Development Officer - Community Engagement, Alumni and Fundraising

Development Officer - Community Engagement, Alumni and Fundraising

The Development Officer will work closely with the Head of Community Engagement in a varied role supporting initiatives involving community and family engagement, Chevalier Past Students, events, donor relationships and fundraising campaigns.

Key responsibilities

• Engage with the local community to represent the college and/or gain support
• Liaise with parents and caregivers to increase engagement in college activities
• Implement strategies and success measures to encourage family engagement with the college, including events such as Mother's Day High Tea, Father's Day BBQ, Sportsfest, 'G' Day, and Open Day
• Implement family engagement strategies utilising parent volunteers and committees, as appropriate
• Work with and support the Chevalier Past Students to achieve agreed objectives
• Provide administrative support to the Chevalier Past Students for reunions
• Conduct tours of the college for past students, as required
• Work with the Digital Media and Marketing Officer to maximise effectiveness of the alumni social media page, LinkedIn and other mediums including magazines and newsletters
• Engage with senior students to ensure transition to Chevalier Past Students including mentoring
• Work with the Head of Community Engagement to maintain any current gifts and commitments
• Support the fundraising strategy as directed by the Head of Community Engagement
• Source and assist volunteer fundraising committees as needed
• Ensure correct processing and receipt of donations and liaise with the Finance department to ensure accurate reporting
• Issue End of Financial Year receipts
• Maintain administrative aspects of donor development and care, including communications
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with donors and obtain and record feedback of donor experience

About you

• Demonstrated networking skills and the ability to grow and foster relationships with the wider community
• Experience in event management
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-developed organisational, planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment, deal with multiple and urgent priorities and meet timelines
• Well-developed IT skills and experience in the use of the Microsoft Office suite of programs
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment to achieve shared outcomes and results
• The ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders to establish and maintain strong and productive working relationships
• The ability to develop and sustain strong, appropriate relationships that support and enhance the charism of the College

About us

Chevalier College's rich 80-year history is shaped by the MSC values of kindness, compassion, inclusivity, and hospitality. In its current iteration, Chevalier College is continuing to grow as a future facing community of heart-centred learners, whilst nurturing the individual uniqueness of each student. As a learner-focused contemporary learning community, Chevalier College enables students to be collaborative thinkers who activate purposeful, meaningful and positive change in a rapidly changing world.

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