WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
St John Ambulance SA is a charity that has been supporting the wellbeing of South Australians for 140 years. We help tens of thousands of people across the state each year through the delivery of Event Health and Medical Services, first aid training and products, and social inclusion programs.
Within South Australia, St John engages some 1,200 volunteers to support the community in the provision of Event Health and Medical Services and Community Care services. St John Ambulance SA also employs over 200 paid staff, located across the state.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are looking for an experienced Fundraising Specialist to refresh and relaunch our fundraising efforts. The Fundraising Specialist is responsible for the design and delivery of fundraising campaigns and activities. This includes contributing to the fundraising strategy along with producing marketing collateral, digital campaign implementation and coordination, administrative support and coordination of key fundraising activities. The Fundraising Specialist will help maintain a high level of community awareness about St John Ambulance SA and maximise business and charitable income potential.
The Fundraising Specialist will work closely with the Chief Marketing, Fundraising and Communications Officer and other members of the Marketing, Fundraising and Communications Team to deliver team objectives and contribute to the strategic goals of St John SA.
Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
- Lead the development and delivery of fundraising campaigns, including donor acquisition, retention and stewardship initiatives.
- Manage the donor database, bequest program and community fundraising activities, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies and fundraising codes of practice.
- Build strong relationships with volunteers, suppliers and stakeholders, and coordinate promotional materials, donation programs and campaign reporting.
- Maintain brand integrity across the organisation and collaborate with the Marketing and Fundraising team to deliver projects, events and marketing initiatives that support organisational goals.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Qualifications in business, marketing, communications or a related field.
- Experience managing or coordinating fundraising campaigns.
Experience using marketing/fundraising CRM systems.
- Experience using marketing automation software.
- Ability to make decisions within delegated authority parameters.
- Ability to represent St John SA internally and externally.
- Highly developed written skills, with the ability to tailor communications across different channels
- Strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership.
- Excellent time management skills including the ability to establish priorities and plan
work.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with a diverse
range of people.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Exposure to, or an understanding of, the dynamics and drivers of charitable organisations.
- Knowledge of the business drivers around fundraising and sponsorship engagements.
- Experience working in a professional fundraising role with non-government organisations
and community services will be looked upon favourably
WHAT NOW?
If you are an experienced Fundraising Specialist with strong administrative capabilities looking for flexibility and a positive team culture, we would love to hear from you.
We invite you to apply via Seek with your updated resume and cover letter – a one-page summary application outlining your competencies, past experience, and other relevant information that highlights suitability for the role.
