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Job Title


Events Manager


Company : Cerebral Palsy Alliance


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-07-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsDirect message the job poster from Cerebral Palsy AllianceSenior Talent Acquisition Consultant @ Cerebral Palsy AllianceJoin us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.About the roleThis hands-on, fast paced role is responsible for managing the development and delivery of high net worth, quality fundraising events that align with the organisation''s strategic direction and support the achievement of CPA''s fundraising targets. It is an integral part of the high performing Fundraising team with a track record of success.This is a 12-month fixed term contract role based on the Northern Beaches with flexible WFH opportunities.Responsibilities of the role (not limited to):Building strong working relationship with event committees and key stakeholders including guest managementDeveloping and implementing fundraising and engagement strategies to achieve revenue targetsEnsuring a quality supporter experience, increased participation contribution to grow revenueCreating operational plans to ensure effective delivery and execution of fundraising events within agreed budgets and resource constraintsDevelopment and delivery of event communications content and digital marketingCreating sponsorship proposals; collaborating with the corporate engagement team to secure event sponsorship and ticket sales, managing ongoing relationships with sponsors to build long-term sustainable relationshipsGenerating and managing data to maintain integrity; and report on insights / trends in performance with a commitment to continuous improvementManaging online fundraising platform to ensure maximum efficiency and needs are metAbout you:Demonstrated experience as an Event Manager in a fast-paced environment with event planning, delivery and management experienceSound experience in event-based, peer-to-peer and/or community fundraisingDigital fundraising experience with demonstrated commitment to excellent donor stewardshipExceptional stakeholder management with a high level of verbal communication skills, well-developed influencing and negotiation skillsExperience with customer relations management databases and systemsPipeline and budget management experience with proven results in meeting and exceeding revenue targetsAbility to be self-motivated, responsive and flexible in an environment with time pressures and multiple prioritiesThe ability to analyse problems and deliver solutionsOutstanding time management and personal organisational skillsA results driven and "can-do" approachJoin us and make a positive difference to the lives of people with disabilities, and to grow your career as part of our alliance of great minds. Our shared values are Passionate, Respectful, Ethical, Curious and Courageous.About the roleThis hands-on, fast paced role is responsible for managing the development and delivery of high net worth, quality fundraising events that align with the organisation''s strategic direction and support the achievement of CPA''s fundraising targets. It is an integral part of the high performing Fundraising team with a track record of success.This is a 12-month fixed term contract role based on the Northern Beaches with flexible WFH opportunities.Responsibilities of the role (not limited to):Building strong working relationship with event committees and key stakeholders including guest managementDeveloping and implementing fundraising and engagement strategies to achieve revenue targetsEnsuring a quality supporter experience, increased participation contribution to grow revenueCreating operational plans to ensure effective delivery and execution of fundraising events within agreed budgets and resource constraintsDevelopment and delivery of event communications content and digital marketingCreating sponsorship proposals; collaborating with the corporate engagement team to secure event sponsorship and ticket sales, managing ongoing relationships with sponsors to build long-term sustainable relationshipsGenerating and managing data to maintain integrity; and report on insights / trends in performance with a commitment to continuous improvementManaging online fundraising platform to ensure maximum efficiency and needs are metAbout you:Demonstrated experience as an Event Manager in a fast-paced environment with event planning, delivery and management experienceSound experience in event-based, peer-to-peer and/or community fundraisingDigital fundraising experience with demonstrated commitment to excellent donor stewardshipExceptional stakeholder management with a high level of verbal communication skills, well-developed influencing and negotiation skillsExperience with customer relations management databases and systemsPipeline and budget management experience with proven results in meeting and exceeding revenue targetsAbility to be self-motivated, responsive and flexible in an environment with time pressures and multiple prioritiesThe ability to analyse problems and deliver solutionsOutstanding time management and personal organisational skillsA results driven and "can-do" approachPeople management desirableWorking for CPA offers you exceptional remuneration & benefits (conditions apply):Access to a tax-free meal, entertainment & venue benefit card valued at $2,650 per yearFlexible ways of working - compressed hours, working from home options, flexibility surrounding hours3 additional leave days each year (conditions apply)$100 per year well-being allowance that you can use to enhance your wellbeing (eg: purchase sports equipment, have a massage, take a meditation class, the choice is yours)Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness PassportEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Employee Referral Bonus Program, where you can be generously rewarded for referring a friend that joins CPA.Access to professional development opportunitiesImportant information:At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. We have assessed this role type as requiring a low level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here.Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. As such we encourage all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. 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