Senior Philanthropy Officer

Job Description

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)Salary package: $91,362 - $105,165 per annum plus 17% superannuationTerms: Full time, Continuing (Multiple roles available) About the role Our Senior Philanthropy Officers collaborate with generous supporters and talented colleagues to secure donations for an exciting range of ANU priority projects. We seek people who are intellectually curious, work fast and write well, have a talent for building relationships and rapport, and are proactive and results focused. Our Senior Philanthropy Officers must be smart, adaptable communicators, equally comfortable engaging donors from all walks of life, briefing senior staff, and partnering with subject matter experts. You will need energy, persistence, and the sense of adventure to get things done in a complex, dynamic organisational environment. We are driven by ambitious KPIs and a clear vision for growth, and we support our team to succeed, celebrate their wins, and help them plan for future career progression. We cherish our friendly, supportive, flexible and resilient team culture. One of these roles will focus on philanthropic organisations (like trusts and foundations), and thus experience of grant writing, grant management and/or program management will be highly regarded. You may be new to fundraising but have worked in business development, sales, strategic communications, arts management, or the non-profit sector. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. Your most important quality will be the commitment and capability to deliver an outstanding level of service to our donors and to ANU. About us ANU is unique among Australian universities. ANU Advancement builds meaningful relationships with alumni, donors and the wider community, driving the philanthropic support so valuable in bringing our university’s vision to life. Our Senior Philanthropy Officers play a supporting role in connecting ANU with people and organisations who share our conviction in the power of research and education to remake our world for the better. We want every donation to have an impact, and we love to connect passionate donors with opportunities to make a difference– whether that’s through tackling climate change, creating Indigenous scholarships, or driving life-changing innovations in medical research. Together, we’re growing a culture of philanthropy, and working towards a better future. For further information please contact either:Carson Walburn, Deputy Director, Philanthropy, T: 0436931037, E: orKerry-Ann Virgo, Deputy Director, Philanthropy, T: 0466552763, E: . The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit Application information In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: A pitch addressing the selection criteria, max. two pages. A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of two referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. Other documents, if required. Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position. Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. #J-18808-Ljbffr