Fundraising Manager

About the role

This is a parental leave cover position, with the potential for extension.

The role is offered at 0.8 FTE.

The salary range is $110,000–$115,000 pro rata) plus superannuation and NFP salary packaging benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a fundraising manager who is seeking a new challenge to be part of an exciting growth trajectory, or a fundraising coordinator with some team management experience who is ready to take the next step in their career.

In this role, you will manage Jesuit Social Services’ fundraising and philanthropy 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 and work with relevant partners and consultants 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 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 benefits, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

Desired skills and experience

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

• Experience in delivering an effective fundraising and philanthropic strategy.
• Experience in nurturing and growing positive donor relationships along the giving pathway.
• Experience writing and managing the delivery of fundraising materials including direct marketing, appeal letters, newsletters, and social media content.
• Experience in managing a team and working collaboratively with colleagues, leaders, partners and consultants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in providing high quality advice to colleagues and leaders.

Key selection criteria

1. Demonstrated experience in delivering 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 team and working collaboratively with colleagues, leaders, partners and consultants to deliver on organisational priorities.
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in providing high quality advice to colleagues and leaders.

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