• Part-time, 2-year contract
• 3 days (22.5 hours) per week

ABOUT THE ALANNAH & MADELINE FOUNDATION

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to keeping children and young people free from violence and trauma wherever they live, learn and play. Through our Care, Prevention and Advocacy programs, we fight for their right to be safe, so their future is strong.

We also support Dolly’s Dream to help change the culture of bullying by addressing the impact of bullying, anxiety, depression and youth suicide, through education and direct support to young people and families.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Our team is passionate, authentic, and above all, we are motivated by the important work that we do.

The Foundation fosters a culture of respect, positivity and high work standards. Our values We are curious, We are kind, always, We lead with authenticity, We believe in the power of play, We take action and are embedded into how we operate individually and together as a Foundation.

We support our staff to work flexibly, both in location and hours, based on the premise that work will remain the focus of any arrangement.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising & Supporter Engagement, the Fundraising & Events Coordinator is responsible for supporting the delivery of our Fundraising program through effective coordination of community fundraising activities, events, volunteers, and campaign activation support to achieve our fundraising targets and other key performance indicators. Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate community fundraising activities focusing on individuals and community groups to raise funds, generate and increase support and awareness including schools, third party fundraisers, community groups and local businesses.
• Coordinate and execute Community Fundraising campaigns and third party fun runs and fundraising events to grow participation and income, and collaborate with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Provide event coordination and logistical support for stakeholder events including our annual supporter thank you events, supporter tours and thank you activities, and campaign activations including Richmond Match Day and Alannah & Madeline Day, and other events as required.
• Provide exceptional supporter care for community fundraisers and community partners, respond to enquiries, and funnel new partnership opportunities to the appropriate relationship manager for follow up.
• Coordinate the volunteering program, recruiting volunteers, and supporting other departments with their volunteer requirements.
• This role is a part-time, 2-year contract formally based in South Melbourne. We promote flexible working arrangements, emphasising that work remains the primary focus, tailored to individual needs, role requirements, and the commitment to high-quality work delivery.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a highly motivated, detailed orientated and organised person who is comfortable working autonomy within a high functioning fundraising team.

The Perfect You

If we could create the perfect you, you would have:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, event management or customer marketing, preferably in a for-purpose organisation or consumer organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong and enduring relationships with community members, volunteers and fundraisers, to quickly build rapport, and confidently liaise with people from all walks of life and backgrounds
• Excellent event coordination and planning skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to speak confidently over the phone and positive can-do attitude with a passion for delivering exceptional supporter care.
• Ability to coordinate and execute numerous projects simultaneously using effective time management and prioritisation skills, while also working autonomously on clearly defined projects, and in a small team.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary
• Access to full NFP salary packaging benefits.
• Flexibility and Wellbeing focus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional 5 days leave each year, on top of the statutory holiday entitlement.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Learning & Development budget
• 8 weeks paid primary carer leave or 2 weeks paid secondary carer leave
• Substitution of Public Holidays (Australia Day, Good Friday and Easter Monday).

HOW TO APPLY

Sounding interesting? We’d love to hear from you!

Apply with your CV and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.

For questions about the role, please contact Zoe Robbins, [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising & Events Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Important - please note

• The Alannah & Madeline Foundation has the highest commitment to child safety. A police check and current Working with Children Check (or equivalent) are required for the successful applicant.
• The Foundation takes all reasonable steps to prevent any risk to the health and safety of staff. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation requires all staff who perform ‘in-person’ work or who are required to attend the office to be fully vaccinated and to provide evidence of their vaccination, or medical exemption, prior to commencement.