• Community Fundraising role

About Cancer Council NSW

Cancer Council NSW is a community funded and focused not for profit. We are the largest cancer charity in NSW and our point of difference is that we work across every area of every cancer, from research right through to support.

Cancer Council NSW is an inclusive place to volunteer and work. We embrace diversity, celebrate our differences, and inspire each person to be their authentic self at work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve, we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other diverse groups.

About the team

This role sits within the Community Engagement team who works at a local level to form sustainable relationships to ensure Cancer Council NSW have a visible and relevant presence in community and can effectively respond to our communities' insights and needs.

Based primarily in our Wagga Wagga office, with flexibility to work from home, the role will cover communities right across Western NSW and we encourage any applicants from these communities to apply. At Cancer Council NSW we can combine working in our offices part of the week with work from home to support a good balance. This role requires excellent relationship management skills, experience in fundraising and an ability to use data and local insights to optimise fundraising efforts.

About the role

Internally this role is known as Community Relations Coordinator and has key fundraising responsibilities across the community. This role is a 12-month parental leave cover opportunity, and we are seeking for someone to commence in early December 2021.

Key responsibilities include

• Identify, build and maintain relationships with supporters and key community stakeholders to effectively deliver community fundraising initiatives.
• Support the development and local execution of operational plans to optimise community fundraising and supporter experience
• Monitor local supporter and community fundraising insights to ensure effective and efficient response to challenges and opportunities
• Collaborate with local team and key internal stakeholders to integrate impact of Cancer Council programs and services into fundraising initiatives.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with key roles across Cancer Council NSW
• Recruit, coach and manage volunteers to support Cancer Council in the delivery of fundraising initiatives.
• Inspire volunteers through recognition and learning and development opportunities

About You

• Existing background of relationship management OR existing fundraising background OR an experienced events professional looking to diversify their career
• Sound understanding of relationship management and community engagement
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with the ability to adapt
• Well-developed organisation and project management skills
• Experience in working effectively with volunteers, committees and/or community groups
• High level computer literacy in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated understanding of working with priority populations and experience in developing the public profile of a community based fundraising initiative, will be looked on favourably

About the Benefits

• Work for purpose and know that your work fosters an engaged, diverse and culturally aware organisation.
• Access to flexible work arrangements including a balanced approach to WFH and office.
• Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year.
• Additional performance-based leave available.
• Discounts available for everyday expenses such as private health, retail and fitness.
• Recognised for Voice Project's 2021 "Best Workplace" Award.

If you require any adjustments to submit your application, please get in touch with us at [email protected] using the subject line: Community Fundraiser enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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Please note, if successful for the role, you will be required to complete a successful Working With Children Check.