Fundraising Manager – Hear and Say

Windsor Group has been commissioned by Hear and Say to manage this important assignment. Windsor Group is a profit-for-purpose providing expert advice, HR services, executive search and recruitment services for executive, permanent and temporary/contract roles across nonprofit, commercial and government sectors.

As Queensland’s leading provider of paediatric audiology and speech pathology services, Hear and Say serves over 17,500 people annually, including approximately 1,600 clients with hearing loss. They specialise in supporting families whose child has been diagnosed with a permanent hearing loss. With three core service areas being hearing screening, audiology and speech pathology, Hear and Say work with families so that their children can become great communicators, confident within themselves and capable of achieving success on their own terms.

They also provide services that support broader physical, emotional, and social development. Working closely with the state government, their partnerships with Queensland Health and the Department of Education are crucial to the excellent outcomes achieved by their clients.

Hear and Say is renowned internationally for their work, and the existence of such an expert organisation that supports families is a source of pride for Queenslanders.

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Windsor Group and Hear and Say are both committed to equal opportunity employment practices. Applications for the position of Fundraising Manager will be assessed on merit and selected applicants invited to interview. An offer of appointment will be made to the applicants whose written application and interview responses best demonstrate their ability to meet the requirements of the role.

• Business model and fee for service is strong, ensuring long term sustainability.
• Hear and Say has a good brand with fundraising to support business growth opportunities.
• Successful market share across southeast Queensland, the Sunshine Coast and Rockhampton.
• Realistic fundraising targets with relational focus rather than a transactional one.
• Strong productivity, profitability and corporate culture.

The purpose of the role is to drive Hear and Say’s fundraising approach in concept and execution to fund services for children and families across Queensland, supported by the following:

• establish a broad fundraising strategy and lead its execution, including direct donor engagement and events,
• manage activity as a portfolio, working concurrently on matters that will mature on different timelines,
• partner and improve the ICT that underpins fundraising,
• craft narratives with the Leadership Team and Marcomms staff, which connect people to our cause,
• engage people at all levels; especially people who have experienced success in their career and life,
• work collaboratively to manage grants and acquittals.

Position Description

• A mature-minded person with the ability to communicate across a broad range of topics.
• Diplomatic and articulate.
• Drive to achieve a vision of the future.
• A high level of emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and charisma.
• Ability to develop innovative concepts regarding service development.
• Breadth of knowledge and experience across fundraising and marcomms platforms.
• Collaborative with strong relational skills, proactively engaging with others.
• Strategic mindset with ability to take ownership of ideas, concepts and outcomes.
• Humility to embrace continuous learning and courage to try new things, even if they fail.
• This is an office-based role, core hours being 8:30am – 5:00pm with flexibility.

• Relevant experience at a senior fundraising level.
• Eligibility to clear probity checks including disability worker screening, working with children check (Blue Card / Yellow Card).

When submitting your application, ensure your application includes:

• An up-to-date resume (in Word format)
• A covering letter (in Word format) outlining your interest and expertise relevant to the role

Submit your application quoting reference number KJFMHS to apply@windsor-group.com.au. For more information, please contact Kaye Jeffers on 07 3211 0001. Your application will be acknowledged by email within one business day.

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