About Cancer Council WA

Cancer Council WA is Western Australia’s leading cancer charity, working across every aspect of every cancer. We know that tackling cancer takes all of us. Together, we support families affected by cancer when they need it most, speak out on behalf of the community on cancer issues, empower people to reduce their cancer risk, and find new ways to better detect and treat cancer. With your help, we’re getting closer to a future without cancer. It’s all of us against cancer.

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced Donor Development specialist to join the Philanthropy Team. As Donor Development Senior Coordinator you will lead the Donor Development team to nurture, grow and secure sustainable income streams. Whilst strategically developing this program, you will also plan and lead campaigns whilst fostering relations with our supporters.

Working within the broader team of marketing, fundraising and engagement professionals, you will collaborate to ensure the successful growth and delivery of the Donor Development program.

Based in Subiaco, this position is full-time. There will be a requirement to occasionally work outside of regular business hours to support donor development activities with stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working collaboratively with the Philanthropy Manager to develop and lead the strategic development and delivery of the Donor Development Program
• Leading the Donor Development Team to deliver outstanding appeals, regular giving opportunities and general donations
• Building and managing relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Managing budgets to deliver revenue targets and manage efficient expenditure
• Providing input to the Philanthropy Manager on the activity of campaigns and events through active monitoring and reporting
• Represent Cancer Council WA on national working groups as required

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in relationship-based fundraising, marketing, business development or relevant project management role
• Innovative approach to income generation and experience in developing and delivering fundraising initiatives and strategies
• Experience in data-driven fundraising or marketing, including segmentation, analytics and reporting
• Demonstrated experience working with competitive revenue targets and reporting
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• High level organisational skills and ability to work under pressure managing several tasks with demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Strong desire to make a difference and strong connection to the WA community
• Intermediate computer and keyboard skills – Microsoft Office Suite and other databases
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the values of Cancer Council WA
• Positive approach to the workplace

Why work for Cancer Council WA?

• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Access to flexible work arrangements and personal leave options to support your wellbeing
• Access to career growth opportunities, events, and training
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for personal or work-related circumstances, assistance with career planning, or working through challenging situations
• Benefits of not-for-profit salary packaging and a meal entertainment card.

Please click Apply Now to submit your application.

For more information about the role, please email [email protected], using the subject line: Donor Development Senior Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs, for general enquiries or a copy of the Position Description.

A position description is also attached.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible as Cancer Council WA reserves the right to reduce the application period and/or remove the job advertisement early should a suitable applicant be found.

We do not accept applications submitted by agencies.

Cancer Council WA promotes and fosters a working environment that values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and people with disability to apply. So that our People and Culture team can best support your recruitment process, if you have any workplace support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

We encourage Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Please state on your application if you identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Cancer Council WA is a not for profit, equal opportunity employer and operates a smoke free working environment.