Community Fundraising Coordinator

Youth Off The Streets provided pay range

This range is provided by Youth Off The Streets. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$75,000.00/yr - A$80,000.00/yr

About our Organisation:

Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth organisation that provides safety, support and opportunities for young people to build a positive future. We offer crisis accommodation and housing services, alternative high school education, alcohol and other drugs counselling, youth justice support, life skills and employment programs, cultural support and community engagement, among other services. We focus on early interventions that empower young people and strengthen communities.

The Role:

We’re looking for a passionate Community Fundraising Coordinator to help deliver our individual giving program and raise vital funds for children and young people experiencing homelessness. Working closely with the Community Fundraising Specialist and wider fundraising team, you’ll coordinate, develop and deliver community fundraising campaigns that inspire supporters and drive impact.

This role will support the rollout of a new flagship community fundraising event, as well as Do‑It‑Yourself fundraisers, school fundraising activities and initiatives run through workplaces and community groups.

Key Duties:

Campaigns and Project Delivery

• Play a key role in delivering major annual community fundraising campaigns, meeting deadlines and contributing to high‑impact fundraising moments throughout the year.
• Independently manage signature campaigns (e.g., City2Surf and Cup of Kindness), taking ownership of planning, coordination and delivery.
• Support campaign logistics, including preparing fundraising kits, updating collateral and coordinating supporter communications.
• Ensure strong risk and compliance practices across all community fundraising activities.

Administrative and Supporter Care

• Deliver exceptional supporter care by responding promptly and professionally to fundraiser enquiries.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records across CRM systems and online fundraising platforms
• Provide high‑quality administrative support, including managing the Community Fundraising calendar, maintaining supporter records and registers and assisting with ad‑hoc tasks that keep the community fundraising program running smoothly.

Supporter Journeys and Engagement

• Help develop and refresh community fundraising resources and digital content that inspires and empowers community fundraisers.
• Coordinate supporter journeys, ensuring every touchpoint - from first contact to celebration - feels meaningful and timely.

Meeting Campaign Targets

• Contribute to key fundraising targets, including income, acquisition, average fundraising amount and activation rates.
• Use data‑informed insights to support continuous improvement and help drive stronger campaign outcomes.

Experience:

• Experienced in navigating CRM systems
• Prior experience in supporting community events or peer‑to‑peer fundraising
• Experience in using community fundraising platforms e.g. Funraisin

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong project management capability, ensuring complex, multichannel fundraising activity is delivered on time, on brief and to a high standard.
• Proven ability to manage multiple campaigns and competing timelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including confidence in presenting to new audiences.
• Excellent relationship building skills.

What we can offer you:

• Salary Packaging: $15,900.00 of your base salary tax free & up to $2,650.00 meal & entertainment
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Self‑Care Leave & Christmas Gifted Leave
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Pet friendly workplace
• Hybrid work flexibility

This is more than a fundraising role; it’s a chance to use your skills to help young people build brighter futures!

To Apply

Please ensure you enclose a copy of your resume with your contact details and cover letter addressing the essential criteria (2 pages maximum).

Youth Off The Streets embraces The Sanctuary Model as the foundation of our organisational culture. This trauma‑informed approach guides how we support young people and staff, prioritising safety, emotional wellbeing, and resilience. It shapes our practices in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and healing from trauma—creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive school environment for all.

At Youth Off The Streets, diversity, equity and inclusion are part of our DNA. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our people. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve.

Youth off The Streets is an EEO Employer and a child safe organisation

This is a rare opportunity to join a passionate and high profile not for profit organisation that values the current youth of today and the youth of tomorrow.

The successful candidate will be requested to submit applications for a NSW Working With Children Check and Police Check. You will also be required to have a valid Australian Drivers Licence and unrestricted Australian working rights.

We encourage people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander to apply for this position.

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