POSITION SUMmARY

Do you want to use your incredible fundraising skills and passion to create a positive impact on humanity?

Join our growing not-for-profit team at Wajoli Foundation and be a critical part of educating women and children in a developing country.

Wajoli Foundation Uganda is fully funded by hard working Aussies and aims to improve the lives of vulnerable people.

• The position is 15 hours per week and flexible; days and hours of work to be negotiated.
• The role is based in Melbourne but works from home.
• Rate is $50 per hour (must have ABN).

You will lead the acquisition of new major donors, multi-year pledges, and cultivation and stewardship of existing major donors for retention.

This newly created role is critical to our growth plan, and will require you to be self-motivated, organised and experienced in building relationships.

This role would be ideal for a career fundraiser looking to move into the Philanthropy stream or a Major Gifts/Relationship fundraiser looking for flexible/part-time hours.

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to build financial support for Wajoli Foundation to educate children and single mothers in Gulu, Uganda.

Applications will be considered as soon as they arrive, so get your application in as early as possible.

ABOUT WAJOLI FOUNDATION

Wajoli Foundation provide opportunities to improve prosperity in Gulu, northern Uganda. We focus on education, health and livelihood initiatives for women and children. Our three major projects include Wajoli Kindergarten & Primary School, Wajoli Sponsorship Program & Wajoli House Women’s Empowerment Centre.

For more information, visit www.wajolifoundation.com

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about making a difference for vulnerable people? Do you have a knack for storytelling and making strategies to connect with different audiences?

Join our team and dive into a role where you'll lead the charge in amplifying our brand and boosting donor support. As the Fundraising Leader, you'll work closely with our stakeholders, leading the marketing and fundraising efforts to captivate the right audiences and elevate our cause.

Reporting to the General Manager and Executive Director, you’ll steer our marketing strategies, oversee content creation, and provide direction and support.

We’re looking for a hands-on, inspiring leader who thrives on driving results and expanding our brand across various channels. Your mission: to meet revenue targets and grow our impact!

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WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Genuine enthusiasm for educating people in a developing country and alignment with the values of Wajoli Foundation.
• Excellent organisational skills and experience in managing your time efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills over Zoom, to the lead marketing team based in Uganda.
• A proven track record of inspiring leadership, whether you've led a team or worked with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience in crafting and executing marketing strategies and hitting those ambitious goals.
• Deep understanding of marketing channels and tools, from digital marketing and social media to EDM.
• Knowledge of fundraising strategies and their impact within a not-for-profit setting.
• Strong project management skills, with a knack for planning and executing marketing initiatives.
• Passion for data with an insights-driven approach to marketing and fundraising.
• A strategic mindset paired with analytical skills.
• Strong writing skills, with experience in crafting and editing compelling content.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

• Work from home position.
• Flexible work hours.
• Coffee and lunch meetings with potential donors!

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates who are interested in the position are encouraged to apply even though they may feel they are not strong on individual selection criteria. In assessing merit, the panel will take into consideration “performance or achievement relative to opportunity”.

We recognise that many staff today have a range of personal circumstances, and career histories.

If you require further information, please contact Angela Driver on [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Ready to lead, inspire, and make a real impact on humanity? Apply Now.

To apply for this role, simply click "Apply Now", fill in your personal details and answer the questions.

You will then be taken to a page to upload a copy of your CV. There is no need to attach a cover letter or separate document answering key selection criteria.

A position description is attached.