Fundraising and Community Engagement Manager

Full-time – Permanent

Camberwell, VIC

About the company

Baptcare is a leading, purpose-driven organisation providing residential and community care for older adults as well as support to children, families and people living with a disability and people seeking asylum. We respect all faiths and beliefs, and actively promote inclusion and diversity.

The Role 

The Fundraising and Community Engagement Program Manager is responsible for raising funds from donors, philanthropy, bequests, churches, community groups, sponsorships, trusts and foundation giving. The position leads and manages the development and implementation of fundraising strategy and community engagement partnerships to acquire, engage and retain new and existing donors, funders, and meaningful community relationships (in partnership with Baptcare’s Volunteer Program).

In collaboration with the Head of People and Culture, the position is responsible for defining and implementing the Fundraising and Community Engagement strategy, ensuring its initiatives are impactful and support Baptcare’s long-term strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

The position will be accountable for the following activities:

• Develop and implement the Fundraising and Community Engagement strategy
• Manage new & recurrent donor acquisition activities, including the development of a gifts and giving program
• Retain and engage current donors through a calendar of planned activities
• Establish and retain enterprise relationships with key philanthropic funders
• Identify, co-ordinate and prepare grant submissions and acquittals for agreed programs
• Identify new and retain engagement with current corporate supporters, sponsors, and faith organisations 
• In collaboration with the Communications team, develop targeted, multi-channel communication campaigns that enable effective engagement and manage reputational risks and emerging issues
• Lead research and analysis activities, leveraging data and analytics to identify changes in stakeholder and community attitudes to effectively target communications and influence the direction of current and future strategies and programs
• Support the management of the donor database, working with other members of the team to improve and manage existing processes
• Build key reporting criteria for fundraising and establish processes to capture and report on dat

Essential Qualifications/Experiences:

• Qualifications in marketing, communications, or business
• Content expertise in one or more of the following areas: strategy, social innovation, fundraising, product or program development, community development, or translatable experience

Next Steps

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

•            Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

•            The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.

•            Must have a Working With Children Check.

If you require support with the application process, please contact Eman Elhessny on eelhessny@baptcare.org.au

Baptcare is committed to building a respectful and inclusive workplace, appointing the best person for the role, and supporting diversity. We welcome applicants who may require adjustments.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children and young people to feel safe and respected.