Individual Giving Specialist

About the role

Ronald McDonald House Sydney provides a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children, helping keep families together when they need it most.

Ronald McDonald House Sydney | Randwick, Sydney 

Full-time | $85,000–$95,000 + super + salary packaging, depending on experience 

Make an impact. Build relationships. Grow your fundraising career. 

Ronald McDonald House Sydney provides a home away from home for families with seriously ill or injured children, helping keep families together when they need it most. 

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Fundraising Specialist to join our Fundraising & Marketing team in Randwick. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least 2–3 years' fundraising experience who is ready to take greater ownership of fundraising programs, develop their skills across different fundraising streams and be part of a collaborative team that's ambitious about growing our impact. 

About the Role 

Reporting to the Fundraising Manager, you'll take ownership of a portfolio of fundraising programs and campaigns while working collaboratively across our broader fundraising calendar. 

Depending on your experience and strengths, your portfolio may include: 

• Individual Giving appeals, including Tax and Christmas campaigns 

• Regular Giving 

• Gift a Night and other fundraising appeals 

• Donor stewardship and relationship management 

• Mid-level donor engagement 

• Gifts in Wills 

• Supporter journeys, retention and reactivation 

• Campaign planning, delivery, analysis and reporting 

We're deliberately building a fundraising team where people have their own areas of responsibility while also learning and working across different fundraising streams. You'll have the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop new skills and contribute ideas to some of Ronald McDonald House Sydney's biggest fundraising campaigns. 

About You 

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running while still being excited to learn and grow. 

You'll ideally bring: 

• A minimum of 2–3 years' experience in fundraising, ideally across Individual Giving, campaigns, Peer-to-Peer, donor stewardship or a related area 

• Experience delivering fundraising campaigns or supporter programs 

• Strong relationship-building skills and a genuine enjoyment of working with supporters and donors 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong organisation and project management skills 

• Confidence working with data, fundraising results and CRM systems 

• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines 

• A collaborative approach and willingness to work across different fundraising programs 

• Experience with Salesforce, Funraisin or similar platforms would be highly regarded 

Most importantly, you'll be someone who cares about creating great supporter experiences and wants to use fundraising to make a genuine difference. 

Why Work With Us? 

You'll be joining a close-knit, supportive and genuinely fun Fundraising & Marketing team where ideas are encouraged and everyone works together to achieve great results. 

We offer: 

• $85,000–$95,000 + superannuation, depending on skills and experience 

• Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 tax free, plus up to $2,650 Meals & Entertainment 

• Birthday Leave – enjoy an extra day off to celebrate your birthday 

• Flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work from home one day per week 

• Access to Fitness Passport 

• Employee Assistance Program and health and wellbeing initiatives 

• Ongoing training, professional development and opportunities to broaden your fundraising experience 

• A collaborative and supportive team culture 

• A purpose-driven career where you'll see the impact of your work on families every day 

Ready to Join Us? 

If you're an experienced fundraiser looking for your next opportunity to take ownership, learn across different fundraising streams and be part of a team doing work that genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply with your resume and a short cover letter telling us about your fundraising experience and why you'd like to join Ronald McDonald House Sydney. 

Applications close Sunday, 13 September 2026. Applications may be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.