various trusts and foundations
- Build relationships with new corporate partners and maintain relationships with existing partners
- Actively seek new sponsors to support events, initiatives and Variety operations
- Manage and liaise with national and state-based partners/sponsors
- Ensure effective and efficient implementation of all fundraising efforts
- Utilise ThankQ CRM database for donor management and appeals
- Take part in meetings of Variety’s National Fundraising Committee
A Bit About You:
Apart from having a proven track record within the NFP Fundraising sector (or a similar role in a commercial environment), you will be able to:
- Build strategic partnerships Demonstrate exceptional communication skills in both written and verbal English
- Organise and prioritise all fundraising related workload
- Blow your KPIs out of the water and always exceed expectations
- Demonstrate ambition and drive
A Bit About the Team:
Variety Victoria has a passionate, dedicated team of staff who strive to deliver above and beyond – every single time. We’re a tight-knit bunch who love a laugh and who always support each other every step of the way. In return for your skill and expertise, we can offer you:
- Experience working for a long-standing and highly regarded NFP organisation
- A flexible working environment
- Ambitious and clear KPIs
- Friendly and passionate environment with opportunities to grow your skill set
- Free Parking
- Salary packaging benefits
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Fundraising & Partnerships Manager via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Children, #Community_Support_Services, #Disabilities
