Community Fundraising and Volunteer Support Coordinator
Job No:
GUI168
Location:
Adelaide
- Full-time or 0.8 FTE ongoing role located in Adelaide CBD
- Working with a loved and trusted brand
- Excellent team environment with flexible working options.
We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and passionate Fundraising, Marketing and Communications team.
About Guide Dogs SA/NT
At Guide Dogs SA/NT we use our expertise in dogs and vision to promote independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing for people with low vision, blindness or specialised support needs.
We offer a collaborative working environment and opportunities for growth and development.
About the role
The role of Community Fundraising & Volunteer Support Coordinator is to proactively support the delivery of our Community Fundraising programs and coordinating the provision of volunteer resources and other department activities as required.
The role is responsible for growing and maintaining the Iconic Collection Dogs Program, delivering the Community Fundraising and Community Talks Program and coordinating Volunteers to support with these activities, as well as assisting with fundraising administration tasks and events as required, including:
- Lead, grow and deliver the iconic Collection Dog Program in South Australia and the Northern Territory.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support and grow Community Talks program.
- Build strong and trusted relationships with stakeholders including volunteers, supporters and potential supporters in the community.
- Coordinate volunteers to support the delivery of fundraising and marketing activities.
- Develop and/or contribute to communications to stakeholders.
- Accurately administer fundraising and supporter data
- Support all fundraising activities that encourage the community to support Guide Dogs SA/NT.
Candidates seeking full-time or 0.8 FTE will be considered.
About you
You love interacting with a variety of people and truly value and understand the importance of communication in engaging with multiple stakeholders.
With a keen eye for detail and exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills you have an ability to establish credibility and effectively network with internal and external stakeholders and identify strategies to grow programs.
Ideally you will have experience in a fundraising and/or supporter engagement environment, however candidates with high level sales and coordination experience will be highly regarded.
You will also have:
- Tertiary qualifications or relevant industry experience in Fundraising, Business or a related discipline.
- Ability to be creative, innovative, flexible and readily accommodate change.
- Experience with supporter engagement strategies and the development of marketing/fundraising/sales activities.
- Knowledge of broad community attitudes particularly as they apply to the charity sector.
- Collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement including a professional, positive and warm telephone manner and a desire to connect with our supporters.
- Strong organisation, prioritisation and time management ability.
Relevant employment clearances will be required upon appointment (costs covered by Guide Dogs SA/NT).
Benefits
- Make a difference for people living with vision loss and specialised needs, within a supportive team who are passionate about what they do.
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice and maximise your take-home pay.
- Employee Assistance Program offering counselling and support services.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Complimentary annual flu shots.
- Dogs in the office every day!
Learn more
For a complete description of the role’s key responsibilities and requirements, please review the Position Description.
For a confidential discussion please contact Natalie Whitehead, Partnerships Manager, on 08 8203 8340.
Please ensure your application addresses the requirements of the role as described in the Position Description and enter your details below to apply.
Applications close 9am Monday 5 January 2026, unless filled prior.