Community and Campaigns Executive

Indigenous Literacy Foundation; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Hybrid work model

Employee EAP

Job summary

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation in Australia is seeking an experienced Community Fundraiser to lead the end-to-end execution of national campaigns such as the Great Book Swap and Busking for Change, delivering memorable experiences for supporters and communities.

You will coordinate campaigns across fundraising, marketing, education and operations, grow DIY and peer-to-peer revenue, and manage online hubs, events, and donor communications to strengthen relationships with communities.

Qualifications

• Campaign coordination, fundraising operations or similar role.
• Strong planning, organisation and project management skills.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, deadlines and operational requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, collaborative and detail-oriented approach.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field and completion of Fundraising Essentials.
• Experience using CRM systems, fundraising platforms and reporting tools.
• A current driver's licence and a current Working with Children Check.
• Value and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end execution of ILF's fundraising campaigns, including the Great Book Swap and Busking for Change.
• Develop campaign timelines, delivery plans, workflows and milestones; coordinate requirements across teams.
• Collaborate with Marketing on campaign look and copy.
• Monitor campaign progress and performance; resolve issues and report post-campaign results.
• Lead delivery of community, DIY and peer-to-peer fundraising, including the online fundraising hub.
• Identify growth initiatives to improve participation and fundraising income.
• Set up and maintain campaigns/pages on Raisely and third-party platforms.
• Coordinate fundraising events and supporter activities.
• Monitor and match community/school donations and complete weekly reconciliations.

Skills

Campaign coordination

Fundraising operations

Project coordination

Planning and organisation

Written and verbal communication

Proactive collaborative detail-orient

Education

Tertiary qualifications in related field

Fundraising Essentials completion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

CRM systems

fundraising platforms

reporting tools

Job description

Lead national campaigns like the Great Book Swap and Busking for Change

Great culture and purposeful work

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply

Our Fundraising team is expanding, and we have a new opportunity for an experienced Community Fundraiser to join our high performing team and deliver national fundraising campaigns for our NPF Organisation.

About us

The ILF is a national charity working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote Communities across Australia. We are Community-led, responding to requests from remote Communities for culturally relevant books, including early learning board books, resources, and programs to support Communities to create and publish their stories in languages of their choice.

About the role

The Community & Campaigns Executive will deliver ILF's community fundraising, campaigns and supporter engagement initiatives that grow income and strengthen relationships with our supporters and communities. You'll lead the end-to-end execution of ILF's fundraising campaigns, including the Great Book Swap and Busking for Change, so that every school, fundraiser and supporter has a great experience and feels connected to ILF's Community-led work. You'll also strengthen and grow ILF's DIY and peer-to-peer fundraising revenue and donor experience, and coordinate fundraising events and supporter activities. This is a full-time role working closely with our Publishing, Programs, Marketing, Fundraising and Operations teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the operational planning and coordination of fundraising campaigns, including the Great Book Swap and Busking for Change
• Develop campaign timelines, delivery plans, workflows and key milestones, and coordinate requirements across fundraising, marketing, education and other internal teams
• Collaborate with Marketing on campaign look and feel, branding and copy
• Monitor campaign progress and performance, resolve operational issues and support post-campaign evaluation and reporting
• Lead the delivery of community, DIY and peer-to-peer fundraising, including managing the online experience via the ILF fundraising hub
• Identify and implement growth initiatives that improve participation, supporter experience and fundraising income, and deepen relationships with existing fundraisers
• Set up and maintain campaigns and fundraising pages on Raisely and third-party platforms, including registrations, troubleshooting and liaising with providers
• Coordinate the operational requirements of fundraising events, including Sydney trivia, conferences, volunteering and supporter activities
• Monitor and match community and school donations, and complete weekly bank reconciliation with Finance
• Coordinate timely and engaging stewardship and communications for supporters and fundraisers, aligned with ILF's Community-led and strengths-based values

About you

• Demonstrated experience in campaign coordination, fundraising operations, project coordination or a similar role
• Strong planning, organisation and project management skills
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, deadlines and operational requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, collaborative and detail-orientated approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Tertiary qualifications in a related field and completion of Fundraising Essentials
• Experience using CRM systems, fundraising platforms and reporting tools
• A current driver's licence and a current Working with Children Check
• Value and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures

Your fit

At the ILF, we collaborate across teams, recognise the unique strengths each person brings, and are committed to excellence in everything we deliver. If you're seeking a workplace grounded in trust, authenticity and shared purpose, you'll feel at home with us. While relevant skills and experience are important, we place the greatest weight on alignment with our values and culture.

• Not-for-profit salary packaging
• 5 weeks annual leave
• A hybrid work model and healthy work-life balance
• Employee EAP for staff and family
• Ongoing and individualised learning and development

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation considers that being an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).