ABOUT PETS OF THE HOMELESS

Pets Of The Homeless (POTH) help keep vulnerable people and their pets together by alleviating the burden of providing essential pet care during times of hardship.

We believe that the companionship and the therapeutic value of pets is immeasurable and nothing should come between a loving owner and their pet. Not homelessness. Not financial hardship. Not domestic violence.

Pets are family – and nothing should stand in the way of that. Each team member is an integral part of achieving our vision of a community where no person is separated from their pet due to homelessness or disadvantage.

ABOUT The Role

Are you a versatile all-rounder? This role combines event management, stakeholder relationship building, and fundraising, offering a diverse and dynamic experience where every day brings something new.

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, this newly created full-time role will contribute to POTH’s fundraising and community engagement initiatives, helping to generate income to support strategic growth and raise POTH’s profile.

Key POsition Tasks

The role includes but is not limited to:

Peer-to-peer activities: Coordinating impactful fundraising initiatives and inspiring fundraisers across marathons and virtual DIY fundraisers by:

• Identifying opportunities and registering for community events in consultation with the CEO and Fundraising Manager
• Working with the comms team to actively identify and recruit community fundraisers, including EDM campaigns
• Creating an excellent fundraiser experience through personalised, regular communications–from a warm welcome at sign-up, to supporting them to reach their goals, providing incentives as they reach key milestones, and gratitude when they reach their goal
• Ensuring a consistent brand presence across events
• Liaising with external stakeholders
• Organising POTH’s support on the day where applicable including recruitment of volunteers, signage and merchandise
• Attendance at key peer-to-peer events

Events: Organising POTH’s donor care functions and fundraising events such as our Best Friends Walk and trivia nights, plus involvement in external events. This includes:

• Event planning in consultation with the CEO and Fundraising Manager
• Sourcing venues, permits, team members, raffle and silent auction items, and resources required
• Preparing corporate sponsorship event proposals and liaising with stakeholders
• Setting up event details online and managing registrations and enquiries
• Sourcing and briefing event volunteers and supporting them as their primary contact on the day
• Identifying external pet-related events that would effectively raise POTH’s profile including registration, organising stall setup, stock and collateral, recruiting volunteers and representing POTH at the event
• Where necessary, conducting talks at schools and community organisations.

Other tasks include:

• Developing philanthropic and corporate partnerships and sponsorships with aligned organisations and cultivating relationships with donor organisations
• Identifying grant opportunities and overseeing the grant process from application through to acquittal
• Contributing to the analysis and reporting of fundraising achievements to the CEO and Board
• Providing support in other fundraising administrative tasks as required particularly during appeal campaigns
• Ad-hoc duties: You can expect to be allocated duties not specifically mentioned in this document but within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying position.s at this classification level.

key selection criteria

You’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of marginalised and vulnerable people and their beloved companion animals. You think outside of the box and aren’t afraid to present ideas, solutions and new concepts that will help POTH grow.

Essential:

• Demonstrated fundraising experience or experience raising revenue
• 2-3 years experience working in event coordination
• Proven ability to deliver high-level customer service communications (ideally fundraiser care) via email, phone and in-person
• High level of computer literacy, knowledge of email marketing systems (preferably Mailchimp)
• Strong ability to learn new processes and digital platforms (such as Asana, Funraisin, and Grassrootz)
• Highly organised and adaptable with the ability to prioritise, meet tight deadlines and successfully coordinate multiple tasks
• Sound writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Experience in report writing, complemented by strong analytical skills
• Financial acumen and ability to manage community fundraising campaign budget
• High level attention to detail
• Ability to work independently demonstrating appropriate levels of initiative
• A strong team ethic and a willingness to assist in other areas
• Ability to work on site at least two days per week
• Flexibility to be available for key events, which may fall outside office hours
• Drivers license and own vehicle
• Permanent work rights with no restrictions.

Desirable:

• Prior experience with fundraising initiatives such as peer-to-peer campaigns
• Tertiary qualification in Event Management, Communications
• Experience using G-Suite/Google Workspace, and MailChimp.
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector.

benefits/perks

• Flexible working arrangements, including a hybrid model of working from home and in the office
• NFP salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year tax free) and entertainment packaging (up to $2,650 per year tax free)
• Work laptop provided
• Four Care Day – given in addition to annual leave so you can take care of your well-being.
• Pet friendly work environment
• Exciting work in a small but mighty organisation with passion and a BIG impact
• Ongoing training and professional development. We encourage cross-skilling and up-skilling
• Access to a holistic Employee Assistance Program with offerings on mental health, nutrition, financial coaching and much more

additional information

This full-time position is based in Melbourne, at POTH's HQ office in Cheltenham and flexible working arrangements are available. Remuneration range is $70,000 - $80,000 per annum plus superannuation with access to Not-For-Profit salary packaging.

Pre-existing injury: The person appointed to this position will be required to disclose any pre-existing injury or illness that may be adversely affected by employment in this position

Equal opportunity: Pets of the Homeless is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Pets of the Homeless is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all team members and to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment

Employment is subject to:

• A current police record check
• Evidence of the right to work in Australia
• Three reference checks

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If you have any queries about the role before you apply, please reach out to Yvonne Hong at [email protected], using the subject line: Community Fundraising and Events Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.