• Leverage your campaign management and relationship-building expertise to support and drive national peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns
• An opportunity to elevate Australian Cancer Research Foundation’s visibility across Australia and create unforgettable experiences for supporters
• Inspiring, supportive team culture, fantastic leadership - flexible hybrid working in Sydney CBD

Impact Of The Organisation

Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) provide world-class scientists with the technology, equipment and infrastructure they need to develop better prevention, earlier detection and more effective treatment across all cancer types.

Since 1984, thanks to generous supporters, ACRF have awarded 90 grants totalling over $204 million to 44 research institutions across Australia.

No life should be cut short by cancer and ACRF are here to back bold ideas that lead to breakthroughs and discoveries that help each individual diagnosed with this complex and disruptive disease.

2 in 5 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, the remaining 3 will be closely affected by a diagnosis. This is your opportunity to join ACRF and contribute to their important work; people need Australia’s best cancer research, and this critical role will work to raise vital funds to support this need.

Impact You Will Have

As the Community Fundraising Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating fundraising campaigns including ACRF’s national signature peer-to-peer 60k in May, Brave Shave, as well as a high-volume calendar of third-party events including runs and marathons and DIY – Hair Dare, Host, Challenge and Celebrate.

This role will be at the forefront of expanding and strengthening the fundraising base by building strong, long-term relationships with participants, donors and supporters to increase funds and boost ACRF’s visibility across Australia.

You will be passionate, energetic, and results-driven, executing campaigns from start to finish and showcasing excellent timeline and workflow management skills. This role will work cross-functionally with the internal marketing team and will have the support of agency partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Community Fundraising Manager in executing project plans for national events like 60km in May, Brave Shave, and other peer-to-peer fundraising activities.
• Manage third-party fundraising platforms, supporting custom fundraising sites and campaigns in collaboration with external and internal teams.
• Oversee offline fundraising administration, including collecting proposals, handling fundraising documentation, and ensuring compliance with FIA Code and Policy.
• Implement a best-in-class donor care and stewardship program focused on acquisition, activation, reactivation, loyalty, and retention in line with ACRF's strategy.
• Acknowledge, reward, and support fundraisers, working with the Community Fundraising Manager to grow ACRF’s VIP high-value fundraisers program.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on income and campaign outcomes.
• Execute onboarding and stewardship for community fundraisers to increase participation, conversion rates, and fundraising success.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications teams to create acquisition and promotion strategies for fundraising initiatives.
• Provide exceptional supporter experiences to enhance campaign impact.
• Work with the Partnerships team to identify peer-to-peer fundraising opportunities for corporate support or sponsorship.
• Participate in executing third-party events like the Real Insurance Sydney Harbour 5k and 10k.
• Track industry trends and share insights to help ACRF evolve in the fundraising sector.

Skills and Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in fundraising / marketing or similar.
• Previous experience in fundraising, community engagement, or campaign management is ideal.
• Superior project management skills, with the ability to collaborate with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with third-party fundraising platforms like GoFundraise and Grassrootz.
• High energy, donor-centric outlook, and a strong sense of initiative.
• Goal-oriented with a solutions-focused, "can-do" attitude.
• Excellent customer service skills and highly organised.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with Salesforce.com or other CRM platforms.
• Passionate about ACRF’s work to support breakthroughs and discoveries in cancer research.

Applications

Please apply via the "Apply Now" button by uploading your resume.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] using the subject line: Community Fundraising Coordinator - Australian Cancer Research Foundation enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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