Fundraising Specialist

Join our small, supportive team to head up our appeals and donor stewardship programs. Raise funds and improve awareness of muscular dystrophy and similar muscle wasting conditions. 

Muscular Dystrophy Queensland's staff are mission-driven and live our values; knowledge, service and community.  We strive to empower our community to “live the lives they choose”.  With timely access to services and disability related supports, people can conquer the barriers their condition presents.

The Fundraising Specialist is a senior role in the Fundraising & Marketing Team – a small, supportive team of 4 other marketing and fundraising professionals;  Marketing Specialist, Database Coordinator, Fundraising Officer & Event Coordinator.

There has been some movement in the team since our move from North Brisbane to Underwood in October 2023, providing the opportunity to review the team structure and build new roles offering greater specialisation. Join us at this exciting time of change, bring fresh eyes and make your mark on our established fundraising program, currently raising almost $1 million annually.

The Fundraising Specialist is a new fulltime position, available on a permanent contract and ready for an immediate start. 

Reporting directly to the CEO, you'll lead Muscular Dystrophy Queensland's fundraising programs. You will be responsible for managing high-value relationships, working with the CEO to refresh our donor stewardship strategy and review the overall fundraising program, to focus on actives with the highest ROI. 

This is largely an operational role, but provides some leadership opportunities being part of the Fundraising & Marketing Board Sub-Committee, and providing team leadership for the Events Coordinator and Fundraising Officer.

Due to the nature of this role, it will be necessary to work some weekends and evenings. All additional hours can be accrued as time owed in lieu, so that you can take time off when it suits you at a later time.  

You're an experienced fundraising professional having worked at a senior level for at least 3 years level in a similar, mutli-faceted fundraising program. Liaising with donors is your favourite part of the job. You know how to manage the relationship and you’re comfortable making a fundraising ask, when the time is right. 

You're comfortable managing and busy schedule with competing priorities. You enjoy being out of the office, meeting donors and representing your organisation at events but equally, can embed yourself at your desk to write fundraising copy and ensure appeal communications are prepared to strict deadlines. You hold qualifications in fundraising, marketing or communications or have gained equivalent skills via fundraising industry certifications and experience.  

Essential 

• Degree qualifications or equivalent via fundraising certifications and experience. 
• Demonstrated experience in a similar level role, with at least 3 years working leading a fundraising program. 
• Emotional intelligence, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time management, with the ability to manage your own task and coach your team to meet deadlines and conduct successful fundraising programs.
• Proficient with Office 365 and able to keep accurate records in a CRM.
• Drivers License and own car for occasional business use (with reimbursement per KM available)
• NDIS Worker Screening & Blue Card (to be obtained before your first day)

Desirable 

• Previous experience working for a disability services organisation in the non-profit sector. 
• Lived experience of disability, where you or a close family member lives with a disability. 

• Based at our new Underwood office with ample parking, an onsite cafe, local shopping, a gym and swimming pool in close proximity. 
• Competitive remuneration package that recognises your experience.
• Leverage the benefits of non-profit sector salary packaging. Receive tax free earnings of up to $18,549. Novated leasing is also available. 
• Professional development opportunities including paid FIA membership and generous study leave provisions for those enrolled in recognised training which is related to their role.
• Flexible working conditions aimed to help you achieve a true work/life balance (including but not limited to 9 day fortnights and generous work from home provisions).
• Employee Assistance program (EAP) that provides access to free, private counselling sessions to support your life inside and outside work.

You're welcome to call 07 3243 9*** or email CEO, Penny Deavin (******@mdqld.org.au) with any questions you may have.  All enquiries will be treated confidentially. 

Please let us assess your suitability for the role with:

• A cover letter outlining your suitability and addressing the ‘about you’  and ‘qualifications, skills and experience’ points discussed above. 
• If you currently manage a fundraising program, please share links to your work in your cover letter. This might be a fundraising website, eDM appeals or newsletter copy or similar. 
• A current resume.

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as interviews will be scheduled asap. 

If you want to make a positive difference when you come to work each day, this might be the perfect role for you!

Apply today! We're looking forward to meeting you.

Watch the following video to check out the next event you could be involved with delivering, the Brisbane Harley Owners Group Charity Ride. 

Apply today! We're looking forward to meeting you.

Follow the video link to check out our next fundraising event you could be involved with delivering, the Brisbane Harley Owners Group Charity Ride.