Philanthropy Business Partner

1 day ago

Melbourne, Australia RMIT University Full time

Overview:
- Full-time, Continuing position- Salary HEW 9 ($130,748 - $140,089) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements- Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working

About You

In addition to leading philanthropic partnerships and securing major donors and revenue, the Philanthropy Business Partner will be a key advisor to STEM College leadership to build a College-wide understanding of fundraising and its relationship to the University. The role includes developing strategy, managing donor opportunities and portfolios, and operates within a network of Philanthropy, Alumni and Industry engagement specialists across RMIT to align strategies, activities, and relationship management.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
- Highly motivated and pro-active with a proven track record in fundraising within a major organisation, including cultivation, gift closing and stewardship.- Having experience in medical research or STEM-related fundraising would be advantageous.- Excellent relationship building and negotiation skills with the ability to work effectively with RMIT staff, academics, administrators and students as well as potential donors.- Strong track record and proven ability to engage and develop team capability to achieve stretch objectives.- Strong diagnostic, analytical and problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to develop innovative and creative solutions.

About the Portfolio

The International and Engagement group is led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor International & Engagement and Vice-President, and consists of the following portfolios:
- Global- RMIT Vietnam- RMIT Europe- University Communications- Experience (Global Student Recruitment; Global Marketing and Regional Hubs; Market Intelligence & Propositions; Digital & Experience)- Philanthropy & Public Engagement (Philanthropy, RMIT Culture, CRM & Data Services)

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.


Position Description - Philanthropy Business Partner

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16 Mar 2025 11.59 pm
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