• Join a highly creative organisation delivering the health benefits of humour
• Lead and deliver new fundraising and marketing initiatives
• Would suit a successful fundraiser with an interest in health or the arts

The Organisation

The Humour Foundation is a unique organisation that truly believes laughter is the best medicine. Working with paediatric hospitals, general hospitals and aged care facilities, our programs improve the healthcare experience for sick kids and vulnerable adults through our primary programs, Clown Doctors and Laughter Care.

Engaging 70+ professional performers, the Foundation delivers programs in 20+ hospitals nationally, and works with residents living with dementia and/or experiencing social isolation in aged care facilities. Our work reaches over 200,000 vulnerable children and adults annually and is based on research that proves the physiological and psychological benefits of laughter to health and well-being.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we strive to be respectful, compassionate, optimistic and creative.

The Benefits

• Full time permanent role with some hybrid / WFH options
• Not for profit salary packaging offered
• Work with creative colleagues who are committed to enriching the lives of clients
• Additional leave given for the period between Christmas and the New Year

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Leadership team, this position is responsible for the development and execution of the fundraising strategy and operational plan, to generate income from the public and businesses.

Responsibilities will include:

• Lead and mentor a team of 6, enabling collaboration across the organisation
• Development and delivery of fundraising and marketing plans, to achieve goals and budget, in conjunction with the broader organisational plan
• Create new initiatives to assist with year on year income growth
• Identify, cultivate and steward major partners
• Work with colleagues, partners and performers to promote the organisations’ brand
• Develop engaging campaigns to help diversify current income streams

Skills Required

You are an experienced fundraiser with proven success growing diverse income streams. You will have worked within the not-for-profit sector in at least one leadership role. You will also have:

• Breadth of experience across fundraising, marketing and communications
• Proficient in donor acquisition, retention and development
• Professional communication, advocacy and stakeholder management skills
• Strong strategic planning experience and demonstrated ability in meeting growth targets
• A natural leadership style and a track record in mentoring, coaching, and managing performance
• Knowledge or interest in the arts or health sector

The Humour Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, expecting all staff and performers to share this commitment. Selected applicants will undergo a ‘Working with Children Check’ and Police Check.

If you are passionate about ‘bringing laughter where it’s unexpected, but most needed’, and want to help grow fundraising programs, then please apply by forwarding your cover letter responding to the skills required above, via the Apply Now link.

For specific questions, please call (02) 8243 0570 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Fundraising & Marketing Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.