Development and Planned Giving Coordinator

**When it comes to cancer care, choose hope.**

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centered cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centers in Australia, characterised by a concentration of world-leading cancer expertise and services in one facility, as well as leadership in clinical care, research, world-leading Biomedical Innovation Hub, and education. The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse model of care is multidisciplinary, patient-centered, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patient.

**The Role**

The Development and Planned Giving Coordinator will support the Development Executive with the delivery of the Gifts in Wills and Mid Value Donor Program, assisting in the implementation of the mid-value donor and planned giving strategies to grow revenue and improve retention.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date information of donors and relationships in the CRM systems.
- Work collaboratively across the Development Team
- Co-ordinate and manage administrative activities to ensure the efficient running of the program.
- Nurture existing relationships and support the Development Executive to deliver a multi-faceted stewardship program for Mid Value and Bequest donors.
- Represent Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and work collaboratively with the Development team to support broader Development activities as required. Some weekend or after hours work maybe required on an ad-hoc basis to support with events.

**Essential**
- High emotional intelligence with excellent judgment and sensitivity to interpersonal and organisational dynamics
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and the ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds in a non-judgmental manner and be able to respect different values and cultures.
- Motivated, solution-focused individual with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and achieve results with diverse constituencies with potentially competing interests, opinions, and expectations.
- Demonstrated outstanding client service skills and experience with the ability to communicate clearly, succinctly, and respectfully in person and on the phone.
- Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills to assist with proposals and stewardship reports as required.
- Highly organised, multitasker who is energised by supporting a successful, high functioning team.
- Excellent listening and analysis skills, with both attention to detail and the ability to think holistically in order to solve problems.
- Kind, empathetic and compassionate by nature
- A commitment to developing skills and experience in fundraising / development.
- High level computer literacy in Microsoft Office
- Experience working in an office environment.

**Desirable**
- 1 to 3 years’ fundraising, communications, customer service or other related experience

**All expressions of interest are welcome**

At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O'Brien Lifehouse values to apply.