Philanthropy Coordinator

Develop & strengthen donor relationships, to ensure RSPCA NSW has the funding it needs to continue its mission on preventing animal cruelty!

The purpose of thePhilanthropy Coordinator role is to steward, retain, and gain further financial support and engagement of midlevel individual and corporate supporters.
With the objective of engaging donors, deepening relationships, and shepherding these supporters towards higher levels of giving, this role involves managing engagement plans, monitoring performance and involvement in financial campaign strategies and solicitation.
This position plays an integral role in ensuring the organisation has the funding it needs to continue preventing cruelty to animals and be financially sustainable, in accordance with RSPCA NSW Strategic Plans.
About RSPCA NSW
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals New South Wales (RSPCA NSW) is a not-for-profit animal welfare organisation. We provide a strong voice for animals experiencing cruelty and neglect. RSPCA NSW is committed to the care and welfare of animals, providing extensive professional facilities, including fully equipped veterinary hospitals and our state-wide shelter network, with approximately 500 staff across NSW to care for animals.
Benefits and Perks

• Health & Lifestyle benefits – Access to WHEREFIT Discount Program (activewear, gyms, health supplements, meals and apparel)
• 40% Royal Canin Discount for your beloved pets
• Access to Converge Employee, Volunteer Assistance Program (EVAP)
• 12 weeks Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• Paid Community Service leave with SES or Rural Fire Service
• Animal Compassionate Leave
• Generous training and education opportunities
• Pathways to our Registered Training Organisation (RTO) courses

About the Opportunity

• Develop and maintain relationships with donors and businesses
• Manage relationships with foundations and grant applications
• Engage, retain and upgrade mid-level individual donors giving $500-$2000 annually, as well as businesses contributing via workplace giving, workplace fundraisers and in-kind
• Execute stewardship and recognition plans with the Philanthropy team to ensure donors and businesses feel appreciated & continue to support the organisation. E.g. Annual donor Thank-A-Thon, personalised communication opportunities, unique RSPCA NSW experiences and volunteering opportunities
• Work with other departments to identify cross-functional opportunities for donor and business engagement and solicitation
• Engage in solicitation with the team during key campaigns- e.g. Christmas & End of Financial Year appeals
• Manage the comprehensive and accurate tracking and reporting of donor and business information
• Tracking communications such as thank you letters, enquiries, & events
• Coordinate and assist with events including facility tours, workplace fundraisers, and larger scale in-person and online stewardship or fundraising events
• Respond to donor & business enquiries through group inboxes, process and receipt donations/funds received and coordinate in-kind distribution
• Build positive, cohesive relationships with colleagues inside and outside the fundraising department

About You

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant area, desirable
• Minimum two years’ experience in not-for-profit, fundraising, communications, marketing or equivalent
• Project management experience
• Proven success/exposure in the coordination of events
• Experience in CRM – Salesforce, advantageous
• Relationship building, personal communications and excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to provide excellent donor/customer care
• Work collaboratively in a team environment
• Established interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Attention to detail, analysis, problem-solving, and creative skills
• Excellent organisational, time-management and expectation management expertise
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Self-driven and results-orientated
• Ability to efficiently manage complex, sensitive, and confidential information
• Commercial acumen

APPLY TODAY

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you! Simply click ‘APPLY’ to send in your resume.
RSPCA NSW is an equal opportunity employer that understands and values the importance of creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier-free recruitment process for people with a disability. If you require an adjustment or assistance during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team (recruitment@rspcansw.org.au) and identify the type of adjustment or assistance you are requesting. Our HR team will respond to your email promptly.