Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 27th May 2020
First Step requires the services of a highly experienced and successful Fundraising Manager to oversee the planning and implementation of all fundraising programs (current and future) at First Step. Reporting to and collaborating with the CEO, the successful candidate in this new role will need to work independently across all areas with assistance and guidance from the CEO, as well as a small amount of support from another part-time staff member.
First Step is a values-driven organisation working with some of the most vulnerable people in our community. We are currently a single-site organisation (St Kilda) with a uniquely multi-disciplinary treatment team that supports over 2,500 clients per annum with annual revenue of just over $2 million. A great many of First Step’s clients experienced childhoods of extreme neglect and abuse, and lives of ongoing disadvantage (homelessness, joblessness, incarceration etc). A willingness to engage with and talk about these broader issues of disadvantage is essential in this role. It is essential that the Fundraising Manager has enthusiasm for working with the broader staff group to continue to develop how we talk about this work, about the people we support and about what can be done to stabilise, support and empower them.
First Step is heavily involved in advocating to government and philanthropy for more and improved funding of multi-disciplinary hubs for vulnerable Australians, particularly as this relates to addiction and mental health. Fundraising communications are a key component of that advocacy work whilst also seeking directly to improve the financial sustainability of the organisation and create capacity for growth.
In close collaboration with the CEO, the successful candidate will be required to take the lead and use initiative to:
Non-essential: The experience and ability to assist the CEO and First Step Legal manager when required with government stakeholder management (primarily state and federal) will be viewed favourably.
Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in fundraising.
Skills and Experience
Networks
Expert understanding of the philanthropic sector, as well as considerable existing relationships within that sector.
Please note: It is mandatory for the successful applicant to hold a current Working with Children Check and be prepared to undergo a National Criminal History Check prior to commencement
This position is offered as a full-time contract position including salary packaging (as a not-for-profit) and highly competitive wage (to be negotiated).
A position description is attached.
Note: First Step is an independent not-for-profit organisation that provides a safe and nurturing work environment for people of all backgrounds, genders, religions, sexualities, ethnicities or any other factor.