Relationship Manager - Fundraising

Together we are making a difference for kids living with genetic disease.

At CMRI, we're on a mission to discover treatments and cures for genetic diseases, cancer, and other serious childhood illnesses. Our supporters play a critical role in making this life-changing research possible.

We are seeking an experienced Relationship Manager to join our Fundraising team and help grow support for world-leading medical research. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven relationship builder who thrives on connecting people with a purpose and creating meaningful partnerships that deliver real impact.

Working closely with donors, corporate partners and internal stakeholders, you will play a key role in driving revenue growth through mid-level giving, corporate partnerships and community engagement initiatives.

About the Role

As Relationship Manager, you will develop and manage a portfolio of donors and partners, building lasting relationships that increase support for CMRI's research programs and major fundraising initiatives.

You will identify new opportunities, nurture existing supporters and work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver exceptional donor experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-level donors, prospective supporters and corporate partners.
• Develop and implement fundraising and partnership strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Conduct donor meetings, presentations and stewardship activities.
• Identify, cultivate and convert new donor and partnership opportunities.
• Support the growth of key fundraising initiatives, including Jeans for Genes and Fight with Five.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to develop compelling donor engagement materials.
• Maintain accurate donor information, pipeline activity and reporting through Salesforce.
• Deliver exceptional donor stewardship and relationship management.

About You

You are a confident relationship builder with a genuine passion for connecting people to a meaningful cause.

You will bring:

• Experience in fundraising, account management, business development, sales or partnership management.
• A proven track record of building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to identify growth opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce (highly regarded).
• A collaborative, proactive and outcomes-focused approach.

Why Join CMRI?

At CMRI, you'll join a passionate and collaborative fundraising team that is making a real difference to children's lives.

We offer:

• The opportunity to directly influence and grow an important fundraising program.
• A supportive and highly collaborative team environment.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Excellent not-for-profit salary packaging benefits.
• A purpose-driven workplace where your work has real impact.

About us:

Children’s Medical Research Institute (CMRI) was Australia’s first dedicated paediatric research facility and is now one of the world’s most highly regarded independent medical research organisations. Our research focuses on the four key areas impacting children’s health: cancer, genomics and genetic diseases, neurobiology, and embryology.

Want to know more about CMRI? https://www.cmrijeansforgenes.org.au/

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We kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Children’s Medical Research Institute is an equal-opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we embrace diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Salary band: $80,000 - $90,000 per year