Work Type: Full TimeLocation: Belrose, on Sydney’s leafy northern beachesHouse with No Steps (HWNS) is a leading provider of disability services in Australia, we are dedicated to human rights and to ensuring individuals with a disability have greater choice, control, and freedom over their lives. Our Organisational Purpose is to help people with a disability live a great life. As Appeals & Future Planning Manager, you will be integral to the success of our services by delivering on the Fundraising Team’s Purpose: To inspire and involve Australians to help people with a disability live a great life, not an ordinary one. This role is primarily involved in driving donations by delivering quarterly fundraising appeals (in large part by direct marketing, also through solicitation of major gifts) and generating gifts in Wills.You’ll recognise the right of people with disabilities to inclusion, participation and self-determination, and your personal values will align with those of House with No Steps (HWNS) and will be demonstrated on a daily basis.The position also has responsibility to manage and mentor the Fundraising Officer (FO) in these portfolios (the FO works 60% within Appeals and Future Planning, the remaining 40% across Community Fundraising, Corporate Volunteering, and Events). To be considered for this role, applicants are asked to address the selection criteria listed below in their application letter – resumes only will not be accepted.EssentialExperience in the fundraising industry, including sound knowledge of fundraising practices that maximise resultsA self-motivated and committed professional, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuinely inclusive collaborative approachExcellent organisation, time management and financial skills, and a strong attention to detailDemonstrated excellent communication skills including ability to present to others, and to inspire and motivate donors and stakeholdersConfident working with a high level of autonomy, reporting and delivering on budgetDemonstrated management, mentoring and training of direct report(s) for their growth and developmentWell-developed people skills, including the ability to work cooperatively with other team membersAbility to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve financial targets and outcomesClear understanding on the importance of donor stewardshipSensitivity to the issues associated with the provision of human services in the non-government/ ‘for purpose’ sectorAbility to show initiative and achieve objectivesStrong Microsoft Office Skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)Experience working with a donor or CRM database (preferably Raiser’s Edge)Adherence to HWNS Code of Conduct at all timesA relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experienceDesirableExperience in a similar role (or roles), including donor engagement, direct marketing and digital campaigns, major giving and future planning (Bequests)Experience dealing with people with a disabilityCurrent driver’s licensePosition Description: Appeals & Future Planning ManagerHow to applyClick the ‘apply now’ button and upload a cover letter addressing the above position criteria and a current resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment and criminal history checksApplications close: 23 March 2018Contact usFurther enquiries please contact:Name: HR SydneyEmail: hrsydney@hwns.com.au Position Description

Appeals & Future Planning Manager - Belrose, NSW

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Belrose, on Sydney’s leafy northern beaches

House with No Steps (HWNS) is a leading provider of disability services in Australia, we are dedicated to human rights and to ensuring individuals with a disability have greater choice, control, and freedom over their lives. Our Organisational Purpose is to help people with a disability live a great life.


As Appeals & Future Planning Manager, you will be integral to the success of our services by delivering on the Fundraising Team’s Purpose: To inspire and involve Australians to help people with a disability live a great life, not an ordinary one. This role is primarily involved in driving donations by delivering quarterly fundraising appeals (in large part by direct marketing, also through solicitation of major gifts) and generating gifts in Wills.

You’ll recognise the right of people with disabilities to inclusion, participation and self-determination, and your personal values will align with those of House with No Steps (HWNS) and will be demonstrated on a daily basis.

The position also has responsibility to manage and mentor the Fundraising Officer (FO) in these portfolios (the FO works 60% within Appeals and Future Planning, the remaining 40% across Community Fundraising, Corporate Volunteering, and Events).


To be considered for this role, applicants are asked to address the selection criteria listed below in their application letter – resumes only will not be accepted.

Essential

  • Experience in the fundraising industry, including sound knowledge of fundraising practices that maximise results

  • A self-motivated and committed professional, with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuinely inclusive collaborative approach

  • Excellent organisation, time management and financial skills, and a strong attention to detail

  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills including ability to present to others, and to inspire and motivate donors and stakeholders

  • Confident working with a high level of autonomy, reporting and delivering on budget

  • Demonstrated management, mentoring and training of direct report(s) for their growth and development

  • Well-developed people skills, including the ability to work cooperatively with other team members

  • Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve financial targets and outcomes

  • Clear understanding on the importance of donor stewardship

  • Sensitivity to the issues associated with the provision of human services in the non-government/ ‘for purpose’ sector

  • Ability to show initiative and achieve objectives

  • Strong Microsoft Office Skills (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

  • Experience working with a donor or CRM database (preferably Raiser’s Edge)

  • Adherence to HWNS Code of Conduct at all times

  • A relevant tertiary qualification and/or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Experience in a similar role (or roles), including donor engagement, direct marketing and digital campaigns, major giving and future planning (Bequests)

  • Experience dealing with people with a disability

  • Current driver’s license

Position Description: Appeals & Future Planning Manager

How to apply

Click the ‘apply now’ button and upload a cover letter addressing the above position criteria and a current resume outlining your relevant experience and qualifications.

Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment and criminal history checks

Applications close: 23 March 2018

Contact us

Further enquiries please contact:

Name: HR Sydney

Email: hrsydney@hwns.com.au

House with No Steps is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. Including; people with disability, young and mature age candidates, Aboriginal people, and applicants from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Only Australian citizens, permanent residents or those with working rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

Successful applications will be subjected to Pre-Employment and Criminal History Checks.