Job Description
Overview:
Full-time, Continuing position
$121,213 - $136,507 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About You
This is your opportunity to step into a role where you can truly shape and grow a fundraising program. As Regular Giving Manager at RMIT, you will take full ownership of the appeals program, leading the end‑to‑end delivery of campaigns that connect meaningfully with alumni, staff and supporters. From crafting compelling fundraising messages to selecting channels, managing production and analysing performance, you will bring campaigns to life and play a key role in turning engagement into long‑term philanthropic support.
This role is built for someone who thrives on hands‑on delivery and knows what it takes to run successful appeals from start to finish. You will join a growing Advancement team at a pivotal moment, with the opportunity to build and shape the program as alumni engagement expands and fundraising potential grows. If you have direct experience owning appeals, strong writing capability, and the confidence to work across stakeholders to bring campaigns to life, this is your chance to make a clear and lasting impact.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
Demonstrated experience in planning and implementing multi-channel managing regular giving programs, preferably within a higher education or not-for-profit environment.
Strong skills in using data to segment audiences, track activity and measure campaign performance.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and report on key metrics (eg income, response, retention, attrition, ROI) and use data insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated experience writing persuasive content for a range of channels and audiences.
Outstanding attention to detail, with the ability to review and edit content to ensure accuracy, and handle complex segmentation of data.
Strong project management skills and an ability to meet tight deadlines.
Proven ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including senior staff, Advancement colleagues, and external suppliers.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The Engagement Portfolio provides integrated, strategic leadership across the University to advance RMIT’s reputation, reach, and revenue, encompassing a range of functions, including domestic and international student recruitment; global marketing; market intelligence and proposition, strategic communications; Advancement (alumni engagement, philanthropy, donor stewardship and donor relations, and Advancement Services); and industry engagement and partnerships.
Through innovation, collaboration, and strategic partnerships, the Engagement Portfolio plays a critical role in diversifying revenue streams and expanding RMIT’s presence in alignment with its long-term strategic objectives.
Advancement develops and leads the engagement of the University’s largest community, alumni, leads fundraising in support of institutional priorities and stewards donors and alumni (c. 550,000) to generate measurable impact.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your direct, end‑to‑end experience managing fundraising appeals, including your involvement in content creation, delivery and performance outcomes, by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Associate Director, Donor Relations and Stewardship, Val Cowan via email [email protected].
Position Description - Regular Giving Manager
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Applications Close:
28 June 2026 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.
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