Talk Out Loud

Talk Out Loud (TOL) empowers young people to make positive life choices and become actively involved in their community.

TOL is a non-profit organisation providing harm prevention initiatives, activities and programs targeted primarily at youth, young adults, and their families. At TOL, our mission is to equip young people with the tools necessary to maintain a healthy mental, physical and emotional lifestyle using ongoing non-clinical therapies.

We strive to live our organisational values of Hope, Respect, Inclusion, Choice and Empowerment to help create a happy, safe and productive environment for all.

Our volunteers are a vibrant and energetic team passionate about removing the stigma associated with mental health. We encourage our people to find their voice and connect with other like-minded people within a safe and inclusive environment.

By joining our team, you’ll be involved in meaningful work, working with various colleagues, partners, and communities across Australia.

Role Purpose

The Fundraising Manager leads the organisation’s fundraising activities and events. In addition, they are responsible for the relevant strategy for growing TOL’s income from the public, philanthropic and corporate sectors.

The overarching aim of this role is to increasingly diversify and build on the existing fundraising revenue base to ensure TOL can continue to deliver programs supporting youth mental health issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, support and deliver fundraising events and activities organised directly by TOL (including overseeing volunteers) and encourage external participation in events.
• Generating an increase in revenue from new and existing sources and initiatives;
• Leading the development, implementation and review of fundraising strategies;
• Delivering on the annual fundraising KPIs in line with the organisations' strategic plan; and
• Providing high-level strategic advice to the Management Team (MT), CEO and Board.

Desired Experience

• Proven fundraising & event management experience
• Good financial acumen.
• Experience managing diverse relationships with various external agencies/suppliers.
• A track record as both a strategic thinker and implementer

TOL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or age.