KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Club Leadership Team to develop an annual fundraising plan/strategy with targets, goals and proposed budget.
• Inspire and develop new and imaginative fundraising activities which both raise funds and awareness of Special Olympics at a local level.
• Seek fundraising opportunities and recruiting new supporters through community events, local government and corporate sponsorship
• Overseeing and working with fundraising team members to implement the fundraising strategy into an action plan
• Take responsibility for the planning and coordination of fundraising activities and events
• Organise meetings with fundraising volunteers/team, as required to deliver the fundraising action plan.
• Coordinate (project manage) the activities of volunteers delegated/assigned to action fundraising tasks or organise events.
• Contribute knowledge and experience of fundraising, as necessary.
• Undertaking fundraising tasks, as required to support the overall team.
• Work with the club Communications Coordinator to develop content for promotion of fundraising activities and events to club membership and external stakeholders.
• Liaise with the club Chair and Treasurer regarding fundraising budgets and reconciliation of fundraising proceeds.
• Liaise with State and National Fundraising staff as necessary (e.g. particularly for state or national campaigns which deliver funding opportunities to our club)
• Monitor the progress of fundraising activities and report monthly to the Club Committee
• Attending monthly MIE Committee meetings (first Tuesday of each month)

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Well-developed interpersonal and networking skills
• Excellent written, online and verbal communication skills
• Experience in a similar role and/or exposure to event management, business development, fundraising and project management
• Strong negotiation skills
• Creative and innovative
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Office software - e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams etc.
• Experience with digital design (e.g. Canva) and/or event booking apps (e.g. Humanitix, TryBooking etc.) is desirable
• Highly organised and reliable with good time management skills
• Able to work independently and show initiative
• Must have own computer
• Willing to work flexible hours from home

BENEFITS:

• Work experience with a highly visible Not for Profit organisation which will be professionally acknowledged
• “Hands on” and relevant experience for any graduate seeking a role in fundraising, business development and/or project management AND those wishing to gain leadership and committee-level skills.
• Work alongside a fantastic group of volunteers, including athlete leaders, our fundraising volunteers and club committee
• Personal achievement and ability to celebrate success when our fundraising initiatives enable opportunities for people with intellectual disability and grow greater awareness in the general community.