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Volunteer Fundraising/Marketing Officer

Southern Koala and Echidna Rescue Ltd

Do you have demonstrated experience in planning, budgeting, delivering and reporting on fundraising and marketing in the not for profit sector?

What about demonstrated expertise with databases & online research tools?

Well, if you answered yes, Southern Koala & Echidna Rescue (SKER) needs you!

As the Volunteer and Fundraising/Marketing Officer, you would be responsible to lead and manage SKER fundraising and marketing activities in collaboration with the Operations Manager and the Event Coordinator.

What this role would look like in terms of your responsiblities and duties:

Fundraising:

  • Develop, recommend and manage the annual Fundraising Plan in line with SKER’s strategic plan and budget and in consultation with the Operations Manager.
  • Lead and manage the development of SKER's fundraising streams including specific appeals, bequests and major giving, corporate partnerships and workplace giving, Individual and regular giving, community fundraising
  • Sponsor and donor engagement, acquisition and retention
  • Liaise with the SKER Event Coordinator in relation to potential fundraising opportunities at planned events

Marketing:

  • Develop and manage the annual Marketing Plan in line with SKER’s strategic plan and in consultation with the Operations Manager
  • Lead and manage the development of SKER's marketing to deliver brand awareness including media and advertising strategies, event marketing (in consultation with the SKER Event Coordinator) and digital marketing
  • Assist with integrating fundraising and marketing systems with the SKER financial reporting system
  • Oversee the production and distribution of marketing and communication collateral
  • Plan, implement, execute and evaluate digital campaigns

If you:

  • Are professional

  • Are positive

  • Are proactive

  • Are a relationship builder

  • Can demonstrate appropriate and professional workplace behavior in accordance with the Code of Conduct

  • They would love to hear from you!

To express your interest and join Southern Koala & Echidna Rescue (SKER), the following information is needed:

  • First Name

  • Last Name

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • Why are you wanting to volunteer?

  • Tell us a little about yourself

  • What are your regular hours of availability?

Areas of interest

  • ADMINISTRATION (Grant Submissions, data entry, marketing)
  • BROWSE COLLECTION (Collection of eucalypt to feed koalas)
  • FUNDRAISING & EVENTS (Assisting with organising and attending fundraising and community events)
  • MAINTENANCE (Maintenance of Rehabilitation Centre, vegetation and fences)
  • REVEGETATION (Maintenance of on-site revegetation projects, including Koala Food Plantation)
  • TRANSPORTATION (Transportation of contained wildlife to/from vets, collections of donated items)
  • Other

By providing this information, you will be included in emails of their next recruitment days and other important information about this wonderful organisation.