Development Officer - Community Engagement, Alumni and Fundraising

The Development Officer will work closely with the Head of Community Engagement in a varied role supporting initiatives involving community and family engagement, Chevalier Past Students, events, donor relationships and fundraising campaigns.

Key responsibilities

- Engage with the local community to represent the college and/or gain support
- Liaise with parents and caregivers to increase engagement in college activities
- Implement strategies and success measures to encourage family engagement with the college, including events such as Mother's Day High Tea, Father's Day BBQ, Sportsfest, 'G' Day, and Open Day
- Implement family engagement strategies utilising parent volunteers and committees, as appropriate
- Work with and support the Chevalier Past Students to achieve agreed objectives
- Provide administrative support to the Chevalier Past Students for reunions
- Conduct tours of the college for past students, as required
- Work with the Digital Media and Marketing Officer to maximise effectiveness of the alumni social media page, LinkedIn and other mediums including magazines and newsletters
- Engage with senior students to ensure transition to Chevalier Past Students including mentoring
- Work with the Head of Community Engagement to maintain any current gifts and commitments
- Support the fundraising strategy as directed by the Head of Community Engagement
- Source and assist volunteer fundraising committees as needed
- Ensure correct processing and receipt of donations and liaise with the Finance department to ensure accurate reporting
- Issue End of Financial Year receipts




- Maintain administrative aspects of donor development and care, including communications
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors and obtain and record feedback of donor experience

About you

- Demonstrated networking skills and the ability to grow and foster relationships with the wider community
- Experience in event management
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Well-developed organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a agile, fast paced environment, deal with multiple and urgent priorities and meet timelines
- Well-developed IT skills and experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of programs
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment to achieve shared outcomes and results
- The ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders to establish and maintain strong and productive working relationships
- The ability to develop and sustain strong, appropriate relationships that support and enhance the charism of the College

About us

Chevalier College's rich 80-year history is shaped by the MSC values of kindness, compassion, inclusivity, and hospitality. In its current iteration, Chevalier College is continuing to grow as a future facing community of heart-centred learners, whilst nurturing the individual uniqueness of each student. As a learner-focused contemporary learning community, Chevalier College enables students to be collaborative thinkers who activate purposeful, meaningful and positive change in a rapidly changing world.

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📌 Development Officer - Community Engagement, Alumni and Fundraising (Burradoo)
🏢 Chevalier College
📍 Burradoo