AddressTour de Cure is an events-based charity raising vital funds for cancer research, support and prevention. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and detail focused individual wanting to work in the not-for-profit events space. Tour de Cure has raised over $115m funding over 1000 cancer projects through peer-to-peer fundraising across walks, runs, cycle tours, swims and gala events. Do you want to join the team?
You will work closely with the Fundraising Manager and wider TDC team to ensure we maximise the fundraising potential of the participants taking part in our events and our community fundraisers. You will be a welcoming central contact point across a variety of our charity events where your multi-tasking and time management skills will ensure all reporting, and fundraising data is accurately maintained. We are looking for your initiative and process driven actions to improve efficiencies resulting in increased time to spend nurturing relationships with our fundraisers.
An understanding of events will be an advantage, along with personal experience of fundraising for a charity. This role has potential pathways towards a career in fundraising, Events or communications.
Day to Day responsibilities
- Picking up the phone or emailing our valued event participants, donors, volunteers and fundraisers to ensure they have all the information and tools they need to become engaged ambassadors for cancer research.
- Demonstrate sensitivity, displaying warmth and understanding and able to communicate effectively with empathy.
- Provide timely reporting on the progress of the fundraising by individuals for our events, sharing reports internally within the TDC team and externally with corporate partners. You will need to be adaptable to be able to support and assist all departments in busier, peak periods.
Knowledge and experience
- Excellent oral and written communication with strong attention to detail. Maintain accurate records and run regular reports via CRM and fundraising platform. Proficient with Office 365 including Excel.
- An understanding of financial principles that will assist in measuring and reporting on revenue progress and effectiveness.
- An understanding of how Events are managed through lead up, execution and review stages.
- Fundraising and/ or Events experience with 2 years in a similar role or have personally fundraised for a charity.
- Drivers License and own car for occasional business use (with reimbursement per KM available)
- Working With Children Check – volunteer status
Key attributes
- An ability to proactively manage time and focus on what is impactful and effective.
- Solution focused with a can-do attitude and an excellent work ethic.
- Driven to work in a purpose led environment and motivated to find a cure for cancer
- Capacity to show initiative, drive, ownership, and professionalism. Efficient with ability to multi-task across different events.
- Level-headed people person with a hunger to grow and learn professionally.
Measures of Success
All peer-to-peer fundraisers to meet 100% of their target.
Reports are provided on time and with 100% of accuracy.
Fundraising enquiries are responded to within 2 working days.
Implementation of a cyclical reporting framework and strategies to improve average fundraising.
Working arrangements
The majority of your time will be in the office at Frenchs Forest, there is flexibility to work from home when required. Our team are also encouraged to attend some events, this may involve working outside of normal hours and some interstate travel.
Tour de Cure values
At Tour de Cure we demonstrate and promote upholding the Tour de Cure CARING values at all times
