Fundraising and Engagement Specialist

The Gold Coast Domestic Violence Prevention Centre (DVPC) is seeking a Fundraising and Engagement Specialist to support sustainable income growth and strengthen relationships with donors, partners, supporters and the community. Reporting to the CEO, the role is responsible for coordinating and delivering fundraising, partnerships, campaigns and events, while contributing to the ongoing development of DVPC's fundraising function and long-term sustainability.

The Domestic Violence Prevention Centre (DVPC) is a specialist service which supports women, children and young people who have experienced domestic and family violence. We also deliver the Men's DV Education and Intervention program and convene an Integrated Response group that works with agencies on the Gold Coast to improve collaboration and responses to victim survivors of domestic and family violence to enhance their safety and wellbeing. DVPC is committed to working towards a world in which all women, children and young people can exercise their rights to live free from violence and make informed choices about their relationships.

We are looking for an experienced fundraising and engagement professional who is ready to make a meaningful contribution to a specialist, grassroots organisation. You will bring:

• Demonstrated experience contributing to and delivering fundraising plans, initiatives and activities, ideally across multiple income streams.
• Experience securing and managing corporate sponsorships and philanthropic funding.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to create authentic and mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Experience planning and delivering fundraising campaigns and events, including budgeting, implementation and evaluation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write compelling proposals, impact stories, reports and stakeholder communications.
• Demonstrated organisational, project management and financial management skills.
• An understanding of fundraising compliance, ethical fundraising principles and sound governance.

Most importantly, you will be aligned with DVPC’s values and committed to our vision of preventing domestic and family violence and supporting safer, healthier communities. Experience in the domestic and family violence, community services or not-for-profit sector will be highly regarded, however we are also interested in candidates who bring strong transferable skills and a genuine commitment to DVPC's purpose and values. DVPC celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply.

The Fundraising and Engagement Specialist will play an important role in strengthening DVPC's fundraising, partnerships and community engagement activities. DVPC is a specialist, grassroots domestic and family violence organisation with more than 30 years of experience supporting people affected by domestic and family violence and working to prevent violence in our communities. This is an exciting time to join the organisation as we continue to strengthen the foundations of our fundraising function, diversify income and deepen relationships with donors, partners, supporters and the broader community.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead DVPC’s annual fundraising plan and support progress towards income targets.
• Grow individual, community, corporate and philanthropic fundraising opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with donors, partners and supporters.
• Deliver fundraising campaigns, events and community fundraising initiatives.
• Strengthen donor stewardship, fundraising systems, processes and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to diversify income and build a sustainable fundraising pipeline.
• Work collaboratively across the organisation to strengthen engagement and demonstrate DVPC’s impact.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution during an important period of growth, while helping maintain momentum and strengthen the foundations of DVPC’s fundraising and engagement work.

SCHADS Award Level 5 or 6 (Social and Community Services Employee) dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. We are offering a fixed-term contract until 30 June 2027 to cover a period of maternity leave.

We offer employees:

• Flexible working arrangements
• A dynamic workplace that values innovation and quality practice
• A trauma-informed, supportive work environment with a commitment to staff wellbeing
• Competitive salary with salary packaging benefits
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Career diversity and growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program