Employment
Fundraising Manager
The Fundraising Manager is responsible for the individual giving program and works alongside the part time Development Manager who is responsible for trusts and foundations, corporate support, community awareness, events and planned giving. Both report to the Executive Director.
The Fundraising Manager will be an experienced fundraising professional with accountability for implementing HFA strategic fundraising plan, in collaboration with the HFA team. The position is a “hands on” role with some limited support from the part-time Administration Assistant who maintains the HFA database.
Responsibilities
• implement HFA strategic fundraising plan
• analyse donor behaviour, understand trends, prepare reports
• develop and implement individual direct mail appeals from start to finish
• maintain and increase regular giving conversion
• undertake donor care and supporter communications
• develop and implement acquisition plans
Selection Criteria
• at least 3 year experience as a fundraising professional
• interest and/or experience with digital and on line communication tools and social media technology
• communication tools and social media technology skills
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• strong writing skills
• well-developed project management and coordination skills, and ability to work on and prioritise a range of tasks
• competency with fundraising database software - Donor Management software preferred
• initiative, self-motivated, ability to meet deadlines
• proven well rounded experience in fundraising in a not for profit organisation
• ability to work in a small team environment, as well as independently
Conditions of Employment
• HFA provides a flexible and supportive work environment
• position is offered initially for 12 months, with a view to becoming permanent.
• 3 days per week
• attractive salary package
Position Description available for download below. For more information contact Sharon Caris, Executive Director, on 03 9885 7800.
Closing date Monday 13 February 2012
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