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The Garvan Research Foundation was founded in 1981 and is the fundraising and marketing   arm of the Institute, raising awareness and vital funds from individuals, trusts and founda tions   and corporate and community groups. The Foundation’s income has grown from a fundraising base of $110,000 in its first year to   more than $ 57 million in 2024 –   approximately half   of the Institute’s total income. The remarkable success of the Foundation’s activities is having a catalytic impact on our researchers’ ability to make scientific contributions that will   ultimately lead   to earlier diagnosis, bette r   treatments and prevention or cure of a range of diseases. The Garvan Institute of Medical Research brings together world leading researchers and   clinicians, collaborating locally and globally, to improve human health. Our mission is   to harness all the information encoded in our genome to better diagnose, treat,   predict   and   prevent disease. From the individual patient with rare disease, to the many thousands   affected by complex, widespread illness, we are pioneering discoveries across diseases that   have the deepest impact on our community. THE OPPORTUNITY Garvan manages a diverse portfolio of supporters, including major donors and corporate   partners. Reporting to the Corporate and Community Partnerships Manager, and supporting   the Philanthropy team, the Philanthropy and Partnerships Coordinator,   is responsible for   nurturing existing relationships and actively supporting acquisition activities to inspire major   and transformational gifts aligning with strategic goals to support research. Employment Type:   Permanent full-time SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS • Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/ accom ) • Ample opportunities   for on-going training and development • Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment • Flexible work arrangements   e.g. start / finish times • 18 weeks paid parental leave   for both parents including paid superannuation • A range of   additional   leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community   service   and study leave • Discounted Health Insurance • Lifestyle discounts with our community partners WHAT YOU WILL DO The   key responsibilities include : Relationship Management • Proactively engage and nurture relationships with current and prospective   philanthropic and corporate partners to inspire major and transformational gifts. • Deliver meaningful partner and donor stewardship through personalised   communications, and acknowledgement and recognition activities to strengthen   relationships. • Coordinate partner and donor engagement activities, including events, tours, and   internal and external meetings with researchers on areas of interest. • Proactively   identify ,   propose   and execute new engagement opportunities. Partnership program • Proactively manage agreement renewals and track all milestones within partner   engagement plans, ensuring all activities are met on time and to a high standard. • Coordinate the development of partnership-related content across digital platforms   (website, intranet, e-newsletters) and print channels (annual reports, print   newsletters, event collateral). • Support the creation of high-quality grant applications, partnership agreements,   contracts, pitch   presentations   and tailored proposals. • Regularly review and update partner information on the Garvan website to ensure   absolute accuracy, brand   alignment   and partner recognition. • Ensure that best practice donor journeys are executed for corporate partners and   workplace giving organisations. • Support strategies to grow in-kind support and pro-bono services from corporate   supporters. • Proactively promote workplace giving and community fundraising initiatives to   existing partners to deepen staff engagement. • Monitor, analyse and regularly prepare budget reports. Events and Tours • Plan and deliver high-end, tailored corporate partner events. Coordinate   logistics   and   stakeholder involvement to create high-impact engagement opportunities. • Represent Garvan at partner and donor meetings and events as   required . • Arrange research tours and proactively lead engagement activities to connect   donors with Garvan’s research. Contribute to the development and delivery of a   range of philanthropy events, including but not limited to: • preparation of guestlists and management of event RSVPs • facilitation of guest research prior to the event; • provide day-of event support to the Events Officer; • document and evaluate event outcomes and expenditure. • Provide high-level support to the broader Philanthropy and Executive leadership   teams for VIP tours and major donor visits, including but not limited to: • Booking meeting rooms and coordinating calendar appointments • Providing meeting and tour support, including facilitating tea and coffee orders Other responsibilities • Maintain up-to-date records in Raiser’s Edge including communications, actions,   attachments, supporter information to ensure data accuracy and efficiency, both   for the relationships you manage and to support the Corporate and Partnerships   Manager. • Assist   with extracting donor data for communications, events, data   analysis   and   KPI tracking. • Coordinate with other teams, as required, to ensure an effective and efficient   approach to philanthropy and partnerships processes across the organisation. • Collaborate with the Supporter Services Team to ensure   optimal   supporter care   and that funding is accurately   allocated   where requested. • Utilise best practice AI tools to streamline workflows, automate routine   administrative tasks and increase overall team efficiency. • Commitment to continuous improvement of processes and   maintaining   up-to-date   records of processes and procedures. • Advocate the impact of philanthropy and partnerships within Garvan Research   Foundation by communicating stories,   successes   and experiences in tea m   meetings and on internal social channels. • Support other teams during busy periods (e.g. EOFY, volunteering at events). • Collaborate with the Finance team to complete financial administrative tasks. • Other duties as   required   to support the wider Philanthropy Team. • Comply with   Garvan’s workplace policies (as amended from time to time) and   especially Garvan’s Work Health & Safety (WHS) Policy, including working   in   accordance with   the WHS management system at all times, as safety is Garvan’s   number one priority. A BOUT YOU The key skills and experience include: • Tertiary qualifications in fundraising, business, marketing,   communications   or science   and/or 2–5 years of proven experience in a related role. • A proven self-starter who takes ownership of responsibilities, proactively   identifies   areas for   improvement   and drives solutions. • P roven experience building,   nurturing   and managing relationships with diverse internal   and external stakeholders. • Strong organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to lead projects, manage   competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. • Self-motivated, proactive attitude with creative problem-solving skills, and the ability to   anticipate   team and partner needs. • Practical experience in planning,   coordinating   and executing high-level events. • Excellent attention to detail across data management, financial   reporting   and written   communications. • Ability to work highly independently with minimal supervision, while collaborating   effectively with a cross-functional team. • Proficient in the use of AI tools, Microsoft Office   Suite   and donor CRM platforms (e.g.,   Raiser’s Edge). • A deep understanding of, and genuine commitment to, the values and mission of the   not-for-profit and medical research sectors. ABOUT GARVAN Garvan Institute of Medical Research   is an independent Medical Research Institute (MRI)   in Sydney, delivering scientific and clinical impact on a global basis and in partnership with organisations that share our vision . We are proud to be one of Australia’s largest and most highly regarded   MRI’s . Our vision is global leadership in discoveries to   impact   and o ur enduring purpose is to   impact   human health, by harnessing information encoded in our genome. We   seek   to see our world-class discovery research achieve life-changing impacts, not only for individual patients with rare diseases, but for the many thousands affected by complex, common disease. Garvan promotes a diverse workplace and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging. We are always looking for culture ‘add ’,   not culture ‘fit’ and are building diverse teams with great sets of complementary styles and skills to help deliver our important work effectively. H OW TO APPLY To apply for this position, please   submit   your application with a CV and cover letter as one document,   stating   why you are interested in this role. We are reviewing applications as they are received. If you think   you’re   the right person for this role,   we’d   love to hear how your capabilities, achievements and experience set you apart. Only applicants with full working rights in Australia are eligible to apply for this role.