Community Fundraising Officer

About QIMR Berghofer:

QIMR Berghofer is a world-leading translational medical research institute focused on improving health by developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies, specifically in the areas of Cancer, Infection and Inflammation, Mental Health and Neuroscience, and Population Health. Based in Herston, Brisbane and working in close collaboration with clinicians and other research institutes, QIMR Berghofer is home to more than 600 scientists, students and non-research staff.

About The Corporate Affairs and Fundraising Department:

This position is within the Corporate Affairs and Fundraising Department (CAF), reporting directly to the Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager.  CAF is responsible for generating fundraising revenue to support QIMR Berghofer's research programs and protecting and strengthening the Institute's reputation for research excellence.

Role Purpose / Responsibilities:  

This role will see you take responsibility for the peer-to-peer fundraising activity at QIMR Berghofer.  As the Community Fundraising Officer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with community fundraisers, supporting and inspiring them to success through your knowledge of fundraising, quality resources and personalised training.  You will think long term, grow community driven fundraising activities and events, and cultivate a passionate portfolio of fundraisers, while working in a team that is collaborative and effective.

Applications are invited for an experienced Fundraising professional to lead and manage the Raiser's Edge (RE NXT) Database.

The following duties will apply:

• Support the Manager, Philanthropy and Fundraising in developing and implementing a peer-to-peer and Community Fundraising strategy that enables our supporters to fundraise for QIMR in engaging, fun and flexible ways.
• Provide advice, training, Institute resources, such as; authority to fundraiser letters, logos and other materials, as well as, support and motivation to our community and peer to peer fundraisers.
• Attend external peer-to-peer and community events, fundraising activities and meetings, to support activity, conduct presentations, or provide resources as required.
• Develop an annual plan to maximise income from Community Fundraising and fundraisers.
• Maintain and update the Community Fundraising events calendar.
• Ensure accurate entry of fundraiser and donation information and appropriate updating of records as required, including recording of conversation notes with fundraisers in RE NXT.
• Maintain Third-Party Fundraising platforms in use (including In-Memory donations).
• Work with CAF Events team to coordinate resourcing and support for QIMR supported Community Fundraising events and activities.
• Work with other Corporate Affairs and Fundraising staff to raise the Institute's profile as a charity of choice.

About you:

To be successful for this role, you should be able to demonstrate a minimum of two years' previous expertise in a similar fundraising role, or supporter relations role, in a non-profit environment.  You should be able to demonstrate knowledge of peer-to-peer platform management, such as Raisely, Fundraising or other Third-Party platforms.  A bright, enthusiastic approach to building relationships, encouraging and supporting others to achieve their best in Community Fundraising is must for being successful in this role. 

Remuneration: Salary range is $85,503 to $94,158 p.a. plus super and salary packaging.  This is a full-time, continuing appointment.

For further information:  Please contact Tiffany Hardy via *************@qimrberghofer.edu.au or 07 3845 3***

Closing Date:  8 April 2024

To submit an application: use the APPLY button. All applicants must supply the following documents: Resume and Cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the Position Description.

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging
• State of the art facilities
• Stimulating work setting focussed on cutting edge medical research
• Supportive/collaborative team environment
• Parental Leave Provisions