Fundraising Specialist

Description:

Mercy Health Foundation was established in 2005 to raise funds to support Mercy Health’s mission and commitment to “Care first”. Since then we have distributed more than $10 million to support a range of projects, research and initiatives, across the spectrum of services provided by Mercy Health.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer for the Mercy Health Foundation, the Fundraising Specialist is responsible for developing and delivering best practice fundraising and engagement strategies that promote the Mercy Health brand, deepen stakeholder relationships, inspire philanthropic giving and contribute to social change.

This role calls on a values based leader to facilitate growth and achieve aspirational goals, develop and implement integrated strategies designed to increase visibility of Fundraising initiatives to Mercy Health, increase the donor pipeline to secure future revenue growth through giving programs, and steward the relationship with existing confirmed bequestors.

• Permanent, part-time position working 30.4 hours (0.8FTE) with flexibility of working pattern available.
• Based from the Mercy Health office in Richmond with work from home options available. Some travel will be required.
• Hold a tertiary qualification in a relevent discipline such as Business, Marketing, Communications.
• Demonstrated significant experience in a Senior Fundraising role.
• You will be someone who has excellent interpersonal skills and the natural ability to build and maintain positive relationships with people at all levels.
• We are looking for someone who has a genuine interest in working in a healthcare environment and who can use their passion for Women and Children’s Health, Aged Care, Palliative Care and other strategic priorities to inspire others to become supporters of our causes.