Fundraising & Relationships Officer

Palliative Care Queensland (PCQ) is a leading charity and peak body, established in 1988. We are membership-based, supporting the individuals, families, carers, community members, as well as specialist and generalist health care professionals working with Queenslanders experiencing serious illness, dying, death and grief. 

Our belief is that every single human deserves to live every day until their last. We are committed to ensuring that every Queenslander has access to quality palliative care that is holistic and encompasses the individual’s social, emotional, physical, and spiritual needs. 

Our signature program is Ambulance Wish Queensland where we fulfil last wishes for people living with life limiting illnesses. We also deliver community education, information, awareness raising, and advocacy on behalf of our members and sector. 

To find out more about us and the life-changing work we do, please visit our websites at www.palliativecareqld.org.au and www.ambulancewishqld.org.au

2024 is a growth year for Palliative Care Queensland. We are expanding our Ambulance Wish QLD program from two ambulances covering southeast Qld and Townsville to four ambulances, with two new hubs in the Sunshine Coast and Toowoomba. Our LEARN program delivering community education and information is also growing. We have just launched our new website as part of a national rebrand in late 2023 and are embarking on an exciting consumer communication project in 2024, including an enhanced National Palliative Care Week campaign in May.

The Fundraising & Relationships Officer is a new and exciting role set to challenge someone who is passionate about the palliative care industry and dedicated to building meaningful relationships with donors, stakeholders, and the wider community. As our organisation expands its programs and outreach, the Fundraising & Relationships Officer will play a pivotal role in securing funding to support our initiatives, cultivating partnerships with philanthropic individuals, corporations, and grant-making organisations. You will be involved in developing and implementing comprehensive fundraising strategies, leveraging both traditional and innovative approaches to meet ambitious revenue targets.  

Additionally, as Palliative Care QLD is a membership-based organisation, you will work with the management team to manage the membership database and assist the team in promoting future membership. This will involve ensuring accurate record-keeping, facilitating membership renewals, and implementing strategies to attract new members. 

The Fundraising & Relationships Manager will collaborate closely with colleagues across various portfolios to maximise member engagement and retention, recognising the vital role our members play in supporting our mission. This aspect of the role offers an opportunity to foster strong connections within our community and deepen our impact through sustained support and involvement.

This role will be based in Brisbane, from our Spring Hill office. 

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders.
• Plan, organise, and execute fundraising campaigns and events.
• Research, write, and submit grant proposals to secure funding from grant-making organisations.
• Manage grant reporting requirements and ensure compliance with grant terms.
• Manage the membership database and assist the team in promoting future membership 
• Develop and implement strategies to increase donations from individual donors, including major donors, monthly donors, and planned giving initiatives.
• Identify and develop relationships with corporate partners for sponsorship opportunities and cause-related marketing campaigns.
• Assist the team to coordinate special events such as fundraising galas and donor/sponsor appreciation events.
• Develop communication materials such as fundraising appeals, newsletters, and impact reports.
• Utilise various communication channels, including social media, email marketing, and direct mail.
• Collaborate across the team to ensure alignment of fundraising efforts with organisational goals and priorities.

• Degree or diploma in relevant discipline, relevant experience, or demonstrated previous experience in a Corporate Relations, Grants or Fundraising role.
• Corporate/community partnerships fundraising experience and/or strong commercial partnership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to retain and grow revenue from partnership/account portfolios.
• Proven success with partnerships/accounts and meeting mutually agreed project objectives.
• Knowledge and experience identifying strategic grant opportunities and writing high quality proposals.
• Experience building and maintaining membership databases.
• Experience in the not for profit sector highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and strong computer literacy.
• Knowledge of and experience in using Funraisin, Give now and WordPress an advantage.

• A collaborative team environment that encourages new ideas and contributions
• An organisation that promotes an inclusive culture, work-life balance and flexibility to work from home
• Generous salary packaging benefits (up to the value of $15,899 per FBT year + meals and entertainment packaging)
• 3 Self-Care Days at the end of year (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reconciliation Action Plan

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Please attach a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability against the responsibilities and requirements of the role.