Community Fundraising and Events Specialist

Community Fundraising and Events Specialist

Join Canteen and help change the lives of young people impacted by Cancer. 

• Bring your Community Fundraising expertise to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do! 
• Based in Sydney, NSW (hybrid working arrangements, 2 days in office) 
• Maximum term contract, Full time (15 month, maternity leave contract)   
• $90,000 + super and benefits 

Our commitment 

Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither do we. We believe that diversity in all its forms is a strength and are committed to working towards being an organisation that is inclusive of all individuals, so we can create a more vibrant and innovative culture. Canteen welcomes people with diverse gender identities, sexualities, intersex variations and from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages.  

About us 

Canteen is all about supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, we offer programs and resources that truly make a difference for 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving. Together, we believe our team can create real change! 

We are now seeking a Community Fundraising and Events Specialist who will play a pivotal role in acquiring, growing and retaining one-off supporters. This role offers an opportunity make a real impact within the Marketing and Engagement team and be part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. 

About our benefits  

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together in an inspiring and positive way. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page. 

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free).  
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) + 17.5% leave loading + pay during our annual office closure week. 
• Early access to long service leave 
• Learning & Development opportunities. 

About our role 

• Assist with the development of the Third-Party Fundraising, Bandanna Day and Challenge event strategies, in consultation with the Community Engagement Manager and Head of Marketing and Engagement. 
• Act as the key national contact for all Third-Party fundraisers and event participants, responsible for their stewardship and assisting them in achieving success in their fundraising activities. Coordinate the development and delivery of the portfolio’s supporter communication plans. 
• Assist with the sourcing and production of content for campaigns, including SEO, social and email. Content includes but not limited to, campaign imagery (photoshoots), video content, case studies and Canteen impact data  
• Review and evaluate the execution of plans/campaigns, providing regular reporting on registrations, fundraising income and participant engagement and develop post campaign reports.

About You  

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Fundraising, Marketing or Customer Support role
• Proven experience in operational campaign delivery, including project management, marketing plans and execution, and reporting
• Demonstrated stakeholder management experience
• Demonstrated experience working with platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Salesforce CRM
• Previous copywriting experience
• Demonstrated project management skills
• A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new challenges. 
• Warm, compassionate, and friendly approach to supporting our young people. 

Applications close on 28 August. If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. We’ll review applications regularly.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Employment Expectations 

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:  

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction. 
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders. 
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.  
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.