Waverley Social Enterprises is embarking on an exciting transformation driven by the vision to offer their unique environment to more people living with disabilities, and to be a recognised leader in the disability- supported employment services sector. They currently support over 300 people living with disabilities across two sites – Notting Hill and Hallam. They have employment opportunities in packaging, assembly, warehouse, gardening and catering - providing innovative and meaningful employment for people living with a disability in a supported work environment.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, the newly-created Fundraising Manager role will grow revenue from fundraising activities. The role will focus on developing and implementing fundraising campaigns and initiatives to build a sustainable pipeline of fundraising revenue, ensuring goals are met and campaigns are executed efficiently.

Role responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that align fundraising goals and objectives as well as the vision and mission of Waverley.
• Create and evaluate innovative, data-driven fundraising campaigns, tailored to the target audience.
• Identify, cultivate and nurture relationships with significant donors, stakeholders and corporate partners. Engage the community through events and workshops, provide regular impact reports and implement donor recognitions programs.
• Analyse ongoing and post campaign performance and success, plus insights to drive data-informed decisions.
• Create and monitor detailed budgets and balance responsible spending with campaign quality and impact.
• Foster a sense of collaboration, sharing knowledge, growing, training and best practice within the team.

About YOU

• Proven success generating and growing revenue through fundraising activities and multiple channels,
• Passionate and proactive about a donor-centric approach to all aspects of your work,
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills that stimulate engagement and inspire support,
• Proven experience being agile, solution-focused and able to analyse data to form insights and improvements,
• Experience working to budgets, monitoring costs and demonstrating excellent stewardship,
• A ‘can-do’, collaborative attitude and experience fostering team growth in knowledge, skills and ideas,
• Excellent ability with CRM tools and the Microsoft Office Suite,
• A minimum of two years in a similar role, preferably within the not-for-profit sector,
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field, with specific fundraising or philanthropy study beneficial
• Lived Experience is highly regarded.

Waverley Social Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace. They offer salary packaging and a working environment where team building, a sense of community, and making work fun is encouraged - all underpinned by the recognition and inclusivity of individuals. Offer of employment will be subject to a NDIS Worker Screening Check.

APPLY NOW if you are a passionate fundraiser who can grow revenue through fundraising activities and campaigns, with a desire to enable meaningful, inclusive employment for people living with a disability.

Gembridge is proud to partner with Waverley Social Enterprises.

For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Michelle Varcoe,Jenni D'Orival or Javi Medel on 03 8375 9661 or [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.