Position description. Fundraising Writer/Editor. About Redkite. Primary Purpose

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1 Position description Fundraising Writer/Editor About Redkite Redkite is a leading national charity which provides essential support to children, teenagers and young adults (up to 24 years), and their families, through the difficult cancer journey. Redkite s purpose: To provide essential support to children, teenagers and young adults with cancer to ensure the best possible quality of life for them and their family now and into the future Our promise to children, young people and families: You are not alone with cancer. We will listen, respect and respond to you and your family with essential support from hospital to home. Redkite s services: Redkite provides information, counselling, financial assistance and education and career support. We are available from the moment of diagnosis, throughout treatment and beyond. Our services recognise the importance of hope, stability and dignity and we acknowledge the strengths, commitments and values that people bring with them into the cancer experience. We believe the best way to support a child or young person is to support their whole family and that all families across Australia should have equal access to support no matter where they are located. Reports to: Marketing and Fundraising Strategist Location: Sydney Status: 12-month contract, 3 days per week Direct Reports: None Date Effective: July 2015 Primary Purpose The Fundraising Communications Editor plays a key role in ensuring Redkite has the funds required to support children and young people with cancer. The Fundraising Communications Editor helps Redkite s fundraising team produce exceptional to engage and inspire Redkite s most important potential and current corporate, trust and foundation supporters. This varied role is responsible for writing and editing across a range of materials including pitch documents, donor reports, executive, presentations and internal. The Fundraising Communications Editor is responsible for ensuring these materials are of exceptional quality and exemplify the use of Redkite s unique voice. Page 1 of 5

2 Significant Working Relationships Most Frequent Contacts Internal / External Nature or Purpose Fundraising team members Internal Development of materials Marketing team members Internal Briefing in written content for design materials Redkite General Managers and CEO Internal To assist in the drafting and editing of Page 2 of 5

3 Position Key Result Areas Writing and / or editing fundraising / corporate partner and trust and foundation Executive and CEO Redkite team membership Brand building custodianship Working closely with relevant team members, write and / or edit compelling and engaging pitches and presentations for support from corporates, trusts and foundations. Attend workshops on new pitches and supporter engagement to develop a rich understanding of unique partnership opportunities and bring these to life in relevant. Write and / or edit engaging and relevant stewardship reports to Redkite s treasured Premier, Leading and Major supporters. Draft template cover letters as required for mail outs to Premier, Leading and Major donors. Develop pro-forma template information for use across fundraising materials. Draft and / or edit high level and sophisticated to Redkite s treasured supporters, Regional Councils and Alumni with Redkite s CEO and General Managers as required. Develop messaging for events and publications. Work collaboratively, professionally, efficiently and with warmth across teams and at all levels. Assist Communications Officer (Fundraising) with writing and editing during busy times. Assist with other fundraising pieces as required and directed by manager. Exemplify the use of Redkite s unique voice in all. Champion the development of strategic, on brand and effective. Provide fundraising team with ongoing guidance on grammar, compelling writing and Redkite s voice in order to build team writing skills and brand custodianship. Adhere to, and help to build, Redkite s Writing Style Guide. Other duties as directed by the Marketing & Fundraising Strategist and/or the General Manager, Marketing & Fundraising Page 3 of 5

4 Organisational Key Result Areas For all employees of Redkite Values, culture and Consistently displays and demonstrates Redkite s values leadership Promotes a positive and supportive working environment Models optimistic and resilient behaviour Best practice and governance Acts in accordance with Redkite s organisational policies, procedures and relevant legislative requirements Takes responsibility for ongoing learning and development to ensure adherence to relevant professional and legislative requirements Risk management Takes reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others Reports any hazards and incidents observed in the work place or at external venues/functions Proactively ensures a safe operating environment by adhering to all OH&S requirements Adaptability and Shows resilience in adapting to changing circumstance initiative Responds positively and accommodates changes to internal process and policy Suggests ways to create better systems, processes and service delivery Embraces change positively and encourages same in others Uses and/or fosters innovative thinking about ways to achieve individual and organisational goals Data management Ensures proper documentation is kept and filed in a timely and efficient manner Ensures data is captured completely, accurately and is up to date for all relevant systems Team work Works collaboratively with others Consultative and flexible when working with others Supportive of other team members, particularly in busy periods Understanding and willingness to go above and beyond and to represent Redkite as an integral member of the team as required Page 4 of 5

5 Key Competencies and Experience Qualifications and training Qualifications or training in writing, editing, or a related field or over 4 years professional writing and editing experience. Experience and knowledge Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills. Extensive experience and proven success creating compelling content for diverse audiences using different styles. Experience writing Executive-level including letters and speeches. Experience working to internal brand and writing style guides and understanding of their importance. Proven success creating compelling with strictly limited word counts. Demonstrated success working with diverse range of internal stakeholders to produce high quality. Proven track record in managing the creation of materials to deadline including reports, letters, presentations and print collateral. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with shifting and short deadlines. Advanced user of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Desirable Experience writing for a not-for-profit and specifically to donor and partner audiences. Competencies and personal attributes Ability to create materials to drive donor engagement. Ability to master and champion Redkite s unique voice in all. Excellent eye for detail and natural tendency to pick up on the grammatical errors. Ability to work collaboratively. Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to offer ongoing coaching, guidance and mentoring on writing. An understanding of, and passion for, brand integrity. A reputation for approaching projects with positivity Creative problem solving skills. Sensitivity and passion for the Redkite cause. Page 5 of 5