Organisation : RMIT University
Location : Australia, Melbourne, Victoria (CBD)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Education & Training, Foundations, Trusts & Philanthropy
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $93,819 - $105,657 + super
Application closing date : 27 Mar, 2018
About the organisation
RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. Our mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work.
The Global Development Portfolio is responsible for making RMIT genuinely global in reputation, operations and outlook. Under the leadership of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Development) and Vice President, the portfolio:
- identifies, reviews and harnesses opportunities to further enhance RMIT’s global model,
- nurtures RMIT alumni and stewards RMIT’s philanthropic activity,
- leads and coordinates RMIT’s global education partnerships,
- manages global experience opportunities for RMIT students, staff and alumni.
In addition, it connects and coordinates RMIT’s presences throughout the world including RMIT entities in Australia, Vietnam and Europe (Spain) and representative offices in other countries.
About the role
- Convenient CBD location
- Full time, Fixed term position until April 2019
- $93,819 – $105,657 + super
Do you thrive on finding information, connecting the dots and sharing this to make things happen? RMIT’s alumni and philanthropy team is looking for an experienced researcher/analyst who can add value to the team. If you are a great researcher and communicator and a team player talk to us.
The Role & Your Responsibilities
In consultation with the Leader Information Services, the Senior Advisor Research will provide specialised, high quality analytical prospect research and analysis using a variety of sources and strategies, to provide accurate, timely, and strategic information to the development staff in relation to prospective donors. The Senior Advisor Research will create prospect profiles and reports on potential donors through the use of electronic resources and printed reference materials. Provide extensive analysis and data in reports, including evaluation of results and recommendation for cultivation strategies. Liaise and co-create with Advancement Office to assess information needs and effectiveness of rese arch. A key component of the role will be to proactively initiate strategies to identify prospects.
Skills & Experience Required
You will initiate and develop strategies to identify and investigate new prospects for fundraising from corporations, foundations and individuals using print sources, electronic media, news alerts, philanthropic databases and other sources.
You will also be responsible for preparing confidential briefings and profiles to identify and develop relationships with key university stakeholders. Important to your success in this role will be your significant demonstrated experience in conducting prospect research, with demonstrated strength in assessing wealth, giving capacity and affinity. Your ability to interpret data will see you review publications to uncover current information about higher education, philanthropy and trends in various constituency fields and disseminate this information to appropri ate stakeholders. Excellent writing skills and ability to produce concise research and reporting documents with attention to detail, accuracy, and appropriate thoroughness will also be critical in this role.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Senior Advisor Research via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Education_and_Training, #Foundations_Trusts_and_Philanthropy
