Campaign and Events Manager

About the Opportunity

The Campaign and Events Manager works within the larger Philanthropy, Partnerships & Brand portfolio, led by the General Manager. This cross functional role is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of campaigns and initiatives that will support the fundraising and marketing strategy. This will include overseeing projects that will maximise fundraising channels and opportunities and increase awareness of MCM’s brand and key messages

About you

We are looking for someone who can:

• Independently lead the end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of major fundraising and brand engagement events—such as Sleep at the ‘G—to drive awareness of MCM’s mission and deliver impactful revenue outcomes.
• Take ownership of the development and implementation of a 12-month, rolling campaign calendar in collaboration with the PP&B Leadership Team, proactively aligning campaign timing with organizational priorities and external opportunities.
• Build and work closely with internal stakeholders, external partners, suppliers, contractors, consultants, and major supporters, ensuring all contractual, sponsorship, and in-kind support obligations are met and maximized.
• Drive the creation and integration of marketing strategies across key fundraising initiatives with the main focus on MCM’s flagship event Sleep at the ‘G. Working in close collaboration with the Fundraising and Digital Communications & Marketing teams to ensure cohesive, audience-focused campaign execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve and maximise all aspects of the campaign and event’s strategy and implementation for future reference.

Benefits of working with MCM include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Attractive Salary Packaging benefits
• Supportive learning and development environment
• Culture of continuous improvement

Essential:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or a minimum of five years’ experience in a events, campaigning or fundraising role.
• Well-developed written and oral communication skills including high levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to research, analyse and prioritise opportunities that align to MCM business priorities and best Return On Investment.
• Experience in developing and writing event campaigning communications including submissions, proposals, employee newsletter, reports, etc
• Demonstrated project management skills, including organisation and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, including the ability to work under pressure to tight event and campaign deadlines
• Experience using a donor management system, preferably Raiser’s Edge
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• “Can do” attitude and passion to deliver exceptional results.
• Knowledge of fundraising best practice and legislation, including commitment to continual improvement
• Highly developed stakeholder relationship management and interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively engage with people from diverse backgrounds from CEO through to frontline workers and their clients.
• Understanding of evidence and data informed planning, fundraising and marketing
• Effective budget management skills
• Effective organisation and time management skills including the ability to work autonomously under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• The willingness and ability to work flexible hours when required.
• Positive can-do service orientated demeanour.
• An understanding of the requirements for ensuring child safety.

Screening Criteria:

• National Police check
• Working with Children check and NDIS Worker Screening check or ability to obtain
• Valid Victorian Drivers licence
• Right to Work in Australia

Applications for this role will close on 25th August 2025 and may close before the deadline, so please apply early. Please include your current resume and cover letter.
Please review the position description to understand more about the role and responsibilities. For assistance with your application please email: recruitment@mcm.org.au with your queries.

About MCM

MCM is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to safety. MCM embraces differences because we know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain talented people. 
We are a leading not-for profit-for-purpose organisation that offer a broad range of services in Disability, Homelessness, Palliative Care and Education.

Our commitment to Safety

MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero-tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.

Our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity of Access

At MCM we embrace our differences because we know that diversity helps us to innovate and make the biggest impact possible. Our DEI Strategy supports and drives an inclusive workplace culture. We embrace the learning opportunities that come with authentic commitment to equity of access for all. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.