LETR Partnership & Fundraising Coordinator

Special Olympics Australia (SOA) is the peak national body developing and delivering inclusive sport and physical activity programs for people with intellectual disability (PWID). Since 1976, SOA has provided year-round inclusive sports training and competition in sports for children and adults with intellectual disability in communities throughout Australia.

SOA strives to ensure that everyone living with an intellectual disability has opportunities to participate in sport. The dedicated network of volunteers and coaches create accessible sports training, coaching and competitions that allow PWID to reach their personal best – in sport and in life.

Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) was established globally in 1981 and has raised over $1 billion for Special Olympics athletes around the world, making it the largest worldwide organisation dedicated to raising funds for Special Olympics. LETR began Torch Runs in Australia in 2002.

Annually more than 100,000 law enforcement members around the world raise funds for Special Olympics and champion the acceptance of people with intellectual disability in their own communities. LETR members carry the Flame of Hope into the opening ceremonies of Special Olympics Games at Local, State, National and World level and participate with athletes from Special Olympics programs around Australia. LETR members give generously via workplace giving and participate in innovative fundraising activities such as Gala Dinners and the Polar Plunge raising funds for Special Olympics Australia.

Hours of work: Full Time - 38 hours per week (plus additional reasonable hours as required)

Reporting to: Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

Primary Purpose of Position: To provide fundraising, logistical, and administrative support to SOA and LETR efforts to raise money and increase brand awareness of both organisations across Australia. The role is critical for fostering a strong and valuable relationship through professional, regular and targeted communication with LETR branch management and members, and ensuring that SOA is meeting all partnership requirements.

Key AccountabilitiesFocus AreasKey DeliverablesEvents

• Manage all aspects of event delivery including venue management, stakeholder communication, PR, CRM, and volunteer and athlete management for LETR events
• Ensure all events are well publicised and attract strong attendance, including media
• Ensure all events are run in a manner which exceeds the legislative and regulatory requirements for fundraising and risk management
• Work with LETR partners to deliver agreed finance and brand awareness outcomes
• Conduct post event reviews to ensure event development and a culture of continuous improvement across all areas

Corporate and Community Partnerships

• Work with LETR partners to create and develop a long-term LETR Member Engagement Strategy which should include a quarterly newsletter, communications plan, photo collections and analysis of other partnership opportunities
• Ensure that all partnership obligations are met for both SOA and LETR
• Actively seek additional corporate partners to support LETR events and programs

 Fundraising

• Work with the LETR National Committee and State Committees as required, to maximise the fundraising potential of all existing and future LETR events
• Develop fundraising content to effectively engage LETR members and donors
• Be responsible for the management of all aspects of the LETR donor journey
• Develop campaign specific communications plans and work with external providers to maximise publicity opportunities for SOA and LETR
• Maximise SOA athlete involvement in all LETR fundraising campaigns
• Prepare monthly reports for SOA and the LETR National Committee on fundraising and marketing activities
• Develop and maintain an LETR funded grant program for SOA Sub-Programs (States & Clubs) incorporating an application and reporting process that ensures alignment to national strategy.

 Marketing

• Contribute to growing LETR membership base, activities and brand awareness
• Support and optimise theperformance of LETR websites and social mediaplatforms
• Work with LETR leadership to oversee thedevelopment and delivery of marketing collateral and merchandise
• Ensure all communication and fundraising activities meet privacyand consent requirements and legislative requirements
• Liaise with and engage ambassadors and senior police officials, including via the SOA CEO, to raiseawareness of the SOA-LETR partnership

 Public Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with key media contacts
• Work with SOA’s public relations partners to maximise awareness of the LETR brand and partnership with SOA
• Provide media liaison support to LETR’s national and state leadership teams
• Manage the use of SOA Athlete Leaders for media opportunities and provide support to athletes throughout this process

Special Olympics Australia is a child-safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo background checks and screening before or during any appointment. Our Commitment Statement to Safeguarding Children and Young People and other important information can be found at https://specialolympics.com.au/images/soaweb/files/SOA_Annual_Child_Safety_Statement_-_2023.pdf  

At Special Olympics Australia, we embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all of our members.

Applications Close: 5pm AEDT Monday 25 March 2024

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with a view to conduct interviews the week commencing 8 April.

For any enquiries or a copy of the position description, please contact:

Pierre Comis - Chief Executive Officer - 02 8550 2***