Diversity And Inclusion At Unimelb
FoundationRelationsCoordinator
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“Foundation Relations Coordinator at Diversity And Inclusion At Unimelb. Skills: grant applications, trusts and foundations fundraising, project management, stakeholder engagement. coordinate strategic grant programs. shape philanthropic opportunities”
What You'll Achieve.
enable transformative education and research; develop specialist expertise in trusts and foundations fundraising; coordinate strategic grant programs; shape philanthropic opportunities; help secure vital funding for University-wide impact; maximise funding opportunities; provide clear reporting across Advancement forums and stakeholders; finalise agreements and stewardship; support strategic approaches for a portfolio of prospects
Industry & Context.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, or bring equivalent relevant experience and training, project management capability, including coordinating complex processes and balancing competing priorities, experience crafting compelling grant applications, proposals or related fundraising materials for diverse audiences, Communicate clearly, translating complex ideas into persuasive cases for philanthropic support, Build and sustain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including funders with varied priorities, Use MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and CRM databases confidently to manage information, analysis and reporting, current valid work rights for Australia, Working with Children Check
What You'll Do.
coordinate strategic grant programs
shape philanthropic opportunities
help secure vital funding for University-wide impact
Lead and coordinate end-to-end grant applications to trusts and foundations for opportunities up to $100
pipeline development and a comprehensive grants and acquittals calendar to maximise funding opportunities
Maintain accurate CRM records
track portfolio performance
and provide clear reporting across Advancement forums and stakeholders
Coordinate internal processes for successful grants
collaborating with Research
Finance and Legal to finalise agreements and stewardship
Engage internal stakeholders
share upcoming grant opportunities
and support strategic approaches for a portfolio of prospects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
collaborative, growth-focused Advancement team; collaborating with Research, Finance and Legal to finalise agreements and stewardship; Engage internal stakeholders; works collaboratively with faculties and other central administration areas
Communication Scope
Communicate clearly, translating complex ideas into persuasive cases for philanthropic support
Process & Methodology
project management capability, coordinating complex processes, balancing competing priorities, Manage research, pipeline development and a comprehensive grants and acquittals calendar, Coordinate internal processes for successful grants
Full Job Description
**Role type:** Full Time, Continuing **Department****: Advancement, Comms and Marketing** **Salary:** $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super * Directly enable transformative education and research / develop specialist expertise in trusts and foundations fundraising / collaborative, growth-focused Advancement team * Apply now to coordinate strategic grant programs, shape philanthropic opportunities, and help secure vital funding for University-wide impact. * Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. _In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment. _ **The University of Melbourne** We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. [Discover more via our website.](https://about.unimelb.edu.au/) **Your next career opportunity** In this role, you will lead and coordinate strategic grant applications to philanthropic trusts and foundations, supporting University-wide and faculty priorities. You will sharpen your project management and grant-writing skills while building strong internal and external relationships in a collaborative Advancement environment. **What you will deliver:** * Lead and coordinate end-to-end grant applications to trusts and foundations for opportunities up to $100,000 and beyond. * Manage research, pipeline development and a comprehensive grants and acquittals calendar to maximise funding opportuniti
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