Fundraising Manager

There to care. Here for good.
An exciting opportunity exists to join our team as a Fundraising Manager.
Here at Helping Hand we’ve been a leading provider of aged care in communities across South Australia since 1953. That’s a long journey, and we’re proud of our stability and strength.
Now, we’re on a mission to continue to grow and improve our services and impact, hand in hand with our fantastic team.
A brighter future with Helping Hand, for older people and for you.
Based in Adelaide, as our invaluable Fundraising Manager, you will lead on strategy, planning, execution and measurement across several fundraising domains. As a not-for-profit organisation, with registered charity status, fundraising revenue allows us to go above and beyond in our staffing, services and offerings to older South Australians.
The Fundraising Manager will develop the overall fundraising strategy for our bequests and major gifts program with accountability for building our capacity and income, and best practice donor engagement.
You’ll also make an impact by:

• Developing and implementing fundraising strategies with a focus on bequests and major gifts.
• Identifying and securing new donors for bequests and major gifts.
• Developing and delivering a communications strategy that keeps all donor cohorts informed on charitable activities.
• Coordinating and delivering regular fundraising campaigns including staff giving program and Dementia Scholarship.
• Providing regular reports on revenue and expenditure.
• Recording and tracking all activities associated with fundraising to ensure we are compliant with relevant legislation and the organisation’s code of conduct.

What you’ll bring
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• 2-3 years experience in fundraising, a focus on major gifts and/or bequests is desirable.
• Experience in managing timely and relevant donor communication programs utilising various channels.
• Exceptional relationship management skills with experience fostering relationships and a track record of success in asking for donations and achieving fundraising KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritise, or negotiate, multiple projects and deadlines to a high standard of accuracy and consistency.
• Demonstrated experience in Microsoft suite and in establishing or managing fundraising related databases.
• High level written and verbal communication skills including experience working with a broad range of audiences.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance or be willing to obtain one.

You’ll stand out from the crowd if you have some of the following:

• Tertiary qualifications in fundraising, communications or marketing or equivalent industry experience specialising in fundraising and major gifts.
• Experience in fundraising management in a not-for-profit environment, particularly in the medical, hospital, health, not-for-profit or education sector.

Please click the link below to view the position description:
Why Helping Hand?
Here at Helping Hand we truly care about how you are. Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• We are who you are

At Helping Hand, you’ll find real support from teammates and managers who share your values and strengths.

• We are where you are

Helping Hand operates in over 20 communities across South Australia, where we were born and where our roots will always be.

• We care how you are

Be part of a kind, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Be part of a warm, friendly team that genuinely cares about you and your wellbeing
• Maximise your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 each year
• Enjoy an additional $2,650 tax free per year with our Meal and Entertainment Card
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted private health insurance, plus our Employee Assistance Program
• Get active with our Fitness Passport Program and enjoy discounted gym memberships for you and your family
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Are you ready to lend a helping hand?
Join us at Helping Hand and help shape your future and ours.
Apply online today, or to find out more please contact the Recruitment Team on careers@helpinghand.org.au
All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and hold relevant checks or be willing to obtain them. Successful candidates will be required to attend an induction session before commencing work.
Helping Hand welcomes and respects the diversity our clients, staff and volunteers bring. Regardless of their culture, religion, spirituality, age, gender, sexuality, disability, socio-economic background or personal experiences, our people are included and respected.
Helping Hand strongly recommends that all employees receive COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, as we work in a high-risk setting and are in contact with vulnerable people.