Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 9th Aug 2021
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The Fundraising Coordinator role is a 12-month part-time position commencing in September with the possibility of extending to a permanent part-time position (funding dependent). The equivalent of two days per week, equating to .04EFT. The position requires the successful applicant to predominately work from home. A three month probation period applies.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia provides information, support and systemic advocacy for families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition. We organise peer support events and networking opportunities to help SWAN families connect and reduce the pain of isolation, frustration and anxiety.
SWAN advocates for increased funding for genetic research, free and equitable access to genomic testing and decreased waiting periods. We provide a public voice for our families, campaigning for improved disability support services, better community education and greater resources and pathways so that SWAN children can thrive.
SWAN was established in 2012, as a not for profit incorporation and charity and is the peak organisation supporting and advocating for SWAN families at a national level. We estimate that 50 children are born with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition in Australia every week.
The role of fundraising coordinator is a newly created position assisting the CEO, SWAN Board and our volunteers with fundraising activities. The fundraising coordinator will play an essential role in helping SWAN achieve their mission of supporting more SWAN families and ensuring the long term sustainability of our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join our hardworking team and utilise your excellent networking and partnership skills to identify and develop fundraising and philanthropic opportunities that align and support SWAN’s strategic objectives.
The position reports directly to SWAN’s CEO. The fundraising coordinator will raise the profile and awareness of undiagnosed and rare genetic conditions and build on our donor, philanthropic and partnerships database and secure new donors. The role will ensure SWAN will diversify its revenue streams through securing charitable gifts and proactively engaging and stewarding major donors, trusts, foundations and partnerships. They will ensure SWAN can deliver on strategic priorities of sustainability to enable us to continue to support our members.
For further information and a position description, please contact Heather: [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs or call 0404 280 441.
Remote / Work from Home