Philanthropy and Partnerships Coordinator
$15,900–$15,900 year
On-siteSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Proactively engage and nurture relationships with current and prospective philanthropic and corporate partners to inspire major and transformational gifts. Deliver meaningful donor stewardship through personalized communications, coordinate engagement activities including events, tours, and meetings with researchers, and plan high-end tailored corporate partner events. Proactively manage agreement renewals, track milestones, and support the creation of grant applications, partnership agreements, and tailored proposals. Maintain up-to-date records in Raiser's Edge, extract donor data for analysis, and utilize best practice AI tools to streamline workflows. Advocate the impact of philanthropy within the team by communicating stories and successes on internal social channels.
Required Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in fundraising, business, marketing, communications or science
- 2–5 years of proven experience in a related role
- A proven self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities, proactively identifies areas for improvement and drives solutions
- Proven experience building, nurturing and managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated, proactive attitude with creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to anticipate team and partner needs
- Practical experience in planning, coordinating and executing high-level events
- Excellent attention to detail across data management, financial reporting and written communications
- Ability to work highly independently with minimal supervision, while collaborating effectively with a cross-functional team
- Proficient in the use of AI tools, Microsoft Office Suite and donor CRM platforms
- A deep understanding of, and genuine commitment to, the values and mission of the not-for-profit and medical research sectors
- Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role
Desired Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in fundraising, business, marketing, communications or science and/or 2–5 years of proven experience in a related role
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