• Parental Leave Cover

ABOUT US

Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) is a feminist, grassroots organisation that supports women and families in crisis and advocates for social change in the community. We work on the lands of the Gadigal, Wangal and Dharug people of the Eora Nation.

Every night, we support 200 women and children impacted by homelessness, domestic violence and systemic disadvantage. We do this by providing material aid, case management, biopsychosocial support, accommodation, and crisis responses. Equally, we seek to address the underlying causes of gender based violence through primary prevention activities with communities that want to be a part of the global movement to end gender based violence in a generation.

The role

The Fundraising Coordinator provides operational support to WAGEC’s fundraising programs, focusing on coordinating donor engagement, community fundraising initiatives, and supporting fundraising campaigns and events. Working closely with the Donor Experience Manager and the Director of Fundraising & Communities, this role helps implement donor journeys, community activities, and stewardship efforts.

The Fundraising Coordinator ensures smooth data management, effective coordination of community initiatives, and continuous engagement with donors and partners to drive revenue growth and supporter retention.

This is 12-month fixed term, full-time role providing parental leave cover.

Core Responsibilities

• Database Management & Reporting (30%):
  • Oversee the daily use of the CRM system (eTapestry) to maintain accurate donor records and ensure data integrity. Assist with data imports, reconciliations, and platform integrations. Generate regular reports and insights to support fundraising campaigns and donor engagement strategies.
• Community fundraising: support the WAGEC Community to fundraise and give with integrity (30%):
  • Lead coordination of community fundraising initiatives, supporting individuals, workplaces, and groups in their efforts. Support signature events and manage the material donations program, collaborate with corporate partners to drive workplace giving and community involvement in fundraising activities.
• Donor Relations & Engagement (25%):
  • Handle supporter enquiries across phone, email, and mail, ensuring donors receive timely and high-quality service. Process and receipt donations, maintaining accurate donor records and ensuring compliance with privacy policies. Support the Donor Experience Manager with stewardship activities to retain, engage, and grow mid, major, and corporate donors. Help cultivate relationships with corporate partners to align them with WAGEC’s fundraising goals.
• Fundraising Campaigns & Appeals (15%):
  • Assist in the planning and execution of seasonal fundraising appeals, such as EOFY and End of Year campaigns. Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure consistent messaging and develop campaign content. Track and report campaign performance, providing insights to improve future fundraising efforts. Support the development of impact stories to inspire continued donor engagement.

About you

• Fundraising experience in supporting the coordination of campaigns, events, or community initiatives.
• CRM proficiency (e.g., etap, Salesforce, Raisely) for data management, reporting, and segmentation.
• Data analysis in handling and manipulating data to inform strategies and donor engagement.
• Strong communication and relationship skills for speaking with donors and corporate partners.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and event coordination.
• Problem solving skills and the ability to be creative when things don't go to plan.
• Team player and willingness to pitch in and help your team as needed.

Please read the position description attached and check out our range of services at wagec.org.au.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining what you offer regarding the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description.

We will be assessing applications as we receive them and may interview before the closing date so please apply as soon as possible.

We hope to commence this role in late-November or early December, to allow for a few weeks' handover with our current Coordinator.

To be female is a genuine occupational requirement of this role under Section 126A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

And when we say ‘women’, we mean women+ including non-binary people and people who identify as a woman. We strongly encourage women with lived experience, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and women of all cultures and identities to apply. 
*If you think you have the experience to do this role but don’t meet all our selection criteria, please get in touch anyway to discuss your situation. We recognise that sometimes the right candidate for a job is based in personal qualities not just qualifications.*

To talk through any questions or if you would like assistance in applying, please contact Andrea Watkins on 0437 615 061, or our People and Culture team via [email protected], using the subject line: Fundraising Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.

OUR ETHICAL STANCE

Our collective ethics are how we approach our work. By putting these words into action, we work justly, promote dignity and understand the impacts of our work on us and our communities.

• Feminist: Women are the primary source of truth of their own experiences and solutions.
• Respect: We seek first to create mutual benefit.
• Integrity: We all know what is expected of us.
• Collaboration: We are stronger and more sustainable together.
• Hope: We have a positive future orientation.
• Strength: We know we’re strong when we are in harmony despite uncertainty.
• Structure: We use process to enable everyone to be their best now and into the future.
• Social Change: Change at any scale transforms the world.
• Leadership: Using our individual or collective power and/or authority to influence others, to make progress on what matters.

WAGEC is a child-safe organisation, committed to the safety, well-being, and empowerment of all children who we engage with in our services and community. We have a whole organisation approach to upholding children's rights and striving to prevent all forms of harm, abuse and neglect for children and young people.

Why work with us?

At WAGEC we are committed to caring for our people to help them excel in the work they do. Our additional employee benefits include:

• Wellbeing Policy including 2 days of paid well-being leave each year
• Cultural Supervision, Wellbeing and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers
• 12 weeks Paid Parental/Adoption Leave Policy
• $500 self-care allowance each year
• EAP: Free access to Sonder - a revolutionary employee care platform for health, medical, safety and wellbeing support
• Flexible Workplace Arrangements
• External monthly clinical supervision (frontline workers)
• Salary Packaging options
• Professional development and training opportunities
• 5 days Professional Development leave per year
• Discounts to various local shops and businesses, including 30% off all WAGEC merchandise.

A position description is attached.