Donor Engagement & Support Officer (Part-Time)
Newcastle | Work From Home Flexibility | 10–15 Hours Per Week

A client of ours is seeking an organised, relationship-focused Donor Engagement & Support Officer to support a respected arts and community-focused foundation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys stakeholder engagement, event coordination, administration, and communications, while contributing to an organisation that makes a meaningful impact in the local community.

About the Role
Working closely with a volunteer Board and key stakeholders, you'll play a vital role in donor engagement, event coordination, communications, and administration.

This flexible part-time position offers the opportunity to work predominantly from home, with occasional attendance at meetings, donor events, and community functions throughout Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities

- Coordinate donor stewardship and fundraising events
- Manage donor communications, including email campaigns, newsletters, thank-you letters, and event follow-up
- Maintain donor records, databases, and reporting
- Update website content and social media channels
- Provide administrative support to Board and committee meetings, including minute taking and action tracking
- Coordinate promotional materials, newsletters, donor packs, and fundraising collateral
- Support Annual General Meeting planning and delivery
- Build and maintain positive relationships with donors, stakeholders, volunteers, and community partners

About You
We're looking for someone who brings:

- Experience in administration, executive support, project coordination, customer service, membership programs, fundraising, or stakeholder engagement




- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines
- A proactive and professional approach to relationship management
- Solid Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desirable Experience
- Database management experience (Salesforce highly regarded)
- Mailchimp and social media management
- Canva or graphic design tools
- Website content management
- Event coordination experience
- Project management software
- Interest in arts, culture, philanthropy, or community engagement

What's on Offer?

- Flexible work-from-home arrangement
- Meaningful work supporting community impact
- Collaborative and supportive Board environment
- Varied role combining communications, events, stakeholder engagement, and administration
- Opportunity to work with passionate community and arts advocates

Next Steps
For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Germaine Samuels ger•••••@vervepartners.com.au

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📌 Donor Engagement & Support Officer (Newcastle)
🏢 Verve Partners
📍 Newcastle