Job Description

The role:

We are seeking a Community Fundraising Officer to deliver exceptional experiences for Redkite’s community fundraisers, to inspire them to run their own fundraising activities for Redkite in the DIY fundraising program and participating in campaigns and third-party events.

The role will steward all new and existing community fundraisers; from acquisition and registration to fundraising support and post event communications.

Supporting fundraisers may include:

• developing online fundraising pages,
• issuing authority to fundraise,
• developing dedicated materials,
• providing tips and guidance in regular check ins,
• thanking and following up on donations,
• seeking prizes to support key fundraisers.

About you:

You are a proactive, confident and highly motivated individual with a passion for fundraising and events. You demonstrate the following skills & experience:

• Two years’ experience in a relationship, client engagement role, or customer service role
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders of all levels
• Ability to work autonomously and as a collaborative team member of a high performing team
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise own workload, meet deadlines and work to strict timeframes
• An understanding of and use of a CRM database.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident to undertake public speaking and ability to adjust to presenting in formal and informal settings.
• Proactive, highly motivated and results driven.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to represent Redkite at external events including occasional weekends, evenings and travel (local and interstate).
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (unconditional work rights) to apply for this job.

Why join us?

For 40 years we have had a single purpose: to be a lifeline for families facing their child’s cancer. When you work for Redkite, you are part of a highly skilled, driven and experienced team who are determined to make sure that no matter where a family lives in Australia, they can receive Redkite support. We also offer the following staff benefits:

• Salary Packaging to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay
• Work from home (WfH) arrangements as per Redkite policy
• Access to discounts and special offers on a range of goods and services
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counselling and other resources to support your mental wellbeing
• Leave benefits including leave purchase scheme, Redkite Wellbeing Days and additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year

To apply:

If you’re keen to join a compassionate and collaborative team making a real difference, apply now!

Submit your resume and attach a cover letter. We are keen to see your communications skills displayed in your cover letter expressing your interest and claim to the role.

We’ll be checking applications as they come in, so don’t delay.

Applicants who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are warmly encouraged to apply.

Applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are warmly encouraged to apply.