Fundraising and Events Manager
Career Description
We’re Little Dreamers, Australia’s leading non-profit organisation working with Young Carers around the country.
A Young Carer is anyone under the age of 25 who currently provides, or intends to provide, care in their family for a parent or sibling who has a chronic illness, mental illness, disability or addiction.
Founded in 2009 by a Young Carer, we love building and delivering high quality programs that create deep and meaningful impact in the lives of young people providing care in their families. And we’re pretty good at it too.
To date, we have supported over 5,000 Young Carers, we deliver eight core programs alongside ad hoc supports, advocacy and community awareness campaigns. We have strong corporate partnership and funding relationships and have raised over $5 million to improve the quality of life for Young Carers around Australia.
We have even received recognition from Queen Elizabeth II and have been named as an internationally best practice organisation for Young Carer support.
Our team is made up of 50 incredible humans working across VIC, NSW, QLD. We are humble, hungry, kind and work hard to reach our goals. We believe in a world where every single Young Carer is supported by someone or something by 2030. Sounds fun right?!
By joining the Dream Team, you will play an integral part in supporting young people who often miss out on having a childhood.
About the role
The Fundraising and Events Manager is responsible for leading and executing fundraising campaigns and events that align with our Fundraising Strategy.
This role will involve working closely with the Marketing Team and senior leadership to achieve fundraising KPIs, develop new revenue streams, and ensure the success of our signature events. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fundraising, event management, and donor relations, with a passion for making a difference in the lives of Young Carers.
Core Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
Fundraising Strategy Implementation (40%):
- Work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to implement the Fundraising Strategy and achieve annual fundraising targets.
- Develop and execute innovative fundraising campaigns that align with organisational goals and values.
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential donors, sponsors, and partners to diversify and grow revenue streams.
- Monitor and report on fundraising performance against KPIs, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Donor Relations (20%):
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing donors, ensuring consistent communication and stewardship.
- Create and manage donor recognition programs to acknowledge and celebrate donor contributions.
- Utilise donor management systems to track and analyse donor engagement and giving patterns.
Event Management (30%):
- Plan, organise, and execute a calendar of high-impact fundraising events, including an annual gala, community events, and donor appreciation events.
- Manage event logistics, including budgeting, vendor coordination, marketing, and volunteer management.
- Work with the Marketing Team to create compelling event collateral and promotional materials.
- Ensure all events are aligned with Little Dreamers’ mission, vision, and branding.
Team Collaboration (5%):
- Collaborate with the CEO, Marketing Team, and Program Teams to align fundraising efforts with organisational priorities.
- Support the development of grant applications and proposals, providing input on fundraising aspects.
- Mentor and guide the programs team when putting together funding acquittals and program reporting, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
Compliance and Reporting (5%):
- Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant regulations and ethical standards.
- Prepare regular reports on fundraising progress, event outcomes, and financial performance for the CEO and Board of Directors.
Other tasks as required by the CEO.
Key Selection Criteria
- Proven experience in fundraising and event management, with a track record of achieving fundraising targets.
- Strong understanding of fundraising strategies, donor cultivation, and revenue diversification.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and campaigns simultaneously.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in using donor management software and CRM systems (we use Salesforce).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Passion for the mission of Little Dreamers and a commitment to supporting Young Carers.
We’ll be stoked if you also have this experience or knowledge:
- Understanding of the carer or Young Carer space
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector, particularly in youth or community-focused organisations.
- Direct experience working with vulnerable young people
- Lived experience as a Young Carer
We’re looking for someone who is committed to being a humble, hungry and kind human, who is friendly, excited by the Little Dreamers purpose and mission, positive, proactive and action-oriented.
Benefits
When you join the Little Dreamers Team, you join a community of people committed to making a difference. We come together with shared values, passion and a collaborative culture. We are a rapidly growing organisation with access to a lot of development opportunities. We operate within a leadership structure that accepts and embraces everyone’s ideas and hard work to create the world that we want to see for Young Carers.
You also get access to salary sacrifice packaging, an internal EAP program, up to 10 days of paid carers leave, and generous parental leave packages.
Finally, we care as much about you as we do about our Young Carers. The Little Dreamers team is a family and we offer flexible working and regular team bonding events.
Application Process
Get your Resume and Cover Letter ready and show us how your skills and experiences make you the perfect person to fill this position. None of this “To whom it may concern” stuff – show us what you’ve got!
Email your application (resume and cover letter) to careers@littledreamers.org.au with the subject line: Fundraising & Events Manager
Shortlisted applicants will be notified and we’ll begin the interview process which may consist of a phone chat, and then probably some more traditional interviews (they’ll be fun, don’t you worry).
Classification
This position is classified as a Level 5, permanent part time position (30.4 hours per week) employee under the Social Community Home Care and Disability Industry Award 2010 (MA000100).
The Little Dreamers team lives, works and plays on Aboriginal land. Our HQ is located on the land of the Woi Wurrung and Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and we share our respect to elders past, present and emerging leaders. To learn more about Wurundjeri history, head to www.wurundjeri.com.au.
