Senior Philanthropy and Communications Coordinator

Job Description

Senior Philanthropy and Communications Coordinator Job posted: 15/01/2025 Reference: VG/MV/9803 Occupation: Other Salary Range: $92,331 (pro rata) + 11.5% superannuation Are you a fundraising professional with a passion for storytelling and impactful communications? Museums Victoria is seeking a talented Senior Philanthropy and Communications Coordinator to help us connect with current and prospective supporters and grow awareness for our museums, world-leading research, and community impact. This is your opportunity to join a growing team and combine your skills in fundraising, stakeholder management, creativity, and communications to make a real impact at Australia's largest public museum organisation. ABOUT MUSEUM VICTORIA: Museum Victoria cares for the State scientific and cultural collections, providing visitor access, activities, and events at five distinct venues: Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Scienceworks, IMAX Cinema, and world heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building. The Senior Philanthropy and Communications Coordinator will support the development, implementation, and coordination of a successful and sustainable Philanthropy program at Museums Victoria. You will drive revenue growth from a variety of philanthropic sources, including grants, individual donors, trusts, and foundations, in support of Museums Victoria's financial sustainability and strategic priorities. You will also manage a portfolio of philanthropic supporters, coordinate campaigns and philanthropic communication, and ensure smooth, compliant reporting. Secure and service fundraising revenue from diverse philanthropic sources Develop and submit funding proposals for major projects and exhibitions Coordinate and contribute to Development communications and tools, including but not limited to donation web pages, annual campaigns, and reports Manage donor relationships and ensure outstanding account management Monitor and service grants and funding deliverables in collaboration with project staff Provide high-level reporting, donor profiles, and progress updates to senior leadership Support the identification of new donor prospects and development of strategies for revenue growth About You In addition to your passion for the science and cultural sector, you will bring a proven track record in securing and managing philanthropic support, with strong experience in writing proposals, securing grants, and delivering multi-channel campaigns. Your exceptional written and verbal communication, customer service, and account management skills enable you to engage a broad range of internal and external stakeholders effectively. You have excellent planning and problem-solving skills that support your ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines. OTHER INFORMATION This is an ongoing, full-time position; 0.8 FTE will be considered. HOW TO APPLY? To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria . From our Current Vacancies page, select All Jobs and click on the link for this job's listing.To apply, please click Apply for this Job at the bottom of the job listing page.Please submit the following two documents with your application: A cover letter detailing your skills and experiences relevant to this opportunity Your resume Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered. For more information about this position, please get in touch with Maria Stapleton, Head of Philanthropy , via email at or via phone at +61 478 853 308. Applications close: Sunday 2 February 2025 (11:59PM) . Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, and applicants may be contacted for an interview prior to the closing date. To apply for this role, you will be redirected to the Museum Victoria job application system. #J-18808-Ljbffr