Community Fundraising Manager VIC/TAS

JDRF – VIC is seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager with excellent leadership skills who can drive engagement and build strong relationships across multiple sectors, including the type 1 diabetes community, donors and the corporate sector. 

Leading by example in this customer-focused role the applicant will be able to communicate well within and outside of the organisation, drawing up plans to ensure annual KPIs are met and exceeded. The applicant will contribute to the wider success of JDRF by demonstrating the values of Passion, Integrity, Vision, Collaboration, and Impact. Well-organised, proactive with the ability to inspire others will lead to success in this part-time (0.8) role.

Why work for JDRF?

• Work-life balance with hybrid and flexible work structure (3 days in the office), including company equipment to facilitate the transition between office and home.
• Salary sacrifice options and benefits to increase take-home pay.
• Convenient Port Melbourne Location with options for parking
• 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

• Accountable for delivering $800K total gross revenue in FY25 supporting the National fundraising revenue goal of $13M
• Local management and delivery of JDRF signature event, the One Walk 
• Management of all other state-based Community Fundraising activity (including One Ride, Jump, Go Blue Day, 3rd Party and Beneficiary Events) ensuring timely and supportive account management of fundraisers be it individuals, teams, schools and organisations. 
• Delivery of the Welcome Program to newly diagnosed families and alignment with Community Programs offerings. 
• Delivery of metropolitan and regional T1D Meetups.
• Collaboration and referrals to the Philanthropy and Partnerships team.
• Effective use of Salesforce (CRM) that accurately reflects your interactions and activity with the community. 
• Establishment of good relationships with staff, the community and members of the Community Leadership Group - a local volunteer group that will support you in growing JDRF’s portfolio of relationships, events, and programs.
• Support, training and development of one direct report, the Community Fundraising Coordinator Vic/Tas

The Ideal Candidate Should Be Ready to

• Expand two-way engagement and build rapport quickly with JDRF supporters, understanding their passions and interests and how they wish to leverage their personal, professional, and corporate networks.
• Embrace learning about the condition of type 1 diabetes and JDRF’s Research to ensure competency and the ability to share this knowledge with potential supporters.
• Nurture and grow current organisational relationships, while proactively seeking out new opportunities to deliver revenue and increase community awareness of T1D and JDRF. 
• Articulate the current financial status of the State, gaps to revenue against budget and solutions for deficits, provide State based forecasts when required, analyse data and deliver event review documents.
• Embrace all training and development provided and implement this learning into their role.
• Understand JDRF’s Advocacy Program and provide referrals of suitable advocates when required. 
• Understand and adhere to the FIA Code of Ethics.
• UItlise their administrative skills to deliver best outcomes promptly. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Canva is expected.
• Project manage local events including a road map of tasks, timelines, and deadlines against key milestones or metrics. 
• Work autonomously and collaboratively as required with local and national teams. 
• Commit to achieving the goals and mission of JDRF whilst demonstrating enthusiasm, persistence, and tenacity.

WHY JDRF 

JDRF has transformed the understanding of Type 1 Diabetes 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 with T1D easier, safer, and healthier until that happens. JDRF is a national not-for-profit organisation with offices in five states as well as being part of a Global affiliation across six countries. Learn more at jdrf.org.au

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 ***.