POSITION DESCRIPTIONNON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS (NGO) REMUNERATION SURVEY MAY 2008
Position Title: Fundraising/Bequests Manager
Position Code:500
Career Level:5

Responsible for
Managing operational activities associated with the organisation's Fundraising/Bequests Program(s).
 
Reports To
General Manager - Marketing.
 
Supervises
Fundraising/Bequests Officers, Support Staff.
 
Main Activities
  • Assisting in the strategic development of the organisation's Fundraising/Bequest Program(s).
  • Implementing fundraising/bequest strategies that ensure a consistent flow of income from appeals, donors, bequests and other associated activities.
  • Overseeing feasibility and research studies that allow informed decisions regarding proposed fundraising/bequest strategies.
  • Maintaining relationships with existing donors and co-coordinating activities associated with donor renewal.
  • Achieving a high public profile for the organisation by public speaking to interested groups.
  • Identifying and nurturing relationships with prospective donors through personal, telephone and mail contact.
  • Utilising a database to monitor interactions with existing and prospective donors.
  • Ensuring relevant Trust and Foundation submissions are written and dispatched in appropriate time frames.
  • Preparing and presenting reports to Management that monitor the ongoing effectiveness of fundraising/bequest activities.
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    Key Skills
  • Proven experience in achieving donation income.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Good organisational and administrative skills.
  • Displays enthusiasm and innovation.
  • Proven leadership and management capability.
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    Internal Contacts
    Management, Finance, IT, Events.
     
    External Contacts
    Donors (Individual & Corporate), Media, Community Groups, Industry Associations, Government Representatives.
     
    Typical Experience
    At least 5 years experience in fundraising activities coupled with tertiary qualifications.
     
     

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