I think there could also be a fleet of planes waiting to take them on the rest of their fun filled journey... all first class I am sure.
And where does that money come from to fly these bludgers around the place? It gets snipped from the Children's Hospital budget. Fancy pinching money from our kids to spend on these bludgers.
Head of Fundraising - The Children's Hospital Westmead
Employer: NGO Recruitment & Consulting
Work Type/s: Full Time
Classification/s: Communications & Marketing, Fundraising, Health Care & Promotion, Management
Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)
Location: Sydney
Job posted on: 31 May, 2012.
Applications close: 14 July, 2012.
The Children's Hospital at Westmead is the highly respected, largest paediatric centre in NSW, providing excellent care for children from NSW, Australia and across the Pacific Rim. Excellence in clinical care and a strong commitment to research, teaching and child advocacy all combine with entertainment, educational programs, art and tranquil gardens to provide a total healing environment for sick children and their families.
Lead the strategic growth of fundraising by harnessing the support of a broad spectrum of supporters including mums and dads, philanthropists, corporates and community groups via the full spectrum of donor programs, major gifts, grants, bequests, events and partnerships. With 5 direct reports and 24 in the team including fundraisers and support staff, you will provide the leadership required to achieve annual targets.
You’re currently a senior fundraiser leading a multi-disciplinary team, raising significant philanthropic and corporate support. You have experience managing CRM databases, direct marketing and relationship driven fundraising programs with the associated analytical, mentoring, budgetary and staff management experience.
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