Development Officer - Community Engagement, Alumni and Fundraising

Chevalier College; Burradoo; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevalier College is seeking a Development Officer to support Community Engagement, Alumni and Fundraising. The role focuses on engaging the local community, families, and past students, organising events, and supporting donor relationships and campaigns.

Reporting to the Head of Community Engagement, the officer will implement engagement strategies, coordinate volunteers, manage communications with donors, and assist with reunions and tours as needed.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated networking ability to grow relationships with the wider community.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Well-developed organizational, planning and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders to maintain relationships.
• Develop and sustain relationships that support the College’s charism.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the local community to represent the college and/or gain support.
• Liaise with parents and caregivers to increase engagement in college activities.
• Implement strategies to encourage family engagement with the college, including events.
• Work with Chevalier Past Students to achieve objectives and provide administrative support.
• Conduct tours of the college for past students.
• Support the fundraising strategy as directed by the Head of Community Engagement.
• Source and assist volunteer fundraising committees as needed.
• Ensure correct processing and receipt of donations and liaise with Finance for reporting.
• Maintain donor development and care communications.

Skills

Networking

Event management

Written communication

Oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Problem solving

Teamwork

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Development Officer - Community Engagement, Alumni and Fundraising

The Development Officer will work closely with the Head of Community Engagement in a varied role supporting initiatives involving community and family engagement, Chevalier Past Students, events, donor relationships and fundraising campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with the local community to represent the college and/or gain support
• Liaise with parents and caregivers to increase engagement in college activities
• Implement strategies and success measures to encourage family engagement with the college, including events such as Mother's Day High Tea, Father's Day BBQ, Sportsfest, 'G' Day, and Open Day
• Implement family engagement strategies utilising parent volunteers and committees, as appropriate
• Work with and support the Chevalier Past Students to achieve agreed objectives
• Provide administrative support to the Chevalier Past Students for reunions
• Conduct tours of the college for past students, as required
• Work with the Digital Media and Marketing Officer to maximise effectiveness of the alumni social media page, LinkedIn and other mediums including magazines and newsletters
• Engage with senior students to ensure transition to Chevalier Past Students including mentoring
• Work with the Head of Community Engagement to maintain any current gifts and commitments
• Support the fundraising strategy as directed by the Head of Community Engagement
• Source and assist volunteer fundraising committees as needed
• Ensure correct processing and receipt of donations and liaise with the Finance department to ensure accurate reporting
• Issue End of Financial Year receipts
• Maintain administrative aspects of donor development and care, including communications
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors and obtain and record feedback of donor experience

About you

• Demonstrated networking skills and the ability to grow and foster relationships with the wider community
• Experience in event management
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-developed organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment, deal with multiple and urgent priorities and meet timelines
• Well-developed IT skills and experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment to achieve shared outcomes and results
• The ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders to establish and maintain strong and productive working relationships
• The ability to develop and sustain strong, appropriate relationships that support and enhance the charism of the College

About us

Chevalier College's rich 80-year history is shaped by the MSC values of kindness, compassion, inclusivity, and hospitality. In its current iteration, Chevalier College is continuing to grow as a future facing community of heart-centred learners, whilst nurturing the individual uniqueness of each student. As a learner-focused contemporary learning community, Chevalier College enables students to be collaborative thinkers who activate purposeful, meaningful and positive change in a rapidly changing world.