Relationship Manager Community Fundraising

at  The Salvation Army

Number of Positions Available:
1
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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
About the Role:
Do you enjoy community fundraising events? Are you well organised with excellent attention to detail? We would love to hear from you!
Our Public Relations team is currently recruiting for a permanent, full time, Relationship Manager Community Fundraising to be based out of Mitcham, VIC with hybrid working arrangements.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to coordinate exciting ‘year round’ community fundraising and awareness campaigns through activities, corporate relationships, personal gifts and bequests to advance donor engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement a Community Fundraising plan and assist with Red Shield Appeal and Christmas Appeal + other local/regional events & activities
• Acquire and support 3rd party fundraising opportunities e.g. Golf Days, Sleep Out’s & any other fundraising opportunities
• Introduce and promote current and new fundraising methods eg. Face to Face / Pay Wave / Eftpos / Tap and Go / Peer to Peer
• Volunteer engagement & coordination
• Campaign progress reports
• Budget, compliance policy and procedures
• Small business, local government and schools relationships & engagement
• Work with local Corps to achieve fundraising targets

About you:

• Qualifications in Business / Marketing / Public Relations preferred
• Proven experience in working at a community engagement level
• Ability to build networks and relationships
• Prior successful experience in fundraising
• Exposure in multi-media communications (CRM’s, Social Media)

Why work for us:

• Tool of trade vehicle
• Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging
• Flexible working arrangements including WFH
• Opportunity for training and career development
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health and fitness programs
• Up to 8 weeks leave per year through our purchase leave scheme
• Up to 5 days paid leave per year to support a TSA program or activity

How to Apply:
We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to apply via the link and submit a current CV and a cover letter which details your alignment with the essential requirements of the role.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboratio

• Implement a Community Fundraising plan and assist with Red Shield Appeal and Christmas Appeal + other local/regional events & activities
• Acquire and support 3rd party fundraising opportunities e.g. Golf Days, Sleep Out’s & any other fundraising opportunities
• Introduce and promote current and new fundraising methods eg. Face to Face / Pay Wave / Eftpos / Tap and Go / Peer to Peer
• Volunteer engagement & coordination
• Campaign progress reports
• Budget, compliance policy and procedures
• Small business, local government and schools relationships & engagement
• Work with local Corps to achieve fundraising target