Senior Donor Relations Officer

ANU Advancement provides leadership and support across the University in developing meaningful and sustainable relationships with ANU alumni, donors and the broader community, securing long-term philanthropic investment and ensuring the strong management of existing philanthropic funds and accountability to the university's donors. This is achieved through directing activity exclusively towards supporting, amplifying, and propelling the University's vision, mission, and strategic objectives, in service to its ever-changing priorities and areas of greatest need. ANU Advancement's mission is to build meaningful and enduring connections with our community and pair the passions of generous people with the outstanding work of our university.
The Donor Relations team within the ANU Advancement Portfolio implements strategic engagement programs with supporters to increase affinity and embed a culture of philanthropy (in its various forms) amongst donors, alumni, staff, students, and friends. Within this context, the Donor Relations team delivers donor stewardship and engagement programs, in support of achieving the objectives outlined in the University's overall advancement strategy. This includes the planning and provision of communications, events, personalised engagement plans, and programs that strengthen the relationships between the University and the donor community.
About the role:
The Senior Donor Relations Officer is part of a specialised Donor Relations team, collaborating effectively with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders, including Philanthropy staff engaged in fundraising and stewardship activities, donors and benefactors, students, and alumni. The Senior Donor Relations Officer provides proactive and responsive strategic and operational support in the delivery of Donor Relations and stewardship activities, including the annual Report to Donors, impact reports, gift acknowledgments, and events, to enhance relationships between the University and its supporters.
Those with strong writing and communication skills, creative ideas, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset are especially encouraged to apply.
For further information please contact Donor Relations Manager, Ziga Sparovec:
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In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three 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.
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