Community Fundraising and Events Manager

Beaumont People; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Salary packaging

Job summary

Parkinson's NSW is seeking a Community Fundraising and Events Manager to lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of community fundraising campaigns and events. You will build partnerships with fundraisers, volunteers and community groups while driving sustainable income growth.

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager and collaborating with Marketing and Communications, you will oversee flagship initiatives such as Step Up for Parkinson's and The Great Parkinson's Tea Party, coordinate event

Qualifications

• Experience in community fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising, events or supporter engagement
• A track record of building strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, community groups or partners
• Strong project management and campaign coordination skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of community fundraising campaigns and events
• Manage flagship fundraising initiatives including Step Up for Parkinson's, The Great Parkinson's Tea Party and community participation events
• Drive supporter acquisition, participation and retention across fundraising campaigns
• Build and nurture relationships with community fundraisers, volunteers, event participants and supporters
• Develop engaging supporter experiences that encourage ongoing involvement and advocacy
• Coordinate event logistics, stakeholder engagement and campaign execution
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications to maximise campaign reach and supporter engagement
• Monitor fundraising performance, analyse results and identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Maintain accurate supporter data and fundraising records across relevant systems

Skills

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Campaign management

Event planning

CRM / Salesforce

Donor relationships

Tools

Salesforce

CRM software

Job description

Community Fundraising and Events Manager

About Parkinson’s NSW

Parkinson's NSW empowers people living with Parkinson's every step of the way. From Neurological Nurse Specialists and an InfoLine, to counselling, support groups, advocacy and community connection, Parkinson's NSW delivers essential services that enhance quality of life, strengthen community belonging and drive progress in research and awareness.

The role

As the Community Fundraising & Events Manager, you will play a key role in Parkinson's NSW's investment in fundraising growth. Working across flagship campaigns, community fundraising initiatives and events, you will help build sustainable income streams while creating meaningful opportunities for supporters to connect with the cause.

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager and working closely with Marketing and Communications, you will lead the delivery of community fundraising activity across the organisation. You will build strong relationships with fundraisers, volunteers, community groups and partners, helping them maximise their impact while fostering long-term engagement with Parkinson's NSW.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that recognises the critical role fundraising plays in delivering its mission and is investing in people, systems and campaigns to support future growth.

In this role, you will:

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of community fundraising campaigns and events
• Manage flagship fundraising initiatives including Step Up for Parkinson's, The Great Parkinson's Tea Party and community participation events
• Drive supporter acquisition, participation and retention across fundraising campaigns
• Build and nurture relationships with community fundraisers, volunteers, event participants and supporters
• Develop engaging supporter experiences that encourage ongoing involvement and advocacy
• Coordinate event logistics, stakeholder engagement and campaign execution
• Work closely with Marketing and Communications to maximise campaign reach and supporter engagement
• Monitor fundraising performance, analyse results and identify opportunities for growth and improvement
• Maintain accurate supporter data and fundraising records across relevant systems

About You

You’re an energetic and relationship-focused fundraising professional who thrives on connecting people to a cause. You enjoy bringing campaigns and events to life, inspiring supporters and creating meaningful experiences that help drive fundraising success.

You balance strong organisational skills with a genuine ability to build relationships and engage diverse stakeholder groups. Whether you're coordinating an event, supporting a fundraiser or developing a campaign plan, you're motivated by making a tangible difference and contributing to an organisation with an important community impact.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in community fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising, events or supporter engagement
• A track record of building strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, community groups or partners
• Strong project management and campaign coordination skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using CRM or fundraising platforms, ideally Salesforce or similar systems
• A collaborative and proactive approach with a focus on delivering positive supporter experiences
• A genuine commitment to the mission and values of the not-for-profit sector

What’s On Offer

• Join an organisation that is actively investing in the future of fundraising and supporter engagement
• Opportunity to shape and grow community fundraising within a respected and purpose-driven charity
• Work alongside a passionate and collaborative leadership team committed to growth and innovation
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• NFP salary packaging benefits
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people living with Parkinson's, their families and carers

If you're looking for an opportunity to combine your fundraising, events and relationship management experience with a cause that genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Beaumont People values diversity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from CALD backgrounds and people with disabilities.

If you require adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we are more than happy to help.

Please note this role requires full, unrestricted Australian working rights.