Are you:

• Passionate about empowering others in overlooked countries?
• Motivated to create a pathway for good?
• Committed to making a change for the better?
• Interested in working with a dedicated group of professionals with a desire to make a difference?

Microlend Australia may be just what you are seeking!

We were established in 2013 as a registered Australian Not-For-Profit organisation with the aim of glorifying God by empowering impoverished people to break free from the cycle of poverty. We do this collectively by assisting people establish various business enterprises so they can create a reasonable living standard and become self-sustaining. This is a basic human right. We form microfinance branches throughout Australia and the other parts of the Western world which undertake the following activities: Fundraising and seeking donations from the local community by:

• Hosting charity events (e.g., Gala Dinners)
• Marketing and promotion of the organisation
• Commercial investments and business enterprises to generate income
• Growing our branch membership
• Creating overseas centres for the purpose of establishing small business enterprises among the poor
• Monitoring of the loan funds and overseas business activities

The Branch Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator's duties Include:

• Develop and execute community marketing and promotional plan to raise awareness of Microlend Australia and its mission within the local community (e.g. letter drops, advertising, stand at local shows/events)
• Facilitate fundraising activities in local area to generate an increase in donations, bequests and fundraising partnerships (e.g. private donations, corporate events, churches, clubs, business and other interest groups)
• Positively representing Microlend Australia at various community groups
• Coordinate fundraising compliance requirements, including maintaining compliance register and ensuring documentation is processed in a timely manner
• Bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to the way we undertake fundraising
• Work in close collaboration with Branch President, Treasurer other teams, including Marketing and Communications, to ensure alignment and Branch-wide objectives are met

Skills Required:

• Collaborative Communication
• Supporting fundraising activities
• Hosting charity events (e.g. Gala Dinners)
• Marketing and promotion of the organisation

Attach your C.V. and in a few words describe why you believe this role is for you. Our dedicated Head Office Team will be in touch with you to have a chat. All training for this role is provided. This is a voluntary position at this time.

EMAIL: social.media@microlendaustralia.com.au