• Deliver multi-channel fundraising programs
  
• 0.6 part-time, 1-year fixed term position at our Hawthorn campus (currently working from home)
  
• HEW 7 $88,913- $95,879 (pro rata) + 17% superannuation

Do you have what it takes to grow a supporter community? Can you use data to inform business plans?

About the Job

Reporting directly to the Manager, Alumni Engagement, the Appeals Coordinator will be responsible for the University’s Alumni Giving Program and staff Workplace Giving Program. You will support the planning and delivery of multi-channel fundraising programs, using database and digital techniques.

In this highly collaborative role, the Appeals Coordinator will strengthen relationships with current, lapsed and potential donors from the alumni and staff communities to ensure increased support for the University’s philanthropic programs.

Your role will play a significant role in the development of appropriate online and social media communications as well as recognition opportunities.

About Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.

Draw on international best practice to develop and implement a partnering framework to scope, develop, manage, monitor and review University-wide partnerships with our Engagement team. Working collaboratively across the University, our Engagement team draws together and coordinates expertise to generate, design and implement a wide range of strategic engagement projects. We have a blended mix of industry, community and alumni expertise.

About you

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Demonstrable extensive experience in direct marketing for philanthropic solicitation, including a sound knowledge of appropriate concepts, methods and practices
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, including planning, scheduling and reporting to deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including detailed creative writing and editing, with strong attention to detail
• Experience in analysing and reporting on solicitation data

A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits

• Onsite health services
• Private health insurance discounts
• Weekly yoga and Pilates classes
• Discounted annual Myki cards are available to Swinburne staff

To find out more about the extensive range of benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit Employee Benefits.

How to apply and further information

Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link, and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description. For further information about this position, contact Louise McCarthy, Director Alumni & Operations via email at [email protected].

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on [email protected].

Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact Jessie Macintyre, Director (Employee Experience) at [email protected]. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact [email protected].

Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as our Charter of Cultural Diversity, Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan, Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.