about the role

Neuromuscular WA is looking for a dynamic Fundraising Manager to join our dedicated team to play a pivotal role in ensuring our sustainability.

As the Fundraising Manager, a big part of the role will see you nurture, foster and develop donors, sponsors and event participants to deliver successful fundraising events. Your focus will be on delivering our current suite of events and continuing to grow our revenue streams and fundraising capacity to ensure the sustainability of Neuromuscular WA. It’s fast-paced, exciting and rewarding.

We seek a proactive individual who can contribute creative solutions whilst understanding the practical realities of non-profit operations. You will be encouraged to explore new possibilities and work collaboratively to find solutions that align with budgetary and sponsorship requirements, as well as our established operational workflows and existing software and automation systems.

Across the year, this role manages the delivery of a number of major fundraising events, including golf days, a VIP live auction, a concert at a vineyard, an art exhibition and a Carols by Candlelight.

Success in this role, marked by the delivery of such diverse events, hinges on exceptional time and project management, proactive communication, and a community-focused mindset. Building relationships and getting stakeholders on board to support our fundraising efforts comes naturally to you.

Within our small, dynamic team, we foster a collaborative environment where individuals routinely step beyond core duties to support each other, ultimately striving to create a lasting positive impact.

We’re looking for someone who will take the time to understand how things work, and then gradually make improvements that help the team and our events. You’re emotionally intelligent, approachable and naturally bring people together.

You’ll work collaboratively within our small team Fundraising and Communications team of three to:

• Plan, manage and deliver a diverse range of fundraising events, individual fundraisers, corporate events and campaigns
• Seek and secure corporate sponsorship and in-kind donations for all events, including auction items and prizes
• Collaborate with the marketing team to drive event awareness and participation
• Identify opportunities to increase event-based revenue and implement creative strategies to maximize engagement
• Manage event budgets, ensuring they are cost-effective and financially sustainable and ensuring accurate records are maintained
• Conduct post-event evaluations and prepare reports for stakeholders and the executive team
• Manage event timelines, operations and logistics including venues, permits, risk assessments and sourcing and managing vendors and suppliers
• Engage and manage volunteers and community members to participate and support event initiatives
• Ensure appropriate recognition and contractual obligations are met for all partners, sponsors and stakeholders
• Coordinate applications for grants and be responsible for acquittals of any funding provided

about you

Neuromuscular WA welcome applications from a range of backgrounds, irrespective of ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity or lifestyle choice. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, indigenous peoples and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We know that people from underrepresented communities tend to only apply for roles where they meet all the selection criteria, so if you meet most of the criteria and can explain how your experience is transferable to the role then we encourage you to think about applying.

This role requires you to have a current driver’s licence and a reliable car.

Please address the criteria in this job ad by providing examples of how you have demonstrated each item in your previous role. This also includes:

• At least 3 years’ experience in fundraising management, particularly in the planning, implementation and execution of events
• Demonstrated experience building relationships with key contributors and stakeholders
• Experienced in managing event budgets, ensuring they are cost-effective and financially sustainable and that accurate records are maintained
• Proven ability to collaborate with sponsors and donors to successfully plan and execute a diverse portfolio of fundraising events and activities
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills and the ability to develop positive relationships at all levels of stakeholders, across varying industries
• Demonstrated comprehension of the charitable, not-for-profit, and membership organisation sector, including practical operational realities
• High-level and best-practice fundraising knowledge including a demonstrated track record of exceptional relationship-building and retention of supporters
• Experience in managing multiple stakeholders, including event attendees, fundraisers, partners, volunteers, donors and suppliers
• Experience working with a CRM to track activities and relationships
• We’d also love it if you have these skills under your hat (but they aren’t essential):
• Have existing networks and contacts within the Perth corporate sector that can be leveraged for the benefit of Neuromuscular WA
• Experience using task-tracking software, such as Asana

ABOUT YOU:

Our ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in fundraising management, with a proven track record of managing successful events, campaigns and budgets.

You will be a confident team member with strong interpersonal skills that will enable you to cultivate and maintain positive relationships with donors, sponsors and other stakeholders.

A proactive and creative self-starter, you excel at both independent work and collaborative efforts, driving revenue generation and fundraising through identifying and securing new opportunities. You are a skilled multi-tasker, committed to understanding existing processes and implementing gradual, impactful improvements to team workflows and event execution. Possessing strong emotional intelligence and an approachable demeanor, you naturally foster collaboration and bring people together.

Your professionalism, ethical approach and excellent communication and organisational skills will ensure that all activities align with Neuromuscular WA’s values and mission.

You love meeting new people and engaging them in events, fundraising and supporting our organisation.

You are first and foremost a team player who loves fun and wants to work for a cause that you can become passionate about. You’ll play your role in a close-knit team who strive to achieve the best outcomes for our community.

ABOUT US:

Neuromuscular WA is a for-purpose organisation passionate about enhancing the quality of life, happiness and wellbeing of people living with neuromuscular conditions in WA. We are committed to a culture where the safety, empowerment and wellbeing of children, young people and those living with a disability is prioritised and proactive actions are taken to identify risks and protect them from harm.

Neuromuscular conditions (NMCs) are a group of rare, genetic conditions that impact muscles and the nervous system supporting them, causing muscle wasting and weakness, affecting walking, speaking, breathing and lifting. There is currently no cure.

Since our inception in 1967 we’ve flexed our services in line with our community’s needs, offering support across research, resilience, education, advocacy, equipment, NDIS support and social programs.

If you join us, you’ll not only be making a difference to people in our community, you’ll also have a good laugh each day and be part of a small, tight-knit team of 3 on a daily basis, which is part of our larger team of 10. We all look out for each other and step up to help out however necessary.

Please note that many of our fundraising events are outside of normal work hours and this role will be required to attend each of them, with time off in lieu provided in return.

Our core values drive everything we do as a team and an organisation and you’ll need to commit to them as a team member. They are:

We are who we say we are

You matter, you belong

We’re here for you

We love fun

WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A welcoming, supportive and fun culture

• Permanent full-time opportunity

• A mobile phone

• Home office set up for work from home on Fridays

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, credit card or loan repayments, school fees and more.

• Packaging up to $2,650 per FBT year for entertainment benefits including meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, team building days and well-being programs

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative professional development opportunities

• End of trip bike storage and shower facilities

• Great location, situated on the QEII Medical Centre campus, sharing our building with a range of other small charities, close to train and bus stations

Be a part of something meaningful. Help us support our community and make a difference!