Fundraising and Marketing Manager
Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation
Cairns, QLD
The Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation is seeking an experienced Fundraising and Marketing Manager to lead our fundraising, marketing, digital and events portfolio and grow sustainable community support for better health care in Far North Queensland.
After 21 years of dedicated service, our long-standing Fundraising and Marketing Manager, Glenys, is preparing to hand over the reins. We are advertising now and will commence recruitment in the new year, giving prospective applicants time to consider this significant leadership opportunity.
About the role
Reporting to the CEO, you will lead a committed team and deliver integrated fundraising and marketing activity that strengthens our brand, deepens supporter engagement, and grows revenue across key streams.
You will drive strong governance and compliance across all fundraising operations, maintain disciplined budgeting and forecasting, and provide high-quality reporting and insights to the CEO and Board. You will also build trusted relationships with donors, partners, volunteers and health service stakeholders, ensuring supporter experience and community outcomes remain front and centre.
What you will do
· Lead the Foundation's fundraising, marketing, digital and events functions with clear priorities and integrated planning.
· Grow income across major gifts, corporate partnerships, campaigns/appeals, community fundraising, bequests, and workplace/payroll giving.
· Build and manage a structured major giving pipeline (prospecting, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship).
· Strengthen donor stewardship and retention through excellent supporter care, segmentation and journey design.
· Oversee brand and communications, including digital fundraising and campaign optimisation.
· Provide leadership oversight of grants strategy, including submissions and acquittals (in collaboration with key roles).
· Lead CRM optimisation and data governance, ensuring accurate coding, reporting, forecasting and KPI tracking.
· Manage budgets, monitor performance, and provide timely reporting on income, expenditure, trends and impact.
· Identify and manage operational, reputational, data and event-related risks; ensure compliance with fundraising and privacy obligations.
· Partner with our social enterprise and commercial operations teams to align promotions and strengthen storytelling about how enterprise revenue and philanthropy together deliver impact.
About you
You are a confident, values-led leader with demonstrated experience delivering fundraising growth and stakeholder engagement in a not-for-profit or similarly complex environment.
You will bring:
· Proven experience leading fundraising programs (major gifts and/or partnerships strongly regarded).
· Strong CRM and data-led fundraising capability (segmentation, pipeline management, reporting discipline).
· Experience working with CRM systems for effective donor management and data analysis.
· Solid budgeting, forecasting and performance management skills.
· A track record of building high-performing teams and creating a culture of stewardship and accountability.
· Sound understanding of fundraising governance, compliance and risk management.
· Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across donors, volunteers and partners.
· Experience in health, charity or complex stakeholder environments is advantageous.
Why join us
The Foundation has contributed more than $29 million to enhance health care across Far North Queensland. Our social enterprises cover our operating costs, so every donation goes directly to improving care for patients, families and health workers in our region. You will join a highly committed team and play a visible leadership role in delivering meaningful community outcomes.
How to apply
Please submit:
1. your CV, and
2. a cover letter outlining how your experience aligns with the role requirements (fundraising growth, CRM/data capability, leadership and governance).
For a confidential discussion, please contact Gina Hogan, CEO.