• Use your fundraising expertise to inspire more Victorians to help save lives and reduce the impact of cancer
• Be a part of an award-winning workplace culture
• Full time, ongoing position
• Hybrid work environment combining working from home and in our office located at 200 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne

About the Environment

Since our establishment in 1936, Cancer Council Victoria has developed an international reputation for our innovative work in cancer research, prevention and support. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we play a leading role in reducing the impact of all cancers on all people.

The Fundraising and Communications Division (FCD) is responsible for ensuring that Cancer Council maintains a visible, engaging presence in the community; and to inspire and activate support from Victorians.

Through a diverse revenue generation program, the Division works to ensure funds are raised to support the Cancer Council’s work in line with the organisation’s mission and values.

This is achieved through best-practice high volume direct marketing approaches; exceptional relationship management of high value supporters including Major Donors, Charitable Trusts and Bequestors; delivery of iconic fundraising events; and product sales and royalties through our retail arm.

The Individual and Community Giving Unit is accountable for the strategy and implementation of key fundraising activities to drive diversified and sustainable income growth. This dynamic unit takes a continuous improvement approach to innovation and business development, ensuring supporters have a great experience supporting Cancer Council.

The unit is responsible for Cancer Council Victoria’s mass market fundraising activities to increase supporter contributions annually and secure long-term income. Working across multiple digital and offline channels and campaigns, the unit comprises direct marketing appeals, regular giving, peer-to-peer, community engagement and retail revenue streams.

About the opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Single and Regular Giving fundraising expert who is energised by leading a dynamic fundraising portfolio to success. This fantastic leadership role will suit someone who enjoys motivating a team to achieve personal and organisation goals. Be part of a Senior leadership team and help set the direction of the Fundraising and Communications Division, you will bring to the role:

• Your experience in strategic planning and developing effective go to market plans for a range of fundraising campaigns.
• A love of data and analysis allowing you to make data and insight-driven decisions to drive results and inform strategic decision-making.
• Experience leading on appeals, regular giving, mid-value and retention programs prioritising donor acquisition, retention and income growth
• Great people leadership skills to nurture a high-performing team

All about you 

We are looking for someone with: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing or related field and/or substantial experience in fundraising direct marketing, regular giving, acquisition and retention.
• Proven ability to use data and metrics to make decisions, track portfolio performance, optimise, and report against objectives.
• Demonstrated experience in empowering staff and leading teams to foster collaborative relationships while delivering operational priorities.
• Results focussed with the ability to manage a portfolio of programs, focus on the big picture and deliver against the strategy.

What we can offer you

• Base salary from $110,000 p.a. (dependent on experience) plus 11% superannuation
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 plus meals/entertainment $2,650 https://www.accesspay.com.au/employee/what-is-salary-packaging/
• Novated car leasing
• 17.5% annual leave loading.
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home options to support excellent work-life balance
• Cultural leave of up to 5 days paid.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and up to 12 months unpaid leave.
• A range of wellness initiatives such as flu vaccination, mental and general well-being support, and discounted health insurance
• A comprehensive employee assistance program
• A range of personal and professional development initiatives such as study support, in-house, external, and online learning options as well as the opportunity to apply for scholarships.
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by cancer.
• A flexible and supportive workplace, with excellent work-life balance and opportunities for career progression and development

To apply and for more info

To apply for this opportunity, visit http://www.cancervic.org.au/about/careers/job-opportunities to download a Position Description and upload your Resume and Cover Letter. Ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description. For more information contact Natalie Gibbs on (03) 9514 6542 or Natalie.gibbs@cancervic.org.au

Cancer Council will only contact applicants that are shortlisted for interview. We are also unable to respond to recruitment agency enquiries.

All offers of employment will be made subject to satisfactory completion of employment checks including evidence of right to work in Australia, a National Police Check and a Working with Children Check (as required).

Applications close 24 April 2024 at 11:59pm

Cancer Council Victoria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cancer Council Victoria is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, all applicants will be considered for employment inclusive of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.