Philanthropy Coordinator

Mater Foundation are looking for a Philanthropy Coordinator who has experience within the fundraising sector to join the team! This permanent, full-time role will be based at our Newstead campus.

As the healthcare needs of Queenslanders grow, so does the role of Mater Foundation. 

Mater Foundation is an iconic Queensland fundraising and philanthropic institution, committed to providing exceptional care through health, education and research. It meets a profoundly satisfying mission to improve the health and wellbeing of our community and to continue the Mater tradition of care and compassion.

Mater Foundation helps to underpin an extensive network of hospitals across Queensland, a world-class research institute and a nationally accredited education provider.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900

What you’ll be doing

The Philanthropy Coordinator will provide support to the Philanthropy team in their management of strategic priorities and campaigns attributed to Major Gifts, Gifts In Wills and Trusts and Foundations.

This position will provide efficient administration support and ensure successful event delivery from concept to execution. This role will apply an organised framework to the day-to-day operations of the Philanthropy portfolio. This role facilitates the vital support required to our Philanthropy Specialists, enabling them to remain focused on achieving goals that require customised strategies to successfully steward high value current and future philanthropic relationships.

About you

You will have at least 3 years relevant work experience in a related area (administration, events).

• High level administration skills to support a variety of tasks associated with the position. This includes maintaining up-to-date financial reconciliations of philanthropic campaigns and supporter commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to develop project plans and manage stakeholders and timelines accordingly.
• Proficiency with the use of CRM which includes maximising the CRM functionality to deliver an enhanced philanthropic relationship to Mater supporters.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake thorough research using a range of tools and resources.
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of relationship development in a fundraising context, including professional interactions with supporters via emails, phone and at events
• High level writing skills are essential in such areas as proposals, letters, emails, invitations and other written materials.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organised and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to meet strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated reliability to complete scheduled tasks and meet deadlines given the high-volume work managed by this position.  Need to be able to respond quickly to requests for materials.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues
• Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

For more information please contact Megan Kair, Director - Philanthropy on 0478 316 ***

Applications close on Sunday 21 April 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.