Donor Experience Coordinator (Community Giving)

Curtin Business School MBA; Perth; On-site; AUD 109,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-campus gym

Medical centre

Childcare facilities

Job summary

Curtin University invites applications for a Donor Experience Coordinator to lead Curtin’s community giving program, growing donor participation and strengthening stewardship across alumni, staff and the Curtin community.

You will manage the donor journey from awareness through cultivation and stewardship, delivering multi‑channel campaigns and overseeing the university‑wide stewardship framework with the University Advancement team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies and programs across annual giving channels (direct mail, phone, online).
• Strong relationship management skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for varied audiences.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage donor data and engagement activity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for turning insights into actions.
• Excellent project management and ability to handle competing priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative approach with focus on outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage innovative community giving programs increasing participation and engagement.
• Create communication strategies and content across multiple channels and audiences.
• Leverage data and insights to inform campaigns and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement donor stewardship, recognition and retention strategies.
• Build relationships with alumni, donors, volunteers, staff and stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and training to staff involved in community giving programs.
• Monitor performance, report outcomes, and advise senior leaders.
• Contribute to broader fundraising campaigns and alumni engagement activities across the University.

Skills

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

CRM management

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

CRM/CMS platforms

Job description

• Full time, fixed term 12 months | Curtin Bentley Campus
• Competitive remuneration + 17% super contributions
• On-campus amenities including a gym, medical centre, and childcare facilities

Reference Number: 1684438

Are you a creative and strategic fundraising professional who enjoys building relationships, developing engaging campaigns and turning data and insights into meaningful donor experiences? Join Curtin’s University Advancement team and play a key role in growing our community giving program and strengthening donor stewardship across the University.

About the Role:

As the Donor Experience Coordinator, you will lead the development and delivery of Curtin’s community giving program, helping to grow both the number and value of gifts while building lasting relationships with alumni, staff and the broader Curtin community.

You will manage the donor journey from awareness and prospect identification through to cultivation, solicitation and stewardship, delivering campaigns across channels including telephone, direct mail, digital appeals and staff giving.

You will also oversee Curtin’s university-wide stewardship framework, ensuring donors are recognised, engaged and feel connected to the impact of their support.

Working collaboratively across the Advancement team and with stakeholders across the University, you will:

Your responsibilities will include:

• Develop and manage innovative community giving programs and campaigns that increase alumni and staff donor participation and engagement.
• Develop communication strategies and compelling content across a range of channels and audiences.
• Use data, research and insights to inform campaign decisions, test approaches and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and implement effective donor stewardship, recognition and retention strategies.
• Build strong relationships with alumni, donors, volunteers, staff, students and other key stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and support to staff involved in community giving programs, including recruitment and training.
• Monitor program performance, report on outcomes and provide recommendations to senior leaders.
• Contribute to broader fundraising campaigns and alumni engagement activities across the University.

Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:

• Proven experience developing and implementing fundraising strategies and programs, including annual giving through direct mail, telephone and online channels.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to build effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear and engaging communications for diverse audiences.
• Experience using CRM systems to manage relationships, data and engagement activity.
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn insights into practical strategies.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a strong focus on delivering positive outcomes.

Experience in a tertiary education environment, particularly in alumni relations or fundraising, would be highly regarded. Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or equivalent CRM/CMS platforms, as well as experience managing staff or volunteers, would also be advantageous.

This is a full time, 12-month fixed term position, with a salary range between $109,277 - $117,331 (G07) per annum, plus 17% superannuation.

Role Requirements:

• As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
• Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction

About Curtin University

Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on [e-mail] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: 9:00pm (AWST) on Sunday, 11th October 2026.

Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.

Donor Experience Coordinator (Community Giving) • Perth, WA, AU