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Donor Relations Manager - Doherty Institute

University of Melbourne
  • Join Australia's #1 University in this part-time (0.5 FTE), continuing role with flexible working arrangements 
  • UOM 8 – $110,709 – $119,829 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super and generous employee benefits 
  • A unique and rewarding opportunity to use your fundraising expertise and stakeholder engagement experience for an organisation with a true global impact - The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) 

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wuurang people. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About Advancement and The Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity

The Advancement Office aims to facilitate the establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors. It is responsible for the management of programs relating to alumni and benefactors and provides services to and works collaboratively with faculties and other central administration areas. 

Finding solutions to prevent, treat and cure infectious diseases and understanding the complexities of microbes and the immune system requires innovative approaches and concentrated effort. This is why the University of Melbourne – a world leader in education, teaching and research excellence – and The Royal Melbourne Hospital – an internationally renowned institution providing outstanding care, research and learning – have partnered to create the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute); a centre of excellence where leading scientists and clinicians collaborate to improve human health globally

www.doherty.edu.au 

About the Role

As the Donor Relations Manager (Doherty Institute), you will be responsible for working strategically to develop and deliver programs and activities that focus on donor engagement and recognition to continue strengthening relationships between the Institute, its Joint Venture Partners, and its donors. The scope of the donor relations function includes principal and major donor stewardship, donor acknowledgement and impact reporting communications, and engagement programs and events.  

Reporting to the Associate Director, Donor Relations, and embedded within the Peter Doherty Institute of Infection and Immunity, you will work collaboratively with senior staff across Advancement and the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences to develop and deliver comprehensive stewardship plans that nurture meaningful forms of engagement for apex and principal gift donors. 

Some of your responsibilities will include:  

  • Management and delivery of bespoke donor relations to a small portfolio of principal and major gift level donors giving generously to the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute), providing relevant, meaningful and engaging donor experiences, including bespoke gift acknowledgment, communications, engagement, impact reporting and evaluation 
  • Development and implementation of innovative, strategic and comprehensive stewardship plans for apex and principal and major gift donors to a named centre within the Doherty Institute, in collaboration with senior development colleagues, academic and university leaders and relevant stakeholders 
  • Working with senior development colleagues to develop and implement meaningful donor experiences and communications for apex and principal gift donors, to connect them with the impact of their giving and deepen their connection to the Institute, the named centre within the Peter Doherty Institute and the University. Ensure a seamless transition from gift acquisition to gift establishment and donor stewardship with fundraising staff, the Gift Operations team and appropriate university staff 

About You

You will have outstanding written communication and interpersonal skills, appropriate to dealing with stakeholders and supporters including principal gift level donors, senior volunteers, and senior colleagues. Your ability to maintain stakeholder relationships, both internal and external, and deliver exceptional client service will set you up for success in this role. Experience in a university/tertiary, medical research institute or hospital environment will be highly regarded. 

Ideally, you will further have: 

  • A tertiary level qualification in a relevant discipline and/or equivalent mix of education and relevant fundraising or donor relations experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training as per the current Enterprise Agreement classifications 
  • Demonstrable record of operating successfully in a large, complex organisation and managing complex relationships across a culturally diverse base of customers, to effect positive outcomes and advance organisational objectives 
  • An understanding of best practice stewardship and the role of stewardship and donor relations strategy in a campaign environment 
  • Desirable: An understanding of medical, scientific and health terms and concepts, and the skills to translate such information into a variety of formats for different audiences 

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check. 

About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us

In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

  • Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
  • Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
  • Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
  • Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
  • Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits.

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the two selection criteria below: 

  1. Outstanding written communication and interpersonal skills, appropriate to dealing with stakeholders and supporters including principal gift level donors, senior volunteers, and senior colleagues.

  2. Demonstrable record of operating successfully in a large, complex organisation and managing complex relationships across a culturally diverse base of customers, to effect positive outcomes and advance organisational objectives. 

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Donor Relations Manager - Doherty Institute enquiry via EthicalJobs.

The University of Melbourne is required to comply with applicable health guidance and directions issued from the Victorian Health Minister. All University of Melbourne employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless an exemption order applies. Applicants must meet this requirement when submitting an application.

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