Community Fundraising Manager

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

What you will do:

The role involves leading the strategic development, budget ownership and operational delivery of the Community Fundraising team’s initiatives, ensuring these align with Aspect's overarching goals. This includes driving the growth of community fundraising by enhancing supporter engagement and retention across all associated revenue streams, tasked to take the whole of the CF area to the next level. Some of the responsibilities include:

• Oversee and drive the strategic growth and operational excellence of Aspect’s community fundraising portfolio, encompassing P2P campaigns, active events, school programs, DIY fundraisers, community organisations, mini-campaigns and in lieu.
• Take responsibility for creation and execution of strategy, budget management, P&L and business plans. Leading the team to enhance revenue stream performance, leveraging digital, social media, email, direct mail, and other channels to acquire, develop and re-engage participants.
• Lead on high-level public relations, media, and communications initiatives for the community fundraising portfolio, strategically leveraging opportunities for maximum exposure.
• Lead the management and growth of community fundraising social media platforms, maintaining relevance and engagement while focusing on expanding reach and influence.
• Foster strong relationships within Aspect, including the wider Fundraising team and other key internal stakeholders.
• Drive the acquisition of new and reengagement with lapsed supporters.
• Ensure the output of weekly/monthly financial, performance trackers and forecasts of the community fundraising area.
• Manage the areas income and expenditure budgets.

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What you bring:

• Relevant tertiary qualification/s and 7+ years’ experience in working in a fundraising environment.
• Strong people leadership
• Outstanding project management skills demonstrated through leading large-scale multi-channeled fundraising/marketing campaigns
• Excellent organisational, project coordination, relationship and customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of working in a team and independently.
• Strong Microsoft Suite skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• A genuine passion for social change or disability sector. Open and comfortable about working in a neuro-diverse team.
• Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance (NSW) on job offer will be mandatory.

What we offer:

• Learning opportunities for career advancement
• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• Hybrid working between the office and home
• Modern workspace with end of trip facilities, on the doorstep of Chatswood station, dining and retail
• Employee referral incentive
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Blue Light Card on everyday purchases
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply: Please attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional.  

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process. 

Enquiries should be directed to: Lucie Lochrin, Head of Fundraising, [email protected].

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au