Donor Relations Manager

An excellent opportunity is available for aDonor Relations Managerto join the Fundraising and Philanthropy department at Australia's pre-eminent biomedical research institute.

About the Position
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) is one of Australia's leading biomedical research organisations, with a strong national and international reputation for performing highly influential basic and translational medical research.

With more than 1,100 staff and students, the Institute is addressing some of the major health challenges of our time, with a focus on cancer, infection, inflammation, immune disorders, childhood development and ageing. At the forefront of research innovation, WEHI has a strong commitment to excellence and investment in research computing, advanced technologies, AI, machine learning and developing new medicines and diagnostics.

As a senior member of the Fundraising and Philanthropy team, the Donor Relations Manager will provide strategic oversight of the Institute's Donor Relations and donor stewardship program, to ensure purpose-driven engagement that can be delivered at-scale and also be highly personalised and bespoke, and leads to improved donor retention and development.

Selection Criteria
You will bring excellent written and verbal communication skills to enable the delivery of compelling, donor-centric communications, as well as events management experience to aid the delivery of a suite of donor centric events and engagement opportunities. Working closely with colleagues in major gifts, philanthropic grants, philanthropy services and annual giving, you will bring a highly collaborative and process-driven approach that identifies opportunities for efficiencies and implements these, in turn freeing up resources for a more tailored donor experience where appropriate. Previous experience working within a fundraising department or advancement office is essential.

Terms of Appointment
This position is an ongoing role in a full time capacity. Professional Services Employee Level 8 ($110,249-119,330). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.

General enquiries can be directed to Deborah Carr ******@wehi.edu.au.
A position description is available here.

How to Apply
Please apply by uploading your CV, cover letter and a document addressing the key selection criteria in pdf format.

Application Closing Date: Friday 16 February 2024

WEHI - Brighter together

WEHI is where the world's brightest minds collaborate and innovate to make discoveries that will help us to live healthier for longer. Our medical researchers have been serving the community for more than 100 years. We bring together people with different skills and experience who are committed to long-term discovery. Our teams of researchers are committed to solving the most complex health problems, making transformative discoveries for cancer, infectious and immune diseases, developmental disorders and healthy ageing.

WEHI is a place where people are able to shine. People who are inquisitive, who are committed, who are passionate. People who want to make a difference. And we are committed to ensuring they have the tools to flourish, personally and professionally. We are a community of researchers, students and professional service staff who work towards achieving discoveries that improve human health. We are driven by collaboration, curiosity and creativity. We are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of people in Australia and around the world. We are WEHI. We are brighter together.

WEHI's commitment to diversity and inclusion

At WEHI we strive to foster a flexible working environment that encourages individual differences and promotes collaboration and creativity. We recognise that talent does not sit within a single identifiable group in our society and that WEHI's ability to shape contemporary scientific thinking and deliver leading professional services relies on a diversity of thought within our organisation. Our action to promote gender equality has been recognised with an Athena SWAN Bronze Award from Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) and we offer a range of support for women researchers.

Our commitment to celebrating diversity and addressing inequities is further demonstrated through our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, Gender Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and our WE-Pride network for LGBTQIA+ staff and students. We actively encourage applications from, people with a disability, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people and people with diverse genders and sexualities. Should you require support during the recruitment process due to special needs or consideration, please contact the People and Culture team.

WEHI's commitment to Indigenous employment

WEHI is working to create a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will be engaged at the scientific frontier, making exciting discoveries and decisions about the future of health in this country, and part of a leading professional services workforce supporting the realisation of these discoveries. We are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace and offering career development and leadership opportunities to First Nations staff and students. We strongly encourage any Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.