Purpose of role:

Contribute to the vision and purpose of SJCS through the design and delivery of a fundraising strategy that achieves SJCS’ annual budget, and expands and enhances the positive impact of SJCS in the community.

Key Result Areas

• Fundraising Strategy
  • Develop and implement a diversified, sustainable fundraising strategy in accordance with SJCS vision, purpose and values
  • Manage and expand effective fundraising relationships through community partnerships and programmes
  • Develop and implement a donor relationship strategy to improve and expand existing relationships with corporate, church, school and individual donors
  • Drive continuous improvement of existing fundraising programmes
  • Contribute to financial planning and budgeting process, including forecasting and analysis of returns on fundraising activities
  • Deliver year-on-year increase in revenue
  • Work collaboratively with SJCS management and Board to achieve the objectives of the organisation
• Fundraising & Community Engagement Execution
  • End-to-end design and delivery of annual ‘Roughtober’ fundraising program, including flagship sleepout events
  • Oversee Management of Urban Exposure program, working with schools and other groups to increase awareness and understanding of issues facing marginalised urban communities in Sydney
  • Manage all fundraising and educational activities, working collaboratively with team members and volunteers
  • Manage the design, creation and distribution of promotional materials including press releases, newsletters, and Annual Report
  • Maintain & enhance website and social media platforms
  • Identify and apply for suitable grants •Contribute to the ongoing positive perception of SJCS in the community
• Fundraising Administration
  • Maintain accurate information on all fundraising plans and activities
  • Maintain an accurate CRM database
  • Provide insightful analysis and reporting to SJCS management and Board on a regular basis to support organisational decision making
  • Oversee timely and accurate provision of tax receipts to donors
  • Ensure efficient, timely and accurate booking process, invoicing and payment for Urban Exposure

Skills and Attributes

• Strategic thinker, able to balance short- and long-term goals and objectives
• Proven ability to meet fundraising targets
• Strong event management and organisational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in a dynamic not-for-profit environment preferred
• Self-motivated, able to work autonomously with a strong sense of accountability
• Collaborative, supportive team member
• Ability to engage with a broad variety of people
• Contribute to the Christian ethos of St John’s Community Services through identifying spiritual needs of clients and volunteers, leading others in prayer and writing prayer newsletters to members and supporters
• A genuine interest and sensitivity towards working with marginalised communities
• Technologically savvy, systems thinker, proficient in using Microsoft Office, databases, and CRM software
• Tertiary qualifications in marketing, communications, fundraising or a related field are desirable but not essential 

This role has the potential to be full or part-time. Salary packaging, with remuneration in accordance with experience. Contact Matt on 0423 771 761 for further information.