Membership and Fundraising Coordinator [August 2008]
Position based at FoE Melbourne campaigns office at 312 Smith St Collingwood.
Membership and Fundraising Coordinator
Position Description
Contract: 12 month position, 0.8 (4 days/wk), negotiable hours
Wage: $48,188.92 per annum pro rata to 0.8 ($23.17/hr) plus compulsory 9%
super
Conditions:
· Position based at FoE M campaigns office at 312 Smith St Collingwood.
· The position is subject to a probationary period of three months.
· The position will be reviewed during the period of appointment with a view to
fine-tuning the role and establishing it as a permanent position. With satisfactory
performance, it is highly likely the candidate will be offered this permanent
position.
Position Objective
To develop for Friends of the Earth Melbourne (FoE M) a diverse and committed
supporter base, which:
· includes major donors, philanthropic foundations and individual
members/supporters
· contributes to our environmental campaigns through both action and financial
donation.
To maintain FoE M’s relationship with the community, and develop greater
understanding and active support for FoE’s work.
ORGANISATION INFORMATION
Friends of the Earth Melbourne
· Friends of the Earth Melbourne (FoEM) is a community based organisation. It has
been active on environmental and social justice campaigns for more than 30 years.
It is a non-hierarchical, collective-based organisation which operates on the
understanding that environmental issues need to be addressed in their full
human rights and political context.
· Is a member of Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA), which has 12 local groups.
FoEA is the national member of FoE International, which is active in of over 70
countries.
· Works primarily on making strong connections between social justice and
environmental issues in that the conservation, restoration, and rational use of the
environment can only come about through a just and democratic society. As part
of this social action, FoEM operates bookshop, vegetarian café and food cooperative
businesses that aim to provide information and open dialogue and
resources to the community about social justice and environmental issues.
· FoE M Office runs local, national and global campaigns, currently supporting the
following collectives: Anti Uranium and Clean Energy, Real Food, Climate Justice
and Barmah-Millewa.
Presently, each FoE collective, campaign, and cooperative, plus the office, fundraises
independently. Through recent membership development, our Active Friends
(monthly giving) program, grants and bequests, FoEM has been able to improve and
develop its campaign and office capabilities. Now we want to maintain and develop
further our financial and membership processes, management and structures.
POSITION INFORMATION
Support and Supervision
The Membership and Fundraising Coordinator will be a member of the Office
Collective, who will provide direct supervision and support. The incumbent will
develop a workplan in collaboration with the Collective.
The incumbent will be expected to attend and report to the following collective
meetings: Office Collective, Strategy Collective, Workers Collective
MAJOR DUTIES
Manage and overhaul supporter database
The incumbent will be responsible for finishing a major overhaul of the FoE M
supporter database within the 12 month term, as well as managing the database on a day-to-day basis.
Coordinate Major Donor Programme
The incumbent will coordinate all donor relationships with FoE M. This will involve
collaboration with campaign staff where appropriate. Duties include:
· Identify and contribute to appropriate funding applications to targeted Trusts
& Foundations and other funding sources;
· Identify and engage new donor relationships, and assist campaign staff with
existing relationships, ensuring a mutually beneficial relationship is
developed and maintained;
· Initiate, plan and coordinate small events for donors and supporters as
appropriate;
· Ensure FoE M fulfils specific and timely reporting to funding partners as
required;
Coordinate Member and Supporter Programmes
The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that members and supporters remain
engaged with and committed to the organisation. Duties include:
· Coordinate publication of fortnightly e-bulletin
· Coordinate publication of quarterly printed newsletter
· Coordinate annual appeal programme (currently incorporating a Tax-time
and Christmas time appeal letter)
· Handle all enquiries and information requests from members
· Send information packs to prospective members.
· Manage the Active Friends regular giving programme
· Revise the member and supporter programme as necessary.
Public Outreach, Promotion and Membership Development
The incumbent will be responsible for revising and implementing FoE M’s public
outreach, promotion & membership development strategy. The aim of this strategy is to promote FoE to raise awareness of the organisation and attract committed
supporters. Duties include:
· Coordinate FoE M presence at relevant community events
· Generating media and partnerships with the community (including pro bono
ads in local newspapers, partnerships with progressive businesses and other
allies, etc).
· Collaborate with the FoEM office collective to coordinate a range of planned
events and help build our ability capacity to engage in strategic fund raising
opportunities
· Arrange opportunities for FoE M staff to speak at events in order to raise the
profile of the organisation, and negotiate speaking fees where appropriate
· Coordinate incoming speaker requests as above
· Coordinate the FoE M website front page
· Prepare the Annual Report in collaboration with the finances and campaign
co-ordinators
Systems documentation
The incumbent will maintain and develop existing systems, and document any new
processes/observations developed through undertaking the role, with the potential of skillsharing with other interested FoE groups around the country.
Volunteer Coordination
FoE is a volunteer based organisation. Every staff member has responsibilities for
recruitment, induction and management of volunteers to assist in fulfilling the tasks of their position.
Office Duties
· Assist the Office Collective in general maintenance of office systems as
required, such as phone answering, postal collection and so forth
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
· Experience in NGO fundraising
· Demonstrated ability to negotiate financially beneficial relationships with a range
of individuals and groups, including successful funding applications;
· Clear and concise verbal communication and promotion/ presentation skills;
· Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, and proven
experience in managing contact lists and databases;
· Demonstrated commitment to environmental and social justice
· Demonstrated ability to work in a team
· Demonstrated capacity for lateral thought and self-initiative
· Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to work unsupervised and
meet deadlines.
· An understanding of, and willingness to adhere to, a consensus-decision making
process and collective structure
· Current Australian Driving Licence
DESIRABLE
· Experience in working with and co-ordinating volunteers
· Experience in promotions and public relations
To apply
Applicants are requested to briefly address each selection criterion and attach current resume to:
by email: natalie.lowrey@foe.org.au
Applications close CoB Monday 1 September2008.
Position Description
Contract: 12 month position, 0.8 (4 days/wk), negotiable hours
Wage: $48,188.92 per annum pro rata to 0.8 ($23.17/hr) plus compulsory 9%
super
Conditions:
· Position based at FoE M campaigns office at 312 Smith St Collingwood.
· The position is subject to a probationary period of three months.
· The position will be reviewed during the period of appointment with a view to
fine-tuning the role and establishing it as a permanent position. With satisfactory
performance, it is highly likely the candidate will be offered this permanent
position.
Position Objective
To develop for Friends of the Earth Melbourne (FoE M) a diverse and committed
supporter base, which:
· includes major donors, philanthropic foundations and individual
members/supporters
· contributes to our environmental campaigns through both action and financial
donation.
To maintain FoE M’s relationship with the community, and develop greater
understanding and active support for FoE’s work.
ORGANISATION INFORMATION
Friends of the Earth Melbourne
· Friends of the Earth Melbourne (FoEM) is a community based organisation. It has
been active on environmental and social justice campaigns for more than 30 years.
It is a non-hierarchical, collective-based organisation which operates on the
understanding that environmental issues need to be addressed in their full
human rights and political context.
· Is a member of Friends of the Earth Australia (FoEA), which has 12 local groups.
FoEA is the national member of FoE International, which is active in of over 70
countries.
· Works primarily on making strong connections between social justice and
environmental issues in that the conservation, restoration, and rational use of the
environment can only come about through a just and democratic society. As part
of this social action, FoEM operates bookshop, vegetarian café and food cooperative
businesses that aim to provide information and open dialogue and
resources to the community about social justice and environmental issues.
· FoE M Office runs local, national and global campaigns, currently supporting the
following collectives: Anti Uranium and Clean Energy, Real Food, Climate Justice
and Barmah-Millewa.
Presently, each FoE collective, campaign, and cooperative, plus the office, fundraises
independently. Through recent membership development, our Active Friends
(monthly giving) program, grants and bequests, FoEM has been able to improve and
develop its campaign and office capabilities. Now we want to maintain and develop
further our financial and membership processes, management and structures.
POSITION INFORMATION
Support and Supervision
The Membership and Fundraising Coordinator will be a member of the Office
Collective, who will provide direct supervision and support. The incumbent will
develop a workplan in collaboration with the Collective.
The incumbent will be expected to attend and report to the following collective
meetings: Office Collective, Strategy Collective, Workers Collective
MAJOR DUTIES
Manage and overhaul supporter database
The incumbent will be responsible for finishing a major overhaul of the FoE M
supporter database within the 12 month term, as well as managing the database on a day-to-day basis.
Coordinate Major Donor Programme
The incumbent will coordinate all donor relationships with FoE M. This will involve
collaboration with campaign staff where appropriate. Duties include:
· Identify and contribute to appropriate funding applications to targeted Trusts
& Foundations and other funding sources;
· Identify and engage new donor relationships, and assist campaign staff with
existing relationships, ensuring a mutually beneficial relationship is
developed and maintained;
· Initiate, plan and coordinate small events for donors and supporters as
appropriate;
· Ensure FoE M fulfils specific and timely reporting to funding partners as
required;
Coordinate Member and Supporter Programmes
The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that members and supporters remain
engaged with and committed to the organisation. Duties include:
· Coordinate publication of fortnightly e-bulletin
· Coordinate publication of quarterly printed newsletter
· Coordinate annual appeal programme (currently incorporating a Tax-time
and Christmas time appeal letter)
· Handle all enquiries and information requests from members
· Send information packs to prospective members.
· Manage the Active Friends regular giving programme
· Revise the member and supporter programme as necessary.
Public Outreach, Promotion and Membership Development
The incumbent will be responsible for revising and implementing FoE M’s public
outreach, promotion & membership development strategy. The aim of this strategy is to promote FoE to raise awareness of the organisation and attract committed
supporters. Duties include:
· Coordinate FoE M presence at relevant community events
· Generating media and partnerships with the community (including pro bono
ads in local newspapers, partnerships with progressive businesses and other
allies, etc).
· Collaborate with the FoEM office collective to coordinate a range of planned
events and help build our ability capacity to engage in strategic fund raising
opportunities
· Arrange opportunities for FoE M staff to speak at events in order to raise the
profile of the organisation, and negotiate speaking fees where appropriate
· Coordinate incoming speaker requests as above
· Coordinate the FoE M website front page
· Prepare the Annual Report in collaboration with the finances and campaign
co-ordinators
Systems documentation
The incumbent will maintain and develop existing systems, and document any new
processes/observations developed through undertaking the role, with the potential of skillsharing with other interested FoE groups around the country.
Volunteer Coordination
FoE is a volunteer based organisation. Every staff member has responsibilities for
recruitment, induction and management of volunteers to assist in fulfilling the tasks of their position.
Office Duties
· Assist the Office Collective in general maintenance of office systems as
required, such as phone answering, postal collection and so forth
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
· Experience in NGO fundraising
· Demonstrated ability to negotiate financially beneficial relationships with a range
of individuals and groups, including successful funding applications;
· Clear and concise verbal communication and promotion/ presentation skills;
· Excellent computer skills including use of Microsoft Office, and proven
experience in managing contact lists and databases;
· Demonstrated commitment to environmental and social justice
· Demonstrated ability to work in a team
· Demonstrated capacity for lateral thought and self-initiative
· Excellent organisational skills, including the ability to work unsupervised and
meet deadlines.
· An understanding of, and willingness to adhere to, a consensus-decision making
process and collective structure
· Current Australian Driving Licence
DESIRABLE
· Experience in working with and co-ordinating volunteers
· Experience in promotions and public relations
To apply
Applicants are requested to briefly address each selection criterion and attach current resume to:
by email: natalie.lowrey@foe.org.au
Applications close CoB Monday 1 September2008.
