Fundraising Manager

About Guide Dogs Victoria 

Guide Dogs Victoria (GDV) is a leader in breaking down barriers that enable people, who have blindness or low vision to live life without limits. Guide Dogs Victoria recognises and responds to the diverse needs and choices of our Clients. With over 65 years of experience, we specialise in providing client directed high quality, inclusive services and supports. We are one of Australia’s most trusted charities and an employer of choice in the disability and aged care sectors.  

We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our employees and volunteers and the benefits this brings to our organisation. Our people enjoy a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and is a welcoming place for all identities. Guide Dogs Victoria is a place where talent is recognised and innovation is encouraged.  

Fundraising Manager  

Guide Dogs Victoria is seeking an experienced Fundraising Manager in a full-time capacity, based at our Kew office. This role reports to the General Manager for Fundraising and Philanthropy and is responsible for the leadership, development, execution, and optimisation of large scale omni-channel fundraising campaigns for Guide Dogs Victoria. This role manages a team of five and requires a seasoned professional with a proven track record in large scale fundraising, strong leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. 

In this role you will be responsible to:  

• Develop and execute comprehensive large scale fundraising strategies and plans across acquisition, engagement and retention of all the key aspects of the yearly programme and ensure alignment with the organisation's goals and mission.  
• Work with the Data Team to ensure the strategy and plans across the team are based on insight and evidence, with clear deliverables and KPIs, to deliver the best outcomes for GDV, including driving sustainable income and growing the supporter database.  
• Provide accurate and timely analysis of the overall individual giving and community engagement programs to aid single and regular giving acquisition, retention and delinquency tactics and to maximize revenue and donor lifetime value.   
• Identify new fundraising opportunities and innovative approaches to maximise net revenue.  
• Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of large-scale fundraising campaigns, including online and offline initiatives.  
• Collaborate with the marketing and communications team to create compelling campaign materials.  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with individual donors, community and corporate partners, and other stakeholders.  
• Create personalised donor journeys to engage and retain donors, ensuring their long-term commitment.  
• Generate reports and utilise data analytics to assess overall fundraising performance including donor behaviour and campaign effectiveness, as well as identifying potential areas for improvement.  
• Work with the Events Team to plan and execute fundraising events, ranging from donor appreciation events to larger-scale donor and community engagement events.    
• Work closely with Client and Guide Dog Services Teams to identify and involve appropriate staff and clients in fundraising initiatives.  

The successful candidate will have: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or professional certification in fundraising is a plus.  
• Extensive proven experience in large scale fundraising, specifically single and regular giving acquisition and retention, with a track record of successfully meeting or exceeding fundraising targets.  
• Proven experience in designing and executing events at scale. 
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of stakeholders.  
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.  
• Knowledge of fundraising software, donor databases, and familiarity with emerging fundraising trends.  

Benefits that Guide Dogs offer: 

• A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $18,550. 
• 6 weeks paid parental leave. 
• Support towards your professional development including paid study leave, educational assistance and an external mentoring program. 
• Wellbeing program which includes an annual wellbeing calendar, discounted health insurance, employee assistance program, skin checks and annual flu vaccinations. 
• Puppy cuddles and Guide Dogs around the office.
• Reward and Recognition program. 

Important: 

Guide Dogs Victoria is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment that embraces and values diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with low vision, blindness or other disability and all persons of all backgrounds to apply. Guide Dogs Victoria is committed to making workplace adjustments to support candidates through the recruitment and selection process and we encourage you to apply, if you are interested in the role. 

Mandatory Safety Screening Checks  

This role also requires the successful candidate to complete and receive a clear result for a NDIS Worker Screening Check, International Police Check (where required), and Working with Children Check. 

How to Apply: 

If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume and cover letter directly through Seek. If you have any questions, please feel free to email **@guidedogsvictoria.com.au. Only shortlisted candidates will be called directly.