Fundraising Manager / Sydney CBD

Youthworks; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location

Job summary

Youthworks is seeking a Fundraising Manager to join our Donor & Community Relations team. The role develops and drives direct marketing and digital campaigns, and manages regular giving and Gifts in Wills programs to support Youthworks’ mission.

You will lead multi-channel fundraising initiatives, optimise donor journeys, report on performance, and contribute to future strategies, while mentoring staff and collaborating with churches, schools and families in our ministry.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to engage diverse audiences and channels.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to execute tactically.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate direct marketing and digital campaigns and appeals.
• Develop and optimise supporter journeys.
• Contribute to future fundraising strategies and business goals.
• Manage monthly giving and Gifts in Wills programs.

Job description

Division/Branch: Youthworks, Donor & Community Relations

Location: Flexible - Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW or hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Closing Date: 9 October 2026

Youthworks is seeking a Fundraising Manager to join our Donor & Community Relations team. The Donor & Community Relations team influences new and existing supporters to partner with Youthworks to help see effective ministry to young people in churches, schools and families that orients them to Christ for life. The team combines both fundraising and communications functions to enhance supporter engagement across the organisation, furthering Youthworks’ vision and mission.

About the role

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing and driving direct marketing and digital campaigns and appeals, including development and management of the regular giving and gifts in wills programs. This position will contribute to Youthworks’ financial objectives through compelling communications and excellent donor stewardship, and by optimising existing campaigns and appeals and introducing new fundraising initiatives.

Your responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate and report on direct marketing and digital campaigns and appeals via the project management of multi‑channel direct marketing & digital fundraising activities
• Develop and optimise supporter journeys
• Contribute to future fundraising strategies, defining business goals and outcomes
• Management of the monthly giving and Gifts in Wills programs

You will need to demonstrate

• Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Media or PR, or 2+years of equivalent and relevant professional experience
• Excellent organisational and project coordination skills, ability to manage multiple set deadlines and be flexible to changes in priority
• Excellent written communications skills and ability to engage different audiences and channels
• Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to quickly establish rapport and work effectively with a wide range of people to achieve outcomes
• A systematic and focused approach to tasks with strong attention to detail
• Strong research and analytical skills, particularly ability to report and draw insights and take action based on analytics
• Strong work ethic with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce CRM databases
• Demonstrated experience in staff management
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Demonstrated resilience, strength and initiative needed to thrive in a leadership role
• Experience in a mentoring capacity
• Personal Christian faith and willingness to work within an Anglican organisation

What we would really like you to have

• Churches in Australia Safe Church Program

Your application should address all selection criteria listed in the position description and include current qualifications, relevant professional experience and Christian ministry involvement.

Anglican Youthworks is committed to the Working with Children Checks ; persons who are ineligible may not apply. A valid Working with Children Check number for paid employment must be obtained and verified prior to an offer of employment must be made.

For general enquiries please email [e-mail].