Advancement Coordinator

About Us:

Brisbane Boys' College is an established GPS day and boarding school founded in 1902, dedicated to developing boys into worthy leaders and good citizens. Located just four kilometres from Brisbane's centre in Toowong, we educate students from Prep to Year 12.

As BBC looks beyond its first 120 years, we are committed to building on and strengthening our culture of giving.

Join us as we help shape futures at BBC.

About the Role:

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join the Advancement team in the role of Advancement Coordinator. This is a chance to grow your career and make a meaningful, tangible impact.

The Advancement Coordinator plays a pivotal role in advancing the College's mission by growing philanthropic support and helping to create the systemic changes that build more opportunities for the students – the BBC gentlemen of honour.

You will support the BBC Foundation and the wider College community.

About You:

• Communicator: You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can nurture, manage and enhance existing and new supporter relationships
• Collaborative: You work well across different departments and teams
• Organised: You have experience managing multiple tasks and projects effectively, working to various deadlines
• Detail-Oriented: You have an eye for detail with excellent accuracy and personal initiative
• Experience: You have worked in fundraising, advancement, or business development, preferably within education or nonprofit sectors.
• Passion: You want to make meaningful impact and are passionate about the fundraising sector.

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for a dedicated individual to enhance donor relationships through exceptional customer service, by supporting the Advancement Manager with tasks including but not limited to:

• Gift Processing, Receipting and Acknowledgement
• Independent Prospect Research and Database Administration
• Support Community-Giving programs (including Giving Days)
• Data Analysis and Report preparation using systems inc. TASS, Funnel, and Graduway
• Support and implementation of the Donor Stewardship program including maintaining the Stewardship Register, researching and building donor profiles, and coordinating correspondence.
• Manage the end-to-end Fundraising Process from identification and cultivation through to solicitation and stewardship.
• Match Donor Interests to BBC's priorities and help develop high-quality, persuasive proposals and cases for support
• Planning, Management and Implementation of all advancement-related Events

Essential Skills

• A strong work ethic and a desire to succeed
• The ability to maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality
• The ability to learn new database systems and processes (with training)
• Excellent time management and administrative skills
• Professional attitude, strong team focus and ability to communicate effectively at all levels and build relationships with people of all backgrounds
• Well-presented, with a professional, positive, warm, and welcoming disposition
• Flexible, with an ability to adapt effectively to a challenging and changing environment
• Strong commitment to deliver exceptional service and strive for positive results

Qualifications and Experience

• Knowledge and understanding of philanthropic giving principles
• Hands-on experience working within CRM platforms/systems, maintaining donor databases
• Relevant academic qualification
• Experience in planning, management and implementation of development- related events
• Excellent database management experience and understanding. Hands on experience working within CRM platforms/systems, maintaining donor databases
• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy including a sound understanding of Microsoft Office suite
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to the vision and values of BBC
• Familiarity with or experience in architecture / interior design / urban planning is desirable
• Solid understanding of brand beyond application of visual identity guidelines is desirable

Mandatory requirements

• Adhere to the PMSA Code of Conduct.
• Comply with College policies, procedures and training requirements, including those related to occupational health and safety, risk management, child protection, and confidentiality.
• Positively support the College's traditions and Christian ethos.
• Hold a current blue card for working with children

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through the SEEK link.

Brisbane Boys' College is committed to child safeguarding and promoting a safe environment for all students.

Applications close 5pm Monday 1st September 2025.