Coordinator - Philanthropy
Full time
South Bank location
Queensland Symphony Orchestra is seeking to appoint a Coordinator – Philanthropy to support the philanthropy portfolio to achieve financial, event and relationship goals.
Your knowledge of effective supporter relationships and their importance, your strong organisation and your interpersonal skills will set you up for success.
The Coordinator – Philanthropy reports to the Manager – Philanthropy, supporting the administration of the philanthropy portfolio and coordination of development events.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate the administration of the philanthropy portfolio
- Maintain supporter records and track supporter engagement through QSO’s Customer Relationship Management system, Tessitura
- Provide support for research and the identification of leads for philanthropy pipelines utilising Tessitura
- Thanking and banking - prepare donation receipts, banking documentation and associated supporter acknowledgement correspondence, in collaboration with Manager - Philanthropy
- Manage the administration of supporter communication and marketing, in collaboration with Manager - Philanthropy
- Manage the supporter lists online and in printed collateral
- Coordinate and support the planning and delivery of QSO’s Regional Touring Program
- Deliver supporter events, including guests lists, scheduling invitations, tracking RSVPs, nametags, catering, event design and venue hire
- Coordinate annual appeals liaising with designers, printers and mail house
- Provide support for supporter meetings and appointments, as required
- Provide administration assistance for Director – Development, as required
Essential Criteria
- Attention to detail is critical
- Ability to collaborate with colleagues and all members of the organisation in the achievement of strategic objectives
- Advanced computer literacy across a range of software packages (Microsoft Excel and Tessitura highly desired)
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and emergent situations within conflicting deadlines
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organisation and with our patrons, partners, supporters and stakeholders
- Must have a positive attitude and enjoy working within a high-performance team
Desirable criteria
- Commercial business acumen, or experience in a business environment
- Relevant tertiary qualifications
- Current “C” Class Driver’s License
QSO is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a workplace that values the diversity of its employees and their backgrounds, and the contribution all people can make to a successful organisation. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and have a commitment to reconciliation and cultural safety in our workplace. We offer workplace flexibility, health and wellbeing programs and an Employee Assistance Program for our employees.
Please submit an application via the SEEK website by end of day 20 August 2024, including:
- A CV outlining your skills and experience
- A brief statement or covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role
- Contact details for two references (one of whom should be your current supervisor)
Further questions about the vacancy can be sent to recruitlead@qso.com.au