Chief Events & Fundraising Architect (Hybrid)

Catalina Talent Advisory; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Competitive salary + super + NFPsalary

Collaborative team environment

National events portfolio growth

Job summary

Catalina Talent Advisory is assisting a purpose-driven not-for-profit client in Sydney with the appointment of a Head of Events. You will lead the national events portfolio to grow fundraising revenue, enhance community engagement and raise brand awareness.

You’ll oversee strategy, major fundraising and community events, while guiding hands-on delivery across in-person, virtual and hybrid formats. Hybrid work, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale or major events, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.
• Proven success delivering fundraising, corporate and community events that achieve revenue and engagement targets.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasting and performance reporting.
• Strong strategic planning, project management and event delivery capability.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a national events strategy aligned with fundraising, engagement and brand objectives.
• Identify opportunities to grow and optimise the events portfolio.
• Monitor revenue targets and performance metrics, using data and market insights to improve outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with supporters, volunteers and key stakeholders to strengthen event engagement.
• Lead the planning and delivery of major fundraising and community events across in-person, virtual and hybrid formats.
• Oversee event logistics, timelines and risk management to ensure events are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Lead, coach and support the Community Engagement Manager and broader events team.

Skills

Event management

Fundraising

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Job description

Catalina Talent Advisory is assisting a purpose-driven not-for-profit client in Sydney with the appointment of a Head of Events. You will lead the national events portfolio to grow fundraising revenue, enhance community engagement and raise brand awareness.

You’ll oversee strategy, major fundraising and community events, while guiding hands-on delivery across in-person, virtual and hybrid formats. Hybrid work, with travel as needed.