Job description
About Caritas Australia
At Caritas Australia, we have a vision to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity for all. We partner with the most vulnerable communities to help them build better outcomes by improving access to sustainable livelihoods, clean water, sanitation and education.
Why work for Caritas Australia?
- Opportunity to join a truly diverse and essential organisation that makes a real difference in the lives of the most marginalised people in the regions we support.
- Advance your career within the International Aid & Development sector with a focus on professional development and on the job learning opportunities.
- Hybrid working arrangements, to support your work/life balance.
- Access to free on-site gym and other health & wellbeing benefits.
- Not-for-Profit salary packaging offered
What does the role involve?
Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager. This is an exciting newly created position that will play a pivotal role in implementing a new growth plan. Utilise your skills in all things fundraising and join us in our vision to end poverty, promote justice and uphold dignity for all.
Key responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Implementing diverse fundraising strategies for income goals and supporter loyalty.
- Developing acquisition plans, including reactivation and upgrades of regular givers.
- Driving fundraising campaigns using data-driven approaches for performance metrics.
- Creating innovate fundraising initiatives based on industry trends and practices.
- Ensuring all activity is compliant with relevant legislation and industry standards, and ensuring the team is aware of these requirements.
Who are we looking for?
For this role, we are seeking a dynamic individual with a ‘can do’ attitude, who is committed to making a difference in the world. The successful candidate will have a mix of the following qualifications, skills and experience:
- Demonstrated experience building and implementing successful fundraising renewal, retention and acquisition programs that display revenue growth, preferably in a similar sector.
- Experience with donor profiling, segmentation, and supporter journeys.
- Experience with Cash Appeals and/or Regular Giving is desirable.
- Ability to think strategically, analyse information and trends to develop and implement innovative and practical solutions that respond to organisational needs.
- Sound project and time management skills.
For any further questions or enquiries, please contact the recruitment team at [email protected] using the subject line: Fundraising Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs, or call (02) 7208 7847 Otherwise, please submit you cover letter and CV through the relevant links.
Our commitment to safeguarding – Caritas Australia recognises the personal dignity and rights of all people, especially children and vulnerable adults. As part of your employment, you will be required to undergo relevant background checks (Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, Reference Checks), abide by our safeguarding policies, and sign our Code of Conduct including Professional Behaviour Standards for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.
Our commitment to diversity – Caritas Australia encourages and supports an inclusive and diverse workforce. We consider applications regardless of race, sex, gender, age and disability. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people, members of minority groups, non-binary people, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Our commitment to safety and wellbeing – Depending on your role, Caritas Australia may require you to undertake health checks or receive vaccinations to ensure your safety and wellbeing at work.