Senior Fundraising Events Coordinator

Cancer Council SAs vision is for a cancer-free future. To achieve this we are committed to reducing the rate and impact of cancer for all South Australians through best-practice prevention research and support and this is a team effort.

We have a proud history of working across every aspect of every cancer for more than 90 years and this is your opportunity to become a part of that history and become a member of SAs most trusted charity.

Together we can all play a part in reducing the impact of cancer.

About the Team

The Fundraising and Engagement area includes Cancer Council SAs fundraising communication prevention and advocacy marketing and customer experience teams.

Fundraising and Engagement ensures a strategic and coordinated approach to our internal and external representation and enables the organisation to meet our objectives through strategy development advocacy brand positioning fundraising and effective stakeholder relationships.

About the Role

The Senior Fundraising Events Coordinator is a key player in bringing Cancer Council SAs most iconic fundraising eventslike Daffodil Day and The Longest Dayto life.

More than just leading our campaigns this role is about inspiring community participation fostering meaningful connections and helping to deliver experiences that raise essential funds for cancer research prevention and support services across South Australia.

You will lead the planning execution and growth of key campaignsensuring they achieve financial targets while engaging supporters in a way thats memorable and impactful. Drawing on strong project management skills and stakeholder collaboration youll ensure every element of the campaign runs seamlesslyon time within budget and with purpose.

As part of a collaborative and passionate team youll also support other fundraising initiatives throughout the year.

Lead with purpose create moments of joy hope and meaning and make a real difference in the lives of South Australians impacted by cancer.

Key Accountabilities Include:

• Contribute to campaign strategy business cases and project plans in collaboration with the Fundraising Events Manager and national teams.
• Lead and deliver campaigns on time and within budget using project management processes.
• Work with other Cancer Council states to localise and optimise campaign tactics.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to deliver on project plans and manage relationships with campaign participants partners and stakeholders.
• Provide regular and timely reports on campaign performance locally and nationally.
• Work with the Fundraising Events Manager to prepare project budget and forecast information and manage working budgets.

About You

• A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar role in either the not-for-profit sector or corporate sectors is desired
• Demonstrated capacity to meet revenue targets and project manage major fundraising campaigns
• A self-starter who can proactively identify and executive revenue growth opportunities.
• Experience in supporter engagement and communication from lead generation to retention and renewal
• Proven experience in coordinating the development of communication materials including mass emails and direct mail
• Highly proficient in databases including an ability to read interpret segment and manipulate data
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing competing priorities
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to develop relationships with a diverse range of supporters and work effectively within a team
• Highly competent in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Demonstrated experience in planning managing and reporting on projects from conception to conclusion
• Outstanding communication interpersonal oral and written skills
• Integrity and commitment to ethical behaviour in line with Cancer Council SAs values
• Qualifications in marketing business development or communications highly regarded.

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About the Benefits

• Generous salary packaging options that can increase your take home pay by paying certain expenses using pre-tax dollars
• Health and Wellbeing program which includes EAP online wellness program flu vaccinations and financial wellbeing sessions
• A balanced organisational approach to working from home and office
• Learning and development opportunities to enhance your career

How to Apply

For more information please contact Claire Morris Fundraising Events Manageron (08) or You can view the position description here.

Applications close 10.00pmWednesday 2 July 2025.

Cancer Council SA values diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and safe workplace to volunteer and work. As we strive to represent the communities we serve we welcome and actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other diverse groups.

Cancer Council SA is also a proud foundation member of the Multicultural South Australia Ambassador Program and is committed to embedding the SA Multicultural Charter across our internal and external programs and services.

As a part of our recruitment process candidates will be required to undertake a National Police Check and may be required to undertake a medical assessment and/or Department of Human Services clearance. While working at Cancer Council SA all our employees and volunteers must be non-smokers and not use e cigarettes at Cancer Council SA sites and are required to promote a healthy lifestyle and adopt a sun smart attitude.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. If you require assistance with our recruitment process you are more than welcome to connect with the contact listed for this opportunity.