Philanthropy Manager

  • Prestigious, internationally recognised business school
  • Engagement & fundraising
  • Convenient city-fringe location

Melbourne Business School (MBS) is renowned throughout the Asia Pacific region as a leader in management education and executive development. Over the past six decades, we have built an outstanding reputation for program excellence, a high-quality learning experience and the capacity to prepare managers, leaders and organisations for the challenges of a global future.

MBS philanthropic relationships with individuals and organisations are critical to supporting excellence and academic innovation through teaching and research. MBS currently has an exciting opportunity in the Engagement Department for a Philanthropy Manager.

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Engagement, this position is responsible for the development and implementation of funding strategies for research, programs and strategic initiatives.

We are looking for a candidate who is a creative and confident individual with established relationships in the philanthropic sector.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Identifying and developing new relationships with Trusts, Foundations and PAF’s
  • Preparation of high quality funding submissions to selected philanthropic trusts and foundations
  • Assist and facilitate the development of innovative programs and projects suitable for Philanthropic Funding
  • Effectively maintaining existing relationships with philanthropic funders through well-planned, targeted activities

Key Selection Criteria:

  • 5+ years of fundraising experience in the NFP sector
  • Strong leadership qualities, including strategic thinking and ability to inspire others
  • High level of relationship management skills to build relationships with donors
  • Collaborative, dynamic team player
  • Highly developed written, oral communication, negotiation and presentation skills

What’s in it for you:

  • Great team environment
  • Employee Benefits include: School-subsidised gym, EAP Program, Health & Well-being Program, NFP Salary Packaging, and access to world-class Learning & Development through our Degree and Executive Education programs.

MBS is a values-based organisation, meaning we understand that the way we go about things, our behaviours, attitudes and actions, make a big difference to what we achieve. We are looking for talented candidates that are Grounded, Future-Focused, Connected and Determined because exhibiting these values of ours and achieving results are equally important to us.

To register your application for either position, please forward a covering letter detailing responses to the key selection criteria and a resume to .

Applications close Monday 4Dec 2017.