Fight Cancer Foundation is a national charity committed to supporting individuals and families affected by cancer. Our mission includes providing essential support services, funding critical cancer research, and offering accommodation for patients undergoing life-saving treatments. Established in 1989 as the Bone Marrow Donor Institute, we've expanded our focus to include various cancer types, demonstrating our dedication to making a meaningful impact on the cancer community.

About the Role

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the community? Do you excel in engaging with people and possess exceptional administrative skills? We are seeking a dedicated and driven individual to join our team as a Fundraising Assistant! This role is a part-time, 3 days per week position.

What will you do?

As the Fundraising Assistant, you will be the first point of contact for donor and general inquiries received through various channels, including telephone, email, mail, or face-to-face interactions. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, your responsibilities will include:

• Provide administrative support to the Fundraising Team for various campaigns and fundraising activities.
• Conduct follow-up communication with donors and stakeholders regarding their donations or payments.
• Establish and maintain a schedule for donor acknowledgment.
• Participate and assist in the execution of fundraising events and campaigns.
• Manage a team of volunteers, ensuring high performance, engagement, and job satisfaction.
• Develop and implement efficient systems for donation processing, batching, banking, receipting, and financial reporting.
• Perform data entry, financial processing, and record-keeping for all donations, ensuring accurate fund allocation and donor detail updates.
• Create and present reports showcasing the impact of donations, illustrating how contributions support the Fight Cancer Foundation's mission.
• Maintain database integrity with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ensure the donor database is current and accurate as inquiries are received.
• Provide general administrative support to the Fundraising Team as needed.

About You

• Experience in data entry and general administration, including maintaining a database accurately.
• Proficiency in using fundraising platforms and CRM systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including telephone communication.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to multitask and meet competing deadlines.
• Experience in social media and developing/executing communication plans.
• Knowledge and understanding of fundraising principles and practices are preferred.

Each team member is empowered to take initiative and exhibit creative thinking, and this role is certainly no different. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced candidate, offering a great salary commensurate with your experience, flexible hours, WFH opportunities and salary packaging benefits. You must have the right to work in Australia to apply. The successful applicant must agree to a Working with Children and Police Check. Employment is contingent upon these clearances.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer and possess the skills and qualifications outlined above, please click "Apply Now”. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Careers Team at [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Assistant enquiry via EthicalJobs. We can’t wait to hear from you!

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