Fundraising Coordinator – Part-time, 12 months contract

The Role:

An exciting opportunity is available for an enthusiastic Fundraising Coordinator to join a dedicated team to manage a well-established community fundraising program and to support awareness building programs and events. The GI Cancer Institute is embarking on a program of significant growth over the next five years and this position will play a pivotal role in the successful growth of the fundraising and marketing program.

Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, the Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for managing a well-established community fundraising programs of the GI Cancer Institute with a key focus on the Gutsy Challenge and support for community based events to grow revenue and build the supporter base.

Please note this position is a part time 12 months contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Cultivate and support participants and donors in community fundraising
• Develop and grow the Gutsy Challenge program
• Develop and implement a donor journey for community fundraisers
• Support the Marketing and Fundraising team in coordinating existing fundraising and marketing programs
• Assist with implementing marketing strategies across all initiatives for fundraising purposes
• Manage, organise and deliver day to day operational tasks to support community fundraising programs
• Develop copy and design for creative collateral and promotional materials
• Identify stories for websites, social media channels and other GI Cancer Institute communication channels
• Database entry support and reporting as required
• Assist with planning and execution of major GI Cancer Institute fundraising and awareness building programs and campaigns

Selection Criteria Essential Skills/techniques:

• Experience in marketing/fundraising/sales/events
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication and stewardship skills
• Good project planning and coordination in a multi-task environment
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders at one time
• Excellent computing skills (including proficiency in a PC Office environment)
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to think creatively and laterally in relation to problems/issues
• Analytical skills to assess and report on activities undertaken • Ability to work independently and enjoy working as part of a small team
• Ability to manage external contractors effectively
• Attention to detail and a hands on approach Experience:
• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated ability to manage and execute marketing and event programs and campaigns with the purpose to raise funds and awareness for a cause
• Demonstrated ability to independently assess and decide on priorities and workload