Donor Experience & Events Manager at St John of God Health Care

Perth, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Management, Fundraising, Budget Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Public Relations, Communication, Logistics, Risk Management, Donor Engagement, Team Collaboration, Reporting, Stewardship Strategies, Campaign Management, Relationship Building

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your role at St John of God Health Care Join our Foundation team in making a lasting impact on healthcare through philanthropy. As the Donor Experience & Events Manager you will be responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of events and experiences that inspire giving, deepen donor engagement, and advance the philanthropic goals of St John of God Foundation. This role ensures that events are executed with excellence, aligned to brand and fundraising goals, and deliver measurable impact. As the leader of donor experience and events within the campaign team, this role provides strategic oversight of integrated marketing and communications campaigns, working closely with the Donor Communications & Content Specialist and Donor Stewardship Specialist to deliver cohesive and compelling engagement strategies. Be part of a bold new chapter in philanthropic impact We’re entering an exciting new chapter at St John of God Foundation. Guided by our new Operational Plan, the next three years will see us build on strong foundations and take bold steps forward — and we want the right people with us on the journey. Our work will be shaped by three key priorities: Donor Journey – creating more meaningful, high-quality experiences for our supporters Strategic Impact – expanding our influence and delivering greater benefit to the communities we serve People First – supporting and empowering our caregivers, now and into the future Together, we’ll focus on delivering a series of major capital campaigns and growing our successful national fundraising program. These are ambitious plans — and they represent a rare opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. If you’re excited by purposeful work, meaningful change, and being part of something bigger — now is the time to join us. The Position Strategic Event Planning & Execution Lead the design and delivery of a bespoke program of donor immersion, stewardship, and fundraising events aligned to national campaigns. Manage all event logistics, including budgeting, venues, suppliers, risk management, and operational delivery. Oversee event-day execution to ensure seamless, personalised experiences that deepen donor relationships. Develop and implement stewardship strategies that recognise, retain, and grow donor engagement. Plan and execute donor engagement and recognition events in collaboration with Donor Stewardship Specialist and internal teams. Ensure all events and donor experiences reflect the Foundation’s values of compassion, respect, and excellence. Provide strategic leadership and oversight of integrated marketing, PR, and communications campaigns supporting fundraising priorities. Collaborate closely with the Donor Communications & Content Specialist to develop and execute campaign plans and collateral. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, volunteers, clinical teams, and senior leadership to ensure collaborative campaign delivery. Coordinate with external vendors, sponsors, and community partners to support event and campaign goals. Manage event budgets ensuring resources are allocated efficiently to meet fundraising targets. Monitor and evaluate event outcomes, producing reports on donor engagement and return on investment. You will have 7 years’ experience in event management, preferably in a fundraising or non-profit setting, with demonstrated success in delivering events that engage donors or stakeholders. You will have proven end-to-end event management experience with the ability to manage budgets, timelines, and logistics across multiple events simultaneously. This role requires flexibility to work outside of usual business hours as required on events important to the Foundation. To succeed you will possess a Tertiary qualification in Event Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Fundraising, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience) and a valid C class drivers license with access to a reliable vehicle. Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you 24-month fixed term full-time position working 38 hours per week Located in Perth CBD office with 40% work from home option Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts End of trip/bike facilities Close to public transport All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements For enquiries contact Preema Wong, Director of Philanthropy and Campaigns on 0427 526 899 If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. Please note unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.

Responsibilities

The Donor Experience & Events Manager will lead the strategic planning and execution of events that enhance donor engagement and support fundraising goals. This role also involves overseeing marketing and communication strategies to ensure cohesive donor experiences.