Make an impact for women in Canberra.
Toora Women walks alongside women, trans women, non-binary people and other feminine-identifying people impacted by trauma as a result of domestic & family violence, homelessness, alcohol & other drug use, mental health/parenting challenges, and justice involvement, providing safe, trauma‑informed services for over 40 years.
The role
We’re looking for a Fundraising & Engagement Coordinator to grow our supporter base, deepen donor loyalty, and build high‑value community partnerships. You’ll plan and deliver campaigns and appeals, craft compelling donor communications and impact reports, and coordinate grants research and submissions, working closely with the Engagement and Strategic Initiatives Manager and Program teams to translate outcomes into stories that inspire giving.
You will:
· Lead supporter journeys, recognition and retention activities.
· Deliver multi‑channel campaigns (EDM, social, community fundraising, events).
· Build partnerships with community groups, corporates and philanthropics.
· Support the development of a grants pipeline, research, and support acquittals.
· Track performance and produce transparent, insight‑driven reports.
You bring:
· Experience in fundraising and donor stewardship (ideally in NFP/community services).
· Partnership development skills and confident stakeholder engagement.
· Excellent writing/storytelling and CRM/reporting skills.
· Values aligned with Toora’s gender‑responsive, trauma‑informed practice.
Why Toora
· Purpose‑driven work with real community impact.
· Supportive, values‑led team culture.
· SCHADS Award Level 5.1 + super and salary packaging benefits
Selection Criteria
Essential
· Proven fundraising delivery: Demonstrated experience planning, implementing, and evaluating multi‑channel fundraising campaigns and appeals (e.g., individual giving, community fundraising, events or peer‑to‑peer) with measurable revenue and retention outcomes.
· Donor stewardship & CRM: Strong track record in donor journeys, segmentation, impact reporting, recognition and retention—using a fundraising CRM to manage pipelines, reporting and analytics.
· Compelling communications: Excellent writing and storytelling skills across channels (EDMs, social, website, proposals, impact reports, speeches), tailored to donor segments and stakeholder needs.
· Project & stakeholder management: Strong planning, prioritisation, and coordination skills, able to manage concurrent projects, timelines and internal/external stakeholders.
· Values alignment: Commitment to Toora Women’s purpose and trauma‑informed, gender‑responsive practice; understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and ethical fundraising standards.
Desirable
· Experience researching pipelines, matching opportunities to strategy, coordinating inputs, drafting sections of applications, and supporting acquittals/reporting to funders.
· Ability to identify, secure and steward partnerships (corporate, philanthropic, community) that create mutual value, amplify brand/profile, and unlock in‑kind and financial support.
· Familiarity with the Canberra philanthropy landscape and local community networks.
· Experience in not‑for‑profit brand/marketing or supporter experience design.
· Understanding of data analytics for fundraising (e.g., RFM, LTV, retention metrics, dashboards).
· Experience coordinating events/campaigns with media and digital components.
· Tertiary qualifications in fundraising, communications, marketing, business, or related discipline.
Key Capabilities and Attributes
· Strong communication, relationship‑building, and stakeholder management skills.
· Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and shifting priorities.
· Demonstrated initiative and creativity in developing engagement strategies.
· High attention to detail, particularly in reporting and written materials.
· Commitment to Toora’s purpose, values, and trauma-informed practice principles.
Qualifications and Experience
· Experience in fundraising, donor relations, community engagement, or related fields.
· Experience working within the not for profit, community, or social services sector.
· Understanding of fundraising best practice and ethical standards.
· Experience supporting grant writing or grant administration (Desirable)
· Experience using communication and design software, Adobe Suite, Canva, Wordpress etc…
How to apply
Send your CV and a 2‑3-page response to the Selection Criteria via email to *******@toora.org.au
Applications will be reviewed as received.
Learn more about our services and impact: toora.org.au
* Current Australian Drivers License or accepted International Drivers license
* Satisfactory National/International Police check
* ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card without restrictions must be provided prior to commencement and maintained throughout employment.
Female or female identifying applicants only please as per section s33B(1) of the Discrimination Act 1991.
Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and CALD women are encouraged to apply.