Community Fundraising And Events Coordinator

We encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date and the closing date may be brought forward without notice.

You will support income growth, supporter acquisition and donor engagement through the delivery of BGF’s Community Fundraising program, with a particular focus on building relationships within the LGBTIQ+ community and manage all aspects of BGF’s community fundraising events.

You will have responsibility for:

• Managing all aspects of the community fundraising program including – operations, logistics, reporting and acquittals;
• Identifying new opportunities to generate income from existing community partners and build relationships with new community-based organisations;
• Building strong relationships with key supporters including bars, clubs, dance groups, sporting groups, artists and individuals to maximise fundraising results;
• Managing BGF’s community events ensuring that all are planned, budgeted, coordinated and implemented on time and within budget, and achieving the agreed upon outcomes;
• Providing support to BGF’s Events Coordinator where required in the set up and execution of BGF’s major annual events;
• Managing the organisation’s volunteering needs through an effective working relationship with a volunteer coordinator (a voluntary role).

About you

To meet the challenges of this role you must address the following criteria:

Experience

• Sound experience in delivering planned community fundraising events;
• Proven track record in achieving predetermined objectives within the community fundraising sector;
• Proven expertise in working with social and digital media to achieve the organisation’s goals.

Skills

• Time management and meeting the deadlines;
• Effective negotiation and communication skills – clear articulation both in the written and spoken word;
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills;
• High-level computing expertise in particular in programs such as Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Publisher and other Office 365 applications;
• Honed problem-solving skills;
• Attention to detail; and
• Numerate.

In addition, you will need to meet the following requirements:

• Full right to live and work in Australia with no restrictions.
• The successful applicant must be prepared to undertake a pre-employment Criminal History Check arranged by BGF. In addition, due to the inherent work, health and safety considerations and NSW Health funding requirements of BGF, must also be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e., double dosed plus recommended booster doses) prior to commencing any work, unless medically exempt.

The role includes a broad range of responsibilities and would suit an individual who meets the capability requirements (skills/knowledge, qualification and experience) addressed in the position description.

Benefits & Culture

• Make a significant impact on the lives of people living with HIV;
• Much more than just a job – it is a rare opportunity to be part of a community of like-minded individuals;
• Equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace.
• A sector specific salary packaging available;
• Hybrid work arrangement (minimum 3 days a week in the office)

This is a permanent, part-time role working 60.8 hours per fortnight (4 days a week), based in Surry Hills, Sydney.