We currently have a volunteer opportunity for the following:

Donor outreach and Strategy coordinator

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Join Australian Business Volunteers on our mission to positively change communities. Whether you are an individual or a business, you can create vibrant and viable communities.

What we do

ABV delivers economic change to communities across the globe through donated business expertise. We create self-reliance and resilience and leave a lasting economic impact – one that endures generations.

How we do it?

We offer meaning opportunities for skilled business professionals to volunteer their expertise across communities in Australia and the Pacific. We work with communities to understand their needs and work with our Skilled Business Volunteers to match them to projects, that bring the right skills at the right time to help deliver outcomes.

About the opportunity

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Community Health and Infrastructure Resilience Fund (CHIRF) is a non-profit based in Mallacoota, providing allied health services to support local doctors and the community. CHIRF funded and built the current Medical Centre and has since employed allied health, mental health, and nursing staff. To ensure long-term sustainability, CHIRF is launching two key projects:

1. Aged Care Coordination Service

2. Wellbeing Centre, funded by a $2M government grant

However, urgent short-term funding is needed to sustain current services until these projects become financially viable. Without philanthropic or corporate support within two months, CHIRF will be forced to close vital Allied Health and other services.

We urgently need help to: a) Craft a compelling funding request for potential donors. b) Develop a targeted outreach strategy to reach the right benefactors. Your support is critical—please help us keep these essential services running!

The tasks and deliverables of this Assignment are:

• Written collateral for presenting to potential donor organisations

• Development of a possible tiered suite of offerings

• A map of who to approach (The volunteer would not be expected to make the actual approaches themselves)

Selection Criteria:

• Experience in Fundraising and Philanthropy

Demonstrated success in securing funding from philanthropic, corporate, or government sources.

Experience in writing compelling grant proposals and donor requests. Strong understanding of funding trends and donor engagement strategies.

• Strategic Planning and Outreach

Ability to develop a targeted donor outreach plan. Experience identifying and engaging with high-potential benefactors. Proven track record in stakeholder management and building long-term relationships.

• Knowledge of Allied Health and Community Services is desirable but not essential

Understanding of the healthcare and allied health sector, particularly in rural and remote areas.

Awareness of aged care, mental health, and community wellbeing initiatives.

Role information:

• Start ASAP:
• Approximately 3 months:
• Work online:
• Victoria:

Interested to Apply?

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Please note, if you are interested in applying for the role, we will require you to meet the following criteria:

• 5 years professional experience in the relevant field
• Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident residing in Australia. Australian Citizens residing overseas may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Willingness to complete a National Police Check
• Willingness to complete a Working with Children Check

What will happen next?

Our volunteer recruitment team will be in touch with you to advise you of the next steps.

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Throughout our 40-year history, ABV has relied on our passionate and committed volunteers who use their impressive business skills to build marketplaces, mentor entrepreneurs, strengthen institutions and transform communities.

Visit our website to see more about what our volunteers have be involved in and view their stories.

ABV is an equal opportunity employer and Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally & linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds are encouraged to apply for this position.