Fundraising & Community Engagement Officer

Fundraising & Community Engagement Officer

• Permanent Full-time
• Melbourne CBD
• Newly created role

About the Organisation

Melbourne Legacy is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting the families of veterans who have given their lives or their mental or physical health in service to our country. For over 100 years, Melbourne Legacy has provided personalised support, financial assistance, advocacy, and wellbeing services to ensure no veteran’s family is disadvantaged.

With a network of dedicated volunteers and professional support staff, Melbourne Legacy is committed to empowering families to build their best future while honouring the service and sacrifice of veterans.

The Role

As the Fundraising & Community Engagement Officer, you will play a key role in strengthening Melbourne Legacy’s donor and community fundraising initiatives. Working closely with individual donors, community fundraisers, and state partners, you will help drive fundraising efforts that directly support families in need.

Reporting to the Individual Giving Team Leader, key responsibilities include:

• Responding to donor and supporter enquiries (phone and email) in a timely manner
• Updating and managing donor records, and processing donations using Salesforce
• Supporting donor engagement programs, including Regular Giving and Major Donor initiatives
• Developing and fostering relationships with community fundraisers and partner organisations to enhance local fundraising efforts
• Coordinating and organising defence community and other fundraising events
• Providing support for major fundraising campaigns, including Legacy Week and the Legacy Challenge
• Assisting with volunteer and stakeholder coordination for fundraising initiatives

Key Selection Criteria

This role would suit a motivated, relationship-driven fundraiser with a passion for community engagement and giving back to the community. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience in fundraising, donor relations, or community partnerships.

• Tertiary qualifications in fundraising, marketing, or a community-related field (preferred)
• Proven experience in community or peer-to-peer fundraising, donor engagement, or community relations
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with donors, sponsors, and fundraising partners
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and fundraising platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• A sound knowledge of the not-for-profit sector desirable
• A passion for the not-for-profit sector and commitment to ethical fundraising practices
• Ability to undergo a national police check and Working with Children Check

Why Work With Melbourne Legacy?

• Join a respected, purpose-driven organisation with a century-long legacy of supporting veterans’ families
• Work in a dynamic and supportive team that values collaboration and community impact
• Help shape the development of Melbourne Legacy’s fundraising program
• Play a key role in meaningful fundraising campaigns that provide direct support to those in need
• Work from home flexibility offered
• Central Melbourne CBD offices
• Salary sacrifice option available

How to Apply

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your fundraising and community engagement expertise to make a real impact, apply now with a cover letter and a current resume in one PDF, or call Gabrielle Patterson on 0416 170 100.

Melbourne Legacy is committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent individuals, and people from all backgrounds. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.