About the Company
Running for Premature Babies is a national charity giving sick and premature babies a better chance of survival. Founded by Sophie Smith OAM in 2006, the charity has since funded life-saving neonatal equipment for hospitals across Australia, helping thousands of vulnerable babies.
Fundraising is powered by running – through mass participation events nationwide and our annual Premmie Marathon Challenge. With strong momentum and growth ahead, we’re looking for a General Manager to help us achieve even greater impact.
About the Role
Reporting to the CEO, the General Manager will take ownership of day-to-day operations and lead the delivery of our fundraising campaigns. This hands-on role balances strategy and execution, ensuring the team and campaigns run smoothly and sustainably.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and scaling fundraising campaigns, including:
- Fundraiser acquisition and promotion
- Participant communications and automation
- Event promotion at expos
- Merchandise sourcing and distribution
- Technical oversight of CRM and fundraising platform
- Driving revenue growth, including:
- Growing Premmie Marathon Challenge donations by 25% from 2025 to 2026
- Increasing the number of supporters fundraising for the charity by 15% year-on-year
- Developing a full understanding of our tech stack and optimising it for supporter experience and campaign performance
- Representing the charity at key events, expos, and in the media
About You
You are an experienced nonprofit or social impact leader with a proven record in fundraising and campaign delivery. You’re both strategic and hands-on, equally comfortable leading people and rolling up your sleeves to get things done.
You’ll bring:
- Senior leadership and team management experience
- Strong fundraising and supporter engagement expertise
- Proficiency in CRM systems, fundraising platforms, and digital marketing
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong financial and operational acumen
Above all, you’re purpose-driven and motivated by the chance to make a tangible difference for premature babies and their families.
The Benefits
- Lead meaningful work that directly improves survival outcomes for premature babies
- Shape and grow major national fundraising campaigns
- Be part of a passionate, supportive team in a values-driven culture
- Hybrid work model: mix of Sydney Eastern Suburbs office and work-from-home flexibility
- Competitive salary and the rewards of purpose-driven work
Please apply with current resume in Microsoft Word format only (.doc or .docx). If you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Stephen Veness on +61 0488336857, quoting reference JN -092025-41288. Want to know more about Davidson? Visit us at www.davidsonwp.com
