Senior Manager, Donor Relations
Job No.: 674032
Location: Clayton campus
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: $135,417 - $143,738 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Senior Manager, Donor Relations at Monash University to lead and shape our philanthropic future! As Senior Manager, Donor Relations, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the University’s ability to secure, retain, and grow philanthropic support by developing the University’s reputation as a trusted philanthropic partner
As Senior Manager, Donor Relations, you will lead the gift confirmation, implementation, and processing functions while overseeing major donor stewardship programs. Providing expert guidance on gift agreements, you’ll ensure alignment with donor intent and University policies, and collaborate with key stakeholders to manage gift confirmations and ensure compliance with legislative and procedural requirements. Your leadership will inspire a team to deliver efficient donor relations services, including donation processing, acknowledgements, and engagement events, while driving a comprehensive stewardship program to enhance donor retention and growth. Additionally, you will manage budgets and continuously improve systems and procedures to uphold best practices in philanthropic governance.
About YOU!
To be successful in this position, you will have proven experience leading, developing and coaching a team, with the ability to collaborate across all levels. You will have a good understanding of governance in a large complex organisation and experience in developing procedure and practice in line with organisation policy and relevant legislation. You’ll possess excellent organisational, communication and problem solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, provide strategic advice and influence and negotiate with a diverse range of stakeholders on complex issues.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
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Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria 1 - 6.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Nikki McGregor, Director, Development Services, +61 458 450 229
Position Description: Senior Manager, Donor Relations
Applications Close: Tuesday 8 April 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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