Job Description:

As the RFDS soar towards its 100th year of providing the finest care, in the furthest corner. Our award-winning Fundraising and Philanthropy team have a brand-new opportunity for a Fundraising Coordinator – Gift in Wills (GIW), to join in on all the excitement!
The Fundraising Coordinator (GIW), will be responsible for nurturing and retaining a portfolio of confirmed gift in will donors, building meaningful relationships with our dedicated supporters. The role will also work with solicitors and executors to administer estates and seek to develop the legal professions’ understanding of the RFDS gift in will program and how RFDS can play a role in their client’s legacy.

Internally this role is known as the Special Supporter Coordinator and is a permanent, full-time opportunity based at our Brisbane Corporate Office, with the added flexibility to work from home.

Key Duties:

• Plan and implement gift in will focused events, tours and one-to-one stewardship to maintain high levels of supporter engagement and retention of gift in will supporters
• Deliver exceptional relationship management through high-value donor interactions (visits, phone calls, cards, events, tours etc.) to confirmed gift in will donors and intenders
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and operational staff to deliver gift in will stewardship activities
• Coordinate communication to the legal profession, ensuring key legal stakeholders are informed of the RFDS gift in will program
• Maintain accurate data and information in the RFDS database on confirmed and prospective gift in will donors to enable accurate reporting of future gift in will revenue
• Ensure all Estates are administered in a timely fashion, in collaboration with RFDS legal support and the Chief Financial Officer.

To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:

• University Degree in relevant field
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated experience working in the not-for-profit sector with a proven track record in gifts in wills
• Exceptional relationship development skills
• A high level of verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise conflicting demands
• Proven ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality
• Hold, or be willing to hold, an MFIA with the Fundraising Institute of Australia (FIA).

Why work for us?

• Competitive salary + Super
• Access up to $18, 500 tax-free benefits, increasing your take home pay!
• Hybrid working arrangements available
• Work with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution
• Be part of an award-winning team in an exciting growth phase!
• Comprehensive orientation program including an inspiring tour of our facilities and operations
• Employee Assistance Program - advice for staff and their families (support, nutrition & financial)
• Private health insurance discounts
• Free Parking!

Interested?

For further information regarding this role, or if you would like to request a copy of the position description, please contact RFDS Talent Acquisition on 07 38527553 or [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Coordinator - Gift in Wills enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date, so apply today to be part of our mission!

Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Check and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical assessment.

Royal Flying Doctor Service acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the Traditional Custodians of the land. The RFDS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of healthcare. We embrace diversity and welcome all people irrespective of faith, ethnicity, sexual orientation or gender identity.