Organisation : Guide Dogs Victoria
Location : Melbourne (Kew)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Community Support Services
Salary type : Annual Package
Application closing date : 3 May, 2019
About the organisation
Guide Dogs Victoria provides high quality training to maximize the independence of people living with low vision or blindness. Our professional services extend beyond the provision of guide dogs, and include innovative children's mobility programs, orientation and mobility training for adults and people living with an acquired brain injury (ABI), and social networking programs to support active community participation. Guide Dogs Victoria is also Australia's most trusted charity and an employer of choice in the disability sector. Our staff enjoy an inclusive and collaborative working environment where talent is recognised and innovation is encouraged.
About the role
Guide Dogs Victoria currently has a vacancy for an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Fundraising Manager – Appeals and Regular Giving. Reporting directly to the General Manager of Fundraising, this role is a unique opportunity to create a supporter journey from the ground up and take ownership of its implementation and success.
In this role you will be responsible for:
· The successful delivery of a multichannel appeals and acquisition program including direct mail, face to face, tele fundraising and regular giving streams
· Optimisation of digital fundraising and other innovative strategies
· Developing social media fundraising initiatives in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications Team
· Identifying key growth opportunities as part of a team of fundraising managers
The successful candidate will have:
· A mature and professional approach and presentation
· A positive approach to presenting people with a disability and educating others in the community
· Respect for confidentiality and diversity awareness
· Demonstrated experience developing and driving relationship based programs
· Proven experience with fundraising programs with a proven record in growing revenue
· An acute focus on ROI and follow through with commitments
· Targeting and post campaign reporting experience
· Experience managing the donor lifecycle
· Salesforce experience or with an equivalent fundraising database
· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
· A commitment to live the Values and Behaviours of Guide Dogs Victoria
· A strong client and donor focus and a commitment to person centred service practices
· A strong alignment with the vision of Guide Dogs Victoria in delivering independence to people with low vision or blindness
· The ability to produce satisfactory background checks (including a national and international police check and Working with Children Check).
A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging. Applications (including a Cover letter and Resume) to be emailed to hr@guidedogsvictoria.com.au by 3 May 2019.
Guide Dogs Victoria welcomes applicants who are blind or who have low vision to apply.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Fundraising Manager – Appeals and Regular Giving via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Community_Support_Services
