• This can be a full-time or part-time position

INTRODUCTION

The Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation (VPBRF) is a community-based organisation established to honour and remember employees of Victoria Police who have been killed in the line of duty through the support of worthwhile community projects in Victoria.

The Foundation has a varied program of community support but its main focus is on hospital facilities that are provided by donations for the building of new and improved medical facilities.

Projects funded by the Foundation are named in memory of fallen police officers – a program of remembering lives by saving others.

STRUCTURE

VPBRF is an Incorporated Association that operates under a Constitution and policies that conform with all relevant Laws and Regulations and to align to best practice and ethical models.

We are a member-based Association with a Committee of Management (Board) elected by the membership.

In addition to the central operations we have a network of 17 Regional Branches who represent our mission in their own communities and fundraise to support local projects approved by the Foundations Board.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the CEO, this role manages the events, community programs and fundraising activities for the Foundation. With an emphasis to achieve continual growth in participation, engagement and brand awareness of the Foundation.

• Develop and implementation of major event project plans that meet agreed financial and engagement targets.
• Management of community events and liaison with local stakeholders.
• Coordination and tasking of volunteers & maintenance of the volunteer register.
• Supporting our regional and metro branch network.
• Coordination of fundraising activities and liaison with key stakeholders and committees.
• Management of our corporate and community partnerships that generate sponsorship, donations and in-kind support.
• Assist in the review and development of systems and procedures that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of community engagement for the Foundation.
• Implement an ongoing funding grants program and supervision of volunteers working in the program. 

ORGANISATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Key external relationships/stakeholders: Community partners, VicPol family members, corporate partners, sponsors, customers and donors, VicPol members, Foundation members, volunteers and branches. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Events Program

• Management of the annual Blue Ribbon Ball working together with the volunteer committee, to meet engagement and financial objectives.
• Management of the annual Blue Ribbon Day.
• Develop and implement event plans for the Angela Taylor Memorial Run will the aim to continually increase participation and support for this event.
• Managing of the annual Partners Breakfast and the awards program.
• Engagement with our partners in the AFL Blue Ribbon Cup including planning for the match and supporting key stakeholders.
• Building relations with existing partners and securing new partners for our major event program.
• Event support for Police Memorial Dedication Ceremonies and other remembrance activities.

Community Programs

• Provide support and guidance as required to our regional and metro branch network for their community events and programs.
• Further develop our community engagement program to expand our presence within the community, building on existing relationships and developing new connections.
• Support the coordination of activities and promotions for Blue Ribbon Day (National Police Remembrance.
• Provide support to our regional branches for the Spirit of Sport program.
• Management of the ‘Inside Story’ crime night events including supporting regional branch events and liaison with the speaker coordinator.

Fundraising activities

• Engagement with community partners and Victoria Police members to support their fundraising efforts for the Foundation.
• Management of existing fundraising programs whilst also looking at growth opportunities to fund our community programs.
• Develop and implement fundraising strategies for our community and hospital projects honouring fallen police members.
• Development of strategies to achieve continual growth of online retail and fundraising channels.

ABOUT YOU 

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary Qualifications or minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role 

 Skills/attributes required 

• Superior interpersonal and networking skills with an ability to think creatively and liaise with a diverse range of people.
• Experience in coordinating events and fundraising within the NFP sector or related field.
• Strong organisation and time management skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced MS Office and computer skills