• Join a high-performing fundraising team to drive growth in philanthropic and bequest revenue
• Part Time (0.8 FTE), Two-year fixed-term contract
• Melbourne (Hybrid)
• Engaging women’s health cause

Who we are

The Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation (OCRF) is Australia’s leading independent funder of ovarian cancer research, dedicated to transforming outcomes for the most lethal women’s cancer.

Our vision is a future where those impacted by ovarian cancer can live healthy vital lives. To achieve this, we are catalysing change and accelerating progress by increasing awareness, advocating for greater investment and equity, collaborating nationally and internationally, and strategically funding high impact medical research. 

The role

Reporting to the Executive Director, Fundraising and Partnerships, this newly-created position expands the philanthropic partnerships that support the OCRF to raise significant funds, awareness and advocacy for ovarian cancer research.

Bringing excellent relationship management skills and experience in donor stewardship, the role requires a strong understanding of motivators and needs for major donors and bequestors; analytical capabilities to assess and develop a sustainable pipeline of prospective donors; highly effective interpersonal and communication skills; sensitivity and insight; and positive and engaging presentation skills (formal and informal).

The role also offers the opportunity to align personal values to effect lasting impact for women’s health and ovarian cancer within a well-respected national organisation with local and international research projects in train.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, communications, commerce/business development, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• Five or more years’ experience in a philanthropic fundraising, donor acquisition, relationship management, or similar role
• Demonstrated success in donor stewardship, grant-seeking and moves management
• An understanding of Gifts in Wills programs and the sensitivity required when communicating with legacy supporters, families and professional advisers
• Highly effective interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

Additional information and detail can be found in the linked position description.

What we offer

• A positive team culture that values collaboration, inclusion and diversity
• Support for wellbeing via a top-tier employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities and travel
• Salary packaging options
• Active OCRF social club
• Child and pet-friendly workplace

next steps

To submit your application, please click ‘Apply now’ by 5pm on the closing date.

Please email any inquiries to Georgie Herbert, Executive Director, Fundraising and Partnerships at [email protected] using the subject line: Philanthropy and Bequests Advisor enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.