Mater Foundation are looking for a Community Fundraising Coordinator to join the team! This permanent, full-time role will be based at our Newstead campus.

This position plays a key role in the success of the Corporate & Community Engagement (CCE) team, which delivers campaigns, events and partnerships that engage and inspire a community of support for Mater.

As the healthcare needs of Queenslanders grow, so does the role of Mater Foundation. 

Mater Foundation is an iconic Queensland fundraising and philanthropic institution, committed to providing exceptional care through health, education and research. It meets a profoundly satisfying mission to improve the health and wellbeing of our community and to continue the Mater tradition of care and compassion.

Mater Foundation helps to underpin an extensive network of hospitals across Queensland, a world-class research institute and a nationally accredited education provider.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

This is role is focused on driving fundraising, stewardship of fundraisers and community engagement to increase income and create long term supporter relationships. A key element of this role is to support the delivery of community event activity and empower community fundraisers to achieve their best fundraising results.

The purpose of the position is to:

• Support the planning and delivery of community fundraising programs and thirdparty events to fundraise for Mater Foundation
• Identify potential third-party fundraising opportunities and assist in the creation and rollout of new community fundraising initiatives to help expand the giving portfolio
• Develop and maintain relationships with community fundraisers to ensure they are empowered and supported throughout their fundraising activities

To view a copy of the PD please click here:  Community Fundraising Coordinator

About you

You will have demonstrated experience in fundraising, event / project management or related discipline. You will also meet the below criteria:

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills as well as ability to build rapport quickly and sensitively with people from diverse backgrounds,
• Demonstrated ability to implement project plans and timelines, regularly communicate with stakeholders, and monitor project progress and budget.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills: Demonstrated ability to communicate across a range of medium which includes public speaking, verbal and written communications.
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, Excel and online fundraising platforms as well as excellent database and data entry skills, with experience in CRM databases
• Understanding of contemporary fundraising practice and the non-profit sector, as well as an understanding of and commitment to philanthropy 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

Applications close on Sunday 19 January 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.