Philanthropy Officer

3 months ago

Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

We are seeking a dedicated Philanthropy Officer to join our high performing team at Swinburne University and provide administrative support for the fundraising team activities of the University Advancement Office.

As the Philanthropy Officer, you will be responsible for key areas, particularly coordination and oversight of donor funded scholarships, payment requests, receipts, and research about potential funders, including Trusts and Foundations. You will also provide support for donor engagement activities such as events support, stewardship activities and will be required to use the Advancement Office CRM, Raiser's Edge.

This role provides administrative support to the Associate Director and broader Philanthropy team to assist with delivering the strategy and objectives of the Advancement Office.

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Well-developed interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills with high-level presentation skills and the ability to effectively prepare communications for various stakeholders (e.g. senior staff, donors) as requested.
- Demonstrated ability to source, analyse and research from multiple sources, and disseminate information.
- High level organisational and planning skills and the ability to handle various and multiple tasks simultaneously and under pressure with strong attention to detail.
- Previous experience with a CRM and sound working knowledge in the use of standard Microsoft software packages.
- Demonstrated interest, understanding and experience of fundraising and philanthropy in Australia and knowledge of a Higher Education operating environment would be highly desirable.

**Qualifications**
- Completion of a degree; or completion of an associate diploma and some subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

**To Apply**
Please submit your **CV and cover letter **addressing your suitability for this position.

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**Applications Close: Friday, 11 October 2024 at 5pm.**

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**
Swinburne University of Technology is dedicated to creating a varied, welcoming, and open learning and work environment that embraces diversity, promotes inclusion, ensures fair access to opportunities, and actively opposes bullying, discrimination, sexual harm, victimisation, and vilification. We appreciate every individual in our community, regardless of ability/disability, age, cultural and ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and family and relationship status. For further details on our efforts, please explore our Equity & Diversity website.

**Disability and Reasonable Adjustments**

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**

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