AddressThe Smith Family is a children's education charity that helps young Australians experiencing disadvantage to create better futures for themselves through harnessing the power of education.
- Make a difference to young Australians through supporting their education
- Permanent full time position
- Sydney CBD, NSW
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Philanthropy Events to join our organisation. Reporting to the Philanthropy Group Manager and working alongside dedicated, energised, and passionate team members, this role will lead a team responsible for planning, managing, and executing a range of events, including key fundraising, donor recognition and engagement events.
About our role
You will be responsible for:
- Strategic direction of The Smith Family's event program
- Lead a national team of event specialists to deliver on our strategy
- End-to-end development and implementation of event campaigns
- Manage relationships with supporters who are undertaking fundraising activity
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with key stakeholders to achieve agreed outcomes
- Work collaboratively to develop tailored and engaging donor journeys
- Report on program financial, strategic, and operational performance on regular basis, continually evaluating and changing to business needs
About you
As well as passion for community, you will bring the following:
- Tertiary qualification in related field and/or demonstrable transferable skills in a similar role
- Three years' experience leading teams to deliver fundraising events and campaigns
- Strong strategy, planning and budgeting skills
- High level of relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong experience developing segmented and engaging donor journeys
- High level of verbal and written communications skills
- Have or willing to obtain an employee Working With Children's Check
About our culture
The Smith Family has employees at the centre of its values and operations. We nurture a supportive and inclusive culture that enables people to achieve personal and professional goals, through collaboration and innovation. With a proven work-life balance, wellbeing and health are our top priorities. Enjoy many other benefits, such as tax concessions and flexible working arrangements.
If you are passionate about what you do, committed to make a difference and this sounds like your next role, please click apply, we'd love to hear from you. You may view the position description by copying and pasting the link: https://static.ethicaljobs.com.au/media/1715666291_ZaKeu_.pdf .
Closing date: 26 May 2024
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be prepared to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children's Check. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to principles of cultural diversity. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
