Fundraising Manager Advocacy and Strategic Communications

About the program

Strategic Communications and Engagement

The Strategic Communications and Engagement team comprises communications, media, events and fundraising functions that work to raise awareness of the challenges faced by our participants and bring about the changes needed to improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

Together with the Policy and Advocacy team and program areas, the Strategic Communications and Engagement team integrates participant voice, practice wisdom, policy, strategic communications and advocacy to increase Jesuit Social Services’ voice, engagement, influence, independence and impact.

The Fundraising team is responsible for engaging with new and existing stakeholders to generate independent income to support the strategic direction of the organisation.

About the role

This is a fixed-term position, covering parental leave.

In this role, you will shape, deliver and evaluate Jesuit Social Services’ fundraising strategy to deliver organisational growth and support the sustainability of crucial services.

Duties include:

• Shape, deliver and evaluate Jesuit Social Services’ fundraising and philanthropy strategy to meet fundraising goals and support organisational priorities.
• Lead a small team of fundraising staff and relevant partners to deliver the strategy and associated activities and materials.
• Ensure the collection, measurement and reporting of key performance indicators to evaluate the impact of strategies and activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, Executive members, partners and consultants to identify funding gaps and opportunities, and support integrated approaches to grow and engage the organisation’s supporter base.
• Provide high quality fundraising and philanthropic advice and support to the CEO, Executive members, and program areas.
• Develop strong positive relationships with current and potential major donors.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

1. Demonstrated experience developing, delivering and evaluating an effective organisation-wide fundraising and philanthropic strategy.
2. Demonstrated experience in nurturing and growing positive donor relationships along the giving pathway.
3. Demonstrated experience writing and managing the delivery of fundraising materials including direct marketing, appeal letters, newsletters, and social media content.
4. Demonstrated experience in managing a high performing team and working collaboratively with colleagues and leaders to deliver on organisational priorities.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in providing high quality and influential advice to colleagues and leaders.