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About the position
Guide Dogs provides high quality training to maximize the independence of people living with low vision or blindness. Our professional services extend beyond the provision of Guide Dogs, and include innovative children’s mobility programs, orientation and mobility training for adults and people living with an acquired brain injury (ABI), and social networking programs to support active community participation. Guide Dogs is also Australia’s most trusted charity and an employer of choice in the disability sector. Our staff enjoy an inclusive and collaborative working environment where talent is recognised and innovation is encouraged.
Guide Dogs Victoria currently has a vacancy for an experienced professional to join our team in the role of Relationship Coordinator – Gifts in Wills, on a permanent, full time basis.
In this role you will be responsible to:
- Manage and develop a portfolio of legacy donors through phone calls, visits and other engagement activities.
- Implement and execute activity schedules including communications, visits, events and telemarketing in accordance with Business Plans and targets
- Provide legacy giving options to donors, and ensure appropriate stewardship of legacy donors.
- Work with other team members to incorporate legacy giving as a key component of the strategic fundraising plan.
- Support and attend events, donor functions and assist in the creation of marketing and communication materials for the program.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in Gifts in Wills, or a fundraising, sales or marketing role with a relationship building or account management focus.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with prospective and current legacy donors with skill, tact, discretion and compassion.
- Experience working in a CRM (preferably Salesforce), and knowledge of the Microsoft Suite.
- Positive attitude and ability to work the occasional evening or weekend is essential.
- A commitment to live the Values and Behaviours of Guide Dogs ;
- A strong client and customer focus and a commitment to person-centered service practices; and
- A strong alignment with the vision of Guide Dogs in delivering independence to people with low vision or blindness.
A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging. Applications (including a Cover letter and Resume) to be emailed to hr@guidedogsvictoria.com.au by Friday 5th February 2021.
