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 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.
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
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
- Demonstrated experience in delivering an effective organisation-wide fundraising and philanthropic strategy.
- Demonstrated experience in nurturing and growing positive donor relationships along the giving pathway.
- Demonstrated experience writing and managing the delivery of fundraising materials including direct marketing, appeal letters, newsletters, and social media content.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a team and working collaboratively with colleagues, leaders, partners and consultants to deliver on organisational priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in providing high quality advice to colleagues and leaders.
How to apply
- Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.
- For further information please contact Madeleine Clifford, General Manager Strategic Communications and Engagement on 0475 594 992.
Applications close at 5.00pm on Friday, 18 October 2024.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.
Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.
We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.
Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
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