Manager, Philanthropic Income

Job no: 0061490
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Department: Advancement
Salary: UOM 8 – $115,137 – $124,622 p.a. plus 17% super

• Design elegant solutions that enable efficient flow of gifts and pledges through our CRM and ERP systems
• Partner with fundraisers on significant and exciting gift opportunities
• Make your mark by optimising philanthropic operations at one of Australia’s largest not-for-profits
• Brilliant benefits and a supportive team culture!

About the Role

Be the subject matter expert in receiving and recording philanthropic income for one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations. Design and manage elegant processes that enable the flow of gifts and pledges through our systems, ensuring every donation is promptly received, classified and recorded according to industry standards.

Partner with our fundraisers on significant and exciting philanthropic opportunities, and collaborate with key players across Finance, Donor Relations, and beyond, fostering a spirit of teamwork that tackles any challenge head-on.

Create lasting value by optimising philanthropic operations and driving continuous improvement across our processes to improve efficiency, impact, and the overall donor experience.

Be a key leader in a supportive and high-performing team!

Who we are looking for
A future leader in our team who is responsible, values optimisation and delivering an exceptional customer service. An individual who is proactive, thrives on understanding “how things tick”, and explores a range of options, strategically weighing the pros and cons.

You’ll have excellent comprehension and attention to detail, particularly with interpreting and applying reporting and classification frameworks guided by industry standards.

You’re a digital native who intuitively understands how digital systems work allowing you to identify realistic improvements to our digital tools and engage effectively with our technology teams.

You will also have:

• Appropriate postgraduate qualifications in Business, Accountancy or Engineering, or a relevant discipline together with moderate experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training per the current Enterprise Agreement classifications.
• Aptitude and confidence working with and reconciling large transactional datasets in enterprise systems and Microsoft Excel using a range of functions and formulas.
• A proven ability to operate discretely and appropriately in relation to sensitive information.

Desirable

• CPA or CA-qualified, or similar, or working towards qualification
• Experience with processing financial transactions in a high-volume environment.
• Mature stakeholder management and interpersonal skills demonstrated by building strong working relationships with a range of stakeholders outside of the immediate team

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

About Advancement
The Advancement Office aims to facilitate the establishment and maintenance of mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends, and benefactors. It is responsible for the management of programs relating to alumni and benefactors and provides services to and works collaboratively with faculties and other central administration areas.

What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!

The University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. 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 and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .  

Be yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Susan via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

Applications close: Sunday 25th February 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)

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