Donor & Community Relations
23 Apr
Written By Human Resources

Division/Branch: Youthworks, Donor & Community Relations

Location: Flexible - Clarence Street, Sydney, NSW or hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Closing Date: As soon as the position is filled

Youthworks is seeking a Fundraising Manager to join our Donor & Community Relations team. The Donor & Community Relations team influences recent and existing supporters to partner with Youthworks to help see effective ministry to young people in churches, schools and families that orients them to Christ for life. The team combines both fundraising and communications functions to enhance supporter engagement across the organisation, furthering Youthworks’ vision and mission.

About the role

The Fundraising Manager is responsible for developing and driving direct marketing and digital campaigns and appeals, including development and management of the regular giving and gifts in wills programs. This position will contribute to Youthworks’ financial objectives through compelling communications and excellent donor stewardship, and by optimising existing campaigns and appeals and introducing new fundraising initiatives.

Your responsibilities

Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate and report on direct marketing and digital campaigns and appeals via the project management of multi-channel direct marketing & digital fundraising activities

Develop and optimise supporter journeys

Contribute to future fundraising strategies, defining business goals and outcomes





Management of the monthly giving and Gifts in Wills programs

You will need to demonstrate

Tertiary qualifications in Communications, Marketing, Media or PR, or 2+years of equivalent and relevant qualified experience

Excellent organisational and project coordination skills, ability to manage multiple set deadlines and be flexible to changes in priority

Excellent written communications skills and ability to engage different audiences and channels

Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to quickly establish rapport and work effectively with a wide range of people to achieve outcomes

A systematic and focused approach to tasks with strong attention to detail

Strong research and analytical skills, particularly ability to report and draw insights and take action based on analytics

Strong work ethic with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically

Strong customer service focus

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office applications and Salesforce CRM databases

Current driver’s licence

Demonstrated experience in staff management

Demonstrated leadership ability

Demonstrated resilience, strength and initiative needed to thrive in a leadership role

Experience in a mentoring capacity

Personal Christian faith and willingness to work within an Anglican organisation

What we would really like you to have

Churches in Australia Safe Church Program

Leadership or Management qualifications

Budget management experience

Mental Health First Aider certification

📌 Fundraising Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Youthworks
📍 Sydney