WORLD OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL
POSITION DESCRIPTION – WOI AUSTRALIAN DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
World Outreach International (WOI) is a non-denominational, faith-based mission agency that exists to ‘evangelise and disciple unreached people groups, equipping them to reach and disciple their own and other peoples.’ Being faith-based, WOI depends upon donations and revenue streams to fund its operations, ministries and projects.
ROLE DETAILS
Role Description:
The primary purpose of the ‘Development Officer’ is to manage and execute the strategic plan of the Development Division for Australia.
Accountable to:
Development Director
Key Relationships
Development Director, International Director, Communications Director, Australian Country Office Director & Administration Team
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. PLANNING
Translate the Australian development division strategic plan into action/
communication plans.
Devise Australian based fundraising campaigns
2. NETWORKING
Build the awareness and credibility of WO in every possible relevant forum
including (but not limited to) Christian business forums, pastors and church
leader gatherings, and not for profit events
Continuously seek new networks and potential donors
3. REPRESENTING
• Take every opportunity to represent WO in public fora/events (e.g. mission
fairs, seminars, at churches etc), seeking opportunity to share about WO
4. NURTURING
• Nurture one-on-one relationships with donors through various
communication methods including face-to-face meetings
5. ADMINISTRATING
Maintain and update donor databases
Manage annual budget for the Australian development division
Analyse donor giving trends
6. COORDINATING
• Run an annual fundraising dinner and other events as agreed upon with the
Development Director
7. LEADING
• Lead a team of volunteers to support in the running of events or any
administrative duties that support fundraising efforts
QUALITIES & SKILLS
Relational & personable
Confident public speaker
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Event planning skills
Working as part of a team, but able to work independently/remotely Computer literate
Confidential & discrete
Self-motivated
EXPERIENCE
Event planning
Leadership
Administrative
Public speaking
Fundraising for NFP (preferable)
WOI RESPONSIBILITY
WOI will cover travel budget
EXPECTATIONS
Raise own support after 6 months seed funding. Willing to travel on a regular basis.
SALARY & HOURS
$390 per week for 2 days
Please send your resume and cover letter to michelle.pearse@world-outreach.com
Please send your resume and cover letter to michelle.pearse@world-outreach.com
*Australian citizens and/or residents only