Community Fundraising Coordinator WA - (Maternity contract ends June 2025)

JDRF – WA is seeking a Fundraising Coordinator to join the Philanthropy Executive, WA for a Maternity contract role until end of June 2025. The role would be suitable for a relationship-driven individual with prior experience in the not for profit with a particular focus on community support and engagement, fundraising support, and account management of those who register to events, event planning and delivery, exemplary phone manner and a good understanding of CRM’s (ideally Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite. The ideal candidate will build rapport quickly with the WA type 1 diabetes community and those who support them as well as fundraisers, donors, schools, organisations and healthcare professionals. 

The applicant will contribute to the wider success of JDRF by demonstrating the values of Passion, Integrity, Vision, Collaboration, and Impact.

Why work for JDRF?

• Salary sacrifice options and benefits to increase take-home pay
• Convenient location, close to public transport and shops in West Perth.
• Hybrid option (including company equipment to facilitate the transition between office and home)
• Team Building with twice annual Organisation Team Days in Sydney
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Additional family leave in December + 1 Wellness Day per year 
• Learning and Development provided to enhance your strengths. 

About the Role

• Support of newly diagnosed families within 12 weeks of diagnosis and delivery of State Welcome Program, requiring time on the phone, effective listening, empathy and understanding. 
• Understanding of the full suite of Community Programs offerings including all kits, guides, learnings and virtual sessions and the provision of these tools and resources to the T1D community. 
• Support in the delivery of JDRF events and campaigns including: -
• WA Blue Tie Ball 
• One Walk in metropolitan and regional locations (or support of Walk Hosts) 
• Jump Challenge – a tandem skydive held at Rockingham
• Abseil Challenge
• Go Blue Days in conjunction with schools or organisations. 
• Community 3rd party and beneficiary events (in support of event hosts)
• Recruitment phone calls/messages/emails to prospective fundraisers
• Phone calls/messages/emails to prospective donors for Giving Day donations.
• Account management of fundraisers be it individuals, teams, schools and organisations and the development of fundraising plans and provisions of suitable fundraising resources
• Understanding of State Financial Metrics and a proactive approach in the achievement of State Revenue Goals, retention of current fundraisers and identification of new supporters. 
• Collaboration and referrals to the Philanthropy and Partnerships team.
• Delivery of metropolitan and regional T1D Meetups.
• Procurement of auction and raffle items for the Blue Tie Ball.
• Representation of JDRF at community events, fundraising events, and research update events, including public speaking as required.
• Effective use of Salesforce (CRM) that accurately reflects your interactions and activity with the community. 
• Recruiting and coordinating volunteers for events and providing any necessary guidance and support 
• Establishment of good relationships with staff, the community, and members of the Community Leadership Group (CLG) - a local volunteer group that will support you in growing JDRF’s portfolio of relationships, events, and programs.
• Attending monthly CLG meetings both in-person and virtual, supporting National Community Fundraising Manager by taking minutes and disseminating these after the meeting 
• Potential, consecutive weekend work during busy campaign periods as well as external events out of hours attendance. Time in lieu provided. 

You Will Be Successful If  

• You enjoy interacting with people. You are passionate about giving every person who interacts with JDRF an unforgettable experience. 
• You are a great communicator. You are concise and operate with poise, dignity and reliability in both your personal and professional worlds. You are set on learning all the ins and outs of DRF so that you can handle any question that comes your way.
• You prioritise well and can manage important projects, schedules and communications in an orderly fashion. You meet your deadlines and understand the importance of keeping to a schedule and budget.
• You are equipped to handle and maintain confidential information. 
• You are committed to achieving the goals and mission of JDRF
• Focus on finding solutions, not excuses
• Seek to reach outcomes through a positive, team-oriented, can-do attitude
• Have strong database skills (preferably Salesforce), together with the ability to learn

WHY JDRF 

JDRF has transformed the understanding of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) and has been a part of every breakthrough in T1D care in the last 50 years. Every single dollar raised is committed to taking a cure from hope to reality – while making the lives of people living with T1D easier, safer and healthier until that happens. JDRF is a national not-for-profit organisation with offices in five states.

If you are passionate about what you do and making a difference, then we want to hear from you. 

To apply, please forward your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, addressing the key criteria above to the National Manager Community Fundraising, Tamara Aitchison **********@jdrf.org.au or contact Tamara Aitchison, if you have any questions at 0402 810 ***.