About Us
We are Queensland’s largest hunger relief charity. Our vision is a Queensland without hunger. We believe that access to healthy food is a basic human right. Each week, we support 135,000 Queenslanders in crisis and provide breakfast to 52,000 children each school week. We work in collaboration with 350 Community Partners and 430 Schools. Alongside food relief, we rescue surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, reducing landfill and protecting the environment. We’re also focused on long-term change, partnering with communities to build fairer, more resilient local food systems.
- Every $1 donated creates 2 meals
- We provide more than 150 meals every minute and over 10,000 meals every hour of operation
- Each year, we provide 12.7 million kilograms of food and groceries, which is the equivalent of 22 million meals and 1.1 million breakfasts
Position Overview
The Development Coordinator plays a pivotal role in providing a high level of coordination and administrative support to the Development team at Foodbank Queensland. Reporting to the Partnerships and Philanthropy Director, the Development Coordinator will conduct in-depth prospect research, donor profiles, maintain accurate records and coordinate the handling and reporting of sensitive and confidential information. You will also support the collation of information, marketing materials and stewardship materials. Additionally, the role will assist the team with the coordination of the corporate volunteering program, donor events, campaigns and site visits. High attention to detail and experience managing a database is essential. You will be joining a warm, caring and supportive culture and will work collaboratively with your colleagues in the marketing and fundraising team, and other key stakeholders including staff, volunteers and suppliers.
Specific duties include:
- Assisting with the identification and qualification of major gift prospects and corporate partnership prospects.
- Conduct thorough research and compile donor profiles, identifying giving trends, philanthropic interests, and wealth indicators.
- Type up meeting notes, maintain confidentiality, and compile accurate records of donor interactions and team discussions within CRM (Salesforce).
- Support the preparation of donor proposals, stewardship materials, presentations, and event collateral.
- Provide logistical support and coordination for donor events, including venue bookings, RSVP tracking, and on-the-day coordination. Liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth event delivery.
- Provide coordination of the corporate volunteering program, including the scheduling, donor communication and briefing.
- Providing comprehensive administrative support, handling correspondence, scheduling events, and prioritising tasks as directed.
- Assist with expense tracking, reconciliation, and reporting in line with organisational policies.
- Responsible for personal health, safety, environment and compliance with FBQ policies.
Who You Are
You will be a great fit for this role if you have:
- Experience in administration, coordination, or a fundraising/marketing environment
- Familiarity with CRMs (Salesforce highly regarded)
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
- Experience in the charity sector or donor engagement is a big plus
- A team player who thrives in a dynamic, purpose-led environment
- Event coordination experience is desirable but not essential
Why Join Us?
Be a part of a purpose-driven organisation where the work you do really does have an impact on the lives of many families living in Queensland. Enjoy benefits including:
- Not-for-profit salary packaging
- Learning, development, and career growth
- Flexible Work Options (Including Hybrid)
- 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Gifted Holiday closure leave
- An employee assistance program for you and your family
Diversity and Inclusion
Foodbank Queensland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations people, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We believe in fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.
How to Apply
Job applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV as well as a Cover Letter addressing the key role requirements listed as soon as possible.
