Specialist - Community Fundraising And Events

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary packaging

Free car parking

Wellbeing support

Descripción de la vacante

Wesley Mission Queensland Limited in Brisbane invites a Specialist - Community Fundraising and Events to lead community fundraising, peer-to-peer campaigns, and events across Queensland. You will foster strong stakeholder relationships, deliver campaigns to grow revenue, and manage multiple initiatives with a focus on donor retention.

The role requires 3+ years in fundraising or related fields, proven target achievement, and excellent relationship-building and project management skills.

Formación

• 3+ years in community fundraising, engagement, or similar role (not-for-profit preferred).
• Proven ability to achieve fundraising targets and deliver campaigns or events.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver community fundraising, peer-to-peer campaigns, and engagement initiatives to grow participation and revenue.
• Plan and evaluate fundraising events for successful delivery and positive participant experiences.
• Build and maintain relationships with community fundraisers, schools, groups, and supporters.
• Develop supporter stewardship activities to increase retention and ongoing involvement.
• Identify and grow new fundraising opportunities across Queensland.
• Achieve targets by expanding activities, events, and supporter networks.
• Represent WMQ in the community and monitor fundraising performance for continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Relationship building

Networking

Communications

Project management

Organisational skills

Descripción del empleo

Your Role as Specialist - Community Fundraising and Events

As the Specialist - Community Fundraising and Events, you'll develop and deliver community fundraising, peer-to-peer campaigns, and events that build strong stakeholder relationships and contribute to fundraising growth and revenue targets across Queensland.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering community fundraising, peer-to-peer fundraising, and engagement initiatives that grow participation, supporter engagement, and revenue.


• Planning, coordinating, and evaluating fundraising events to ensure successful delivery and positive participant experiences.


• Building and maintaining strong relationships with community fundraisers, schools, community groups, and supporters.


• Developing and implementing supporter stewardship activities to increase retention, advocacy, and ongoing fundraising involvement.


• Identifying and growing new community fundraising and engagement opportunities across Queensland.


• Achieving fundraising targets by expanding community fundraising activities, events, and supporter networks.


• Representing WMQ in the community and monitor fundraising performance to strengthen relationships, generate opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Salary Packaging: Maximise your take-home pay by packaging up to $15,900 each year on everyday living expenses and up to $2,650 on meals and entertainment.


• Free and Secure Car Parking: WMQ employees can enjoy complimentary access to secure parking, ensuring the safety of their vehicles while at work.


• Wellbeing Support: Access to discounts on private health insurance and gym memberships, and free, confidential counselling through our employee assistance program.

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in community fundraising, community engagement, or a similar role, ideally within the not-for-profit sector.


• Proven ability to achieve fundraising targets and successfully deliver fundraising campaigns, initiatives, or events.


• Strong relationship-building, networking, and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a diverse range of stakeholders.


• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and contribute effectively within a team.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant probity checks required by legislation and WMQ Limited policy.


• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to travel for work