Fundraising Officer

Fundraising Officer

• Full-time position, Flexible Location - Sydney, Brisbane
• $85k - $89k + Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible, friendly organisation, with hybrid work options available!

Our Organisation

At The Benevolent Society, we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms, with dignity, respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries, this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.

We’re working towards a just society where everyone feels valued, safe and included. As a not-for-profit, independent and non-religious organisation, we proudly embrace diversity and are deeply committed to reconciliation. We welcome people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us in creating positive change.

About the role

Play a vital behind-the-scenes role in powering our fundraising and philanthropy efforts. In this role, you’ll bring our CRM to life through high-quality data management, system integrity and hands-on operational support that keeps everything running smoothly.

Your work will directly enable strong donor relationships, smarter fundraising campaigns and confident decision-making across the organisation. If you enjoy working with data, systems and purpose-driven teams and love knowing your work makes a real impact, this is a role where you’ll thrive.

What you get to do

• Maintain and administer the organisation’s CRM (Salesforce preferred), ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality donor and fundraising data
• Support fundraising campaigns by preparing lists, tracking donations, updating records and assisting with campaign delivery
• Produce regular and ad-hoc reports to support fundraising performance, donor engagement and informed decision-making
• Monitor data quality, conduct audits, resolve errors and support CRM process and system improvements
• Support donor stewardship by coordinating accurate and timely acknowledgements, receipts and communications
• Work collaboratively with fundraising, marketing and finance teams while always upholding privacy, confidentiality and data governance standards

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience

We want you to be successful in your new role! This means you’ll have:

• Demonstrated experience using a CRM system (Salesforce preferred) with strong attention to data accuracy and quality
• Experience supporting fundraising, philanthropy, donor management or customer relationship activities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines
• Ability to analyse data and present clear, accurate information through reports and insights
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Genuine interest in the not-for-profit sector, with ambition to build a career in fundraising or philanthropy

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values the cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and encourages you to apply. We are committed to being an Employer of Choice that actively offers, provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Ready to make a difference? Click 'APPLY' to send your CV and a 1-page cover letter outing your interest and suitability for the role.

Need more information or have questions? Feel free to reach out to Amy Chapman on 0468 576 682 for a friendly, confidential discussion.

This role aligns to the capability requirements of an individual contributer level. Please see the Capability Framework attached below to discover essential skills, values and behaviours required at this level.

Please click here for the Capability Framework

Please click here for the Position Profile

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and welcome applications. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

Fundraising Officer

Community Services & Development Child Welfare, Youth & Family Services

Closes 28th May 26

Sydney Australia - NSW