Newly created hands-on, strategic role within a small but mighty QLD charity. Use your expertise in Regular Giving, Philanthropy & Digital Fundraising.

• Newly created senior leadership role
• Perfect blend of strategy development & hands on implementation
• Based in the Gold Coast at Mermaid Waters 4218
• Free parking & flexible working arrangements

About Life Ed Qld

Life Ed Qld has been an important part of growing up for more than 1.5 million Queensland children – empowering them with knowledge and skills for a healthy, safe life. They do this by working face-to-face with more than 180,000 young people in partnership with 800 schools and pre-schools every year, supported by their much-loved mascot, Healthy Harold.

About the role – Head of Fundraising

This growing charity have a sophisticated, best practice regular giving program in place and are ready for a passionate experienced Head of Fundraising to join the team. Working closely with an engaged CEO, who has a fundraising background, you will create and lead the fundraising strategy for the state, reviewing current revenue streams and recognising opportunities for growth.

You will play a pivotal role in the organisation’s financial sustainability and future growth. This is a senior leadership role that is responsible for growing, leading, and nurturing a team of 5 fundraising professionals.

You will manage and grow Life Ed Qld’s impressive, established regular giving program which provides significant income. There are some exciting projects in play for the next 6 months including launching a F2F acquisition campaign with third party agency support.

Investment has been made into future fundraising growth with the addition of two roles; a Philanthropy Manager and a Digital Fundraiser. You will oversee and support philanthropic growth including Gift in Wills, Major Gifts, Trusts & foundations & Grants.

Your skills & attributes

• Experience in a multi-channel, senior fundraising leadership role.
• Proven success growing regular giving income (F2F acquisition experience highly regarded).
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to grow, motivate and inspire others.
• Experience in complex budget management and financial forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills, including experience of working with external agencies and suppliers.

How to Apply

If you thrive in a courageous culture of innovation and continuous improvement and are looking for a senior leadership role offering the opportunity to still be hands-on, then APPLY NOW!

Please send and up-to-date resume by click 'Apply Now' without delay. There is no closing date for this role, applications will be reviewed regularly.

If you have specific questions about the role, or wish to request the job description & salary package information you can contact Savannah on [email protected] using the subject line: Head of Fundraising - Life Ed Qld enquiry via EthicalJobs or 07 5615 0037 for a confidential discussion.

Please note: NB You will be required to pass National Criminal History and Working with Children checks if successfully selected for this position.

Beaumont People has been contracted to recruit this role for Life Ed QLD. Please direct all enquiries to us. We offer a non-profit service specialising in delivering unparalleled permanent and temporary recruitment and consultancy solutions to the Not-for-profit sector.