Fellowship And Development Coordinator - Frensham Schools

About Frensham Schools

Frensham was established in 1913 and is one of Australia’s most respected boarding and day schools for Girls. Frensham Junior School was founded in 1954 and it is now the leading academic, co-educational primary school and preschool in the Southern Highlands. Our passionate and dedicated staff work as a highly professional team that takes the time to consider and support each student’s individual learning, growth and Development.

Role Overview

The Fellowship and Development Coordinator is proactive in building effective, dynamic and long-term relationships between Frensham Schools and its community, locally, nationally and internationally. This includes Old Girls, current parents, past parents and friends of Frensham Schools. 

In addition, the Fellowship and Development Coordinator helps direct the School’s alumni program, Frensham Fellowship, and provides executive support to the Frensham Fellowship Executive. 

The role reports to the Director of Marketing and Communications and supports the Development Manager in the philanthropic work of the School, supporting the fundraising program for Winifred West Schools Foundation. 

Our campuses offer stimulating living and learning environments where students are surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty. It is in these settings that our students are challenged and supported to develop the skills and motivation to contribute positively to the local and global community.

Key Responsibilities

Frensham Fellowship

Under the guidance of the Development Manager, the Fellowship and Development Coordinator will build and maintain relationships with Old Girls, Fellowship Members and the wider community through tailored communications, events and resources, to ensure positive advocacy for the School and an ongoing willingness to support the School.

This includes: 

1. The ability to reflect, articulate and promote the vision, mission and values of Frensham Schools.
2. Being the first point of contact for all Old Girls and Frensham’s alumni members, referred to as Fellowship, in their relationship with the School.
3. Planning and managing Fellowship events with the support of the Coordinator of Events and Planning. This includes sourcing presenters and speakers, sending informative communications, developing invitations, managing RSVPs and payments.
4. Liaising with reunion Year Coordinators in planning and organising Old Girl reunions.
5. Continuing to develop a range of social and cultural programs of interest and benefit to Old Girls and Fellowship Members.
6. Obtaining feedback from stakeholders and reporting on the success of alumni programs.  
7. Providing high level professional support for the Frensham Fellowship President, Secretary, Treasurer and Executive Committee.
8. Providing all the support required for the Annual General Meeting of Frensham Fellowship.
9. Effectively managing the Old Girl Scholarship process. 
10. Building links with current Frensham students and Senior School staff to ensure a seamless transition to becoming an Old Girl and nurture a ‘Culture of Giving’ with the leaving student body.
11. Developing an effective mentoring program of mutual benefit to current and former students.
12. Working as necessary on Old Girls’ associated activities around professional networking programs.
13. Conducting school tours for Old Girls and Fellowship Members as required.
14. Sourcing and making Fellowship memorabilia and merchandise available online and on-site.
15. Conducting a regular stocktake of memorabilia and merchandise to ensure supply is maintained.
16. Collaborating with the Marketing and Communications Team to proactively source, coordinate, write and prepare content for School publications and Fellowship publications.
17. Planning and managing the Fellowship content on the Frensham Schools website.
18. Providing online services (for example Zoom) for Old Girls and Fellowship Members to enhance the School’s offering to these community members and develop ongoing improvement strategies.
19. Accurately maintaining the database of Old Girls and Fellowship Members.
20. Supporting Frensham Schools Communications and Publications Associate to develop a comprehensive social media program for Old Girls and Fellowship Members

Winifred West Schools Foundation 

To assist and support the Development Manager with the philanthropic activities of the School.

This includes: 

1. Coordination of the Livestock Enterprise Program.
2. Coordination of the Foundation/donor database to support improved contact and liaison with donors and prospective donors.
3. Coordination of the back-end processing of donations and communications with donors.
4. Coordination of the Foundation presence on the School website.
5. Provision of administrative support for fundraising activities and stewardship initiatives as directed by the Development Manager
6. Other tasks and duties as directed by the Head or Director of Marketing and Communications. 

Other duties

1. Work collaboratively and collegially with the School’s archivist to research and report on profiles of specific Year groups and individuals.
2. Work on specific projects as required from time to time, to support the School.
3. Manage ad-hoc inquiries and requests from the wider Frensham Schools community.
4. Comply with the School’s policies and procedures and health and safety standards.
5. Undertake other duties as required by the Head of School.

The Ideal Candidate

1. Understands and articulates the vision, mission and values of Frensham Schools
2. Has outstanding relationship management skills and the ability to develop effective and ongoing relationships across a variety of stakeholders.
3. Holds a degree in a relevant field of study (Marketing, Communications, Business, etc) or has equivalent experience.
4. Can demonstrate the ability to work with a high level of discretion and sensitivity.
5. Has strong oral and written communication, editing and proofreading skills.
6. Has advanced levels of computer literacy including database management and Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
7. Has demonstrated experience and ability in delivering innovative membership engagement programs including online forums.
8. Has experience with social media platforms.
9. Has excellent time management and administration skills.
10. Has experience in or a keen understanding of philanthropy, donors and bequests and relationship building.
11. Can work effectively and harmoniously within a school environment.
12. Has the ability to set goals and priorities, and work under minimal supervision.

Applications: Applications [addressed to Mr Geoff Marsh, Head of Frensham Schools] must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the contact details of two referees.  

Please email applications to: **@frensham.nsw.edu.au 

Please do not apply through Seek.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 22 May 2024. 

Commencement: As soon as practicable.

Further information: Call Victoria Hindmarch, +61 2 4860 2000.

All staff at Frensham Schools take an active role in ensuring our Child Protection programs, policies and processes are at the forefront of all that we do. A Working with Children Check Clearance Number must be provided to the School prior to confirmation of the appointment.

The successful applicant will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or other diseases (as advised by the School) and provide the School with evidence it considers satisfactory regarding vaccination. Being fully vaccinated may include additional doses and booster injections.