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Fundraising Specialist

Alfred Health
  • Job no: 41590

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community based services.

  • Join a vibrant exciting team  
  • Make a difference
  • Inner Melbourne location

THE DEPARTMENT

The Alfred hospital is a Melbourne icon. For 150 years it has been providing leading health care services to the people of Victoria and beyond. The Alfred Foundation creates and nurtures philanthropic partnerships between the community and The Alfred, generating funds that lead to better health care. Well known for exceptional Trauma and Emergency Units, The Alfred also provides world-class research and treatment in the areas of Heart, Cancer, Neurology, Mental Health and Organ Transplants.

Philanthropy has enabled The Alfred Foundation to work together to drive innovation at the hospital, purchase new equipment, redevelop and expand facilities to improve patient care, support research, fund scholarships, build knowledge and share learnings with the world.

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, you will lead community fundraising and events and coordinate direct mail, telemarketing and acquisition campaigns. This varied, vital and interesting role will work closely with the Fundraising & Marketing team to implement strategies to engage, acquire and steward donors to support The Alfred Foundation.

THE ROLE

You will be a self-motivated fundraiser and team player and problem solver with initiative, attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines. A broad understanding of fundraising is essential, along with a collaborative team approach, excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills to engage volunteers and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and CRM databases is essential, and FIA Certificate or Diploma in Fundraising is highly regarded.

Professional development, mentoring opportunities, and competitive remuneration and benefits available including salary packaging, ADO’s, discount parking and health insurance, onsite gym and childcare services.

The position has broad responsibilities for implementing fundraising activities in line with The Alfred Foundation’s strategy. This includes, helping coordinate a multi-channel approach to mass market giving, as well as a focus on community programs, co-ordinating special events and working with community groups to achieve their fundraising targets. In particular this role will support growth in regular giving and cash giving through channels including, direct mail, telemarketing, face to face and online.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Coordinate and help develop best practice fundraising and marketing to raise funds for The Alfred Foundation
  • Coordinate and implement our key direct mail appeals
  • Assist in the development and production of publications, appeal packs
  • Act as the key point of contact for community groups and community fundraisers to maximise their support of The Alfred
  • Research and develop relevant patient case studies to support fundraising activities
  • Identify opportunities to develop and implement new fundraising initiatives to attract a broader cross section of community support
  • Employ new technologies to broaden the reach of the community fundraising program
  • Coordinate The Alfred Foundation’s online fundraising systems and activities
  • Develop and implement special events to raise awareness and funds for The Alfred 
  • Represent The Alfred Foundation at events and functions
  • Attend key Community Fundraiser events
  • Provide support for sponsorship activities
  • Work collaboratively with The Alfred Foundation colleagues and team

BACKGROUND AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience in implementing fundraising activities
  • Proven experience in planning, coordinating and implementing direct mail appeals
  • Experience with community program, special, corporate and donor events
  • Experience in working with volunteers
  • Experience coordinating fundraising channels including, digital, face to face and telemarketing is desirable
  • Degree qualified in a related discipline would be an advantage but not essential

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au

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