Gift in Wills and Estates Coordinator

Join Our Team as a Gift in Wills and Estates Coordinator!

Are you passionate about making a difference in childrens health We are now recruiting for a parttime (four days per week) permanent Gift in Wills and Estates Coordinator.

Who we are

Founded in 1989 the Royal Childrens Hospital (RCH) Foundation is the fundraising arm of the Royal Childrens Hospital one of the worlds leading childrens hospitals. The RCH Foundation has the vital role of raising and distributing donated funds to the hospital enabling the very best patient and family care and support and saving and improving the lives of our sickest children. While a legally separate organisation the RCH Foundation works closely with the RCH in achieving its vision.

The Role

The RCH Foundation Gift in Will (GIW) program aims to promote and solicit Gift in Wills to our donors and the wider community and effectively steward already committed donors. The program generates significant income for the RCH Foundation and is a focus of the current strategic plan and growth agenda. The Gift in Wills Coordinator is responsible for soliciting and stewarding Gift in Wills donors and prospects providing both highest levels of donor care and administration support for estates. The role will contribute to and assist in the implementation of the GIW strategy manage a portfolio of donors seek out opportunities with Philanthropy team to comanage and steward major donors/confirmed GIW donors assist to coordinate key stewardship activities and events and provide administration support in the management of Estates and endowments.

About You

• You are purpose driven and committed to the mission and values of the RCH Foundation
• You have a minimum of two years experience working as a fundraising and philanthropy professional with experience in GIW and working with executors and managing Estate administration in particular contested Estates
• You have demonstrated superior written and verbal communication skills with an ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality at all times
• You are familiar with Microsoft Office Suite and customer/donor management database software ideally SalesForce
• You have excellent administration skills
• You are confident in your work but know when and how to consult others to keep work moving to achieve the best results and to avoid risk
• You have a commitment to personal development
  

Key Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate with solicitors executors and legal teams regarding estates in particular complex estates
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills displaying a mature ethical and professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of people including solicitors and executors
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality at all times
• Demonstrated strong numerical analytical and reporting skills
• Demonstrated time management organisational and planning skills with the ability to be flexible adapt to varying workloads and to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to effectively prioritise and maintain excellent attention to detail at all times
• Demonstrated ability to take a forensic approach to donor research in particular donor research for contested Estates
• An understanding of the Family Provision Law
  

Why Join Us

• Be part of a highly supportive team which consistently rates its culture as one of the best things about working at the RCH Foundation
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• The chance to make a real impact in the community
• A truly flexible hybrid working model
• Competitive salary and benefits package including:
  • Salary packaging (up to $15900
  • Leave loading
  • Three bonus days of leave between Christmas and New Year for the office closedown period
  • Two additional days of leave per year to support staff wellbeing and mental health
  • Two additional days of personal leave per year

How to Apply

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our mission we would love to hear from you!

• Download the position description.
• Include a cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications which do not address the selection criteria will not be considered.
• Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are a great fit for this role on our Bamboo online portal via the Apply For This Job link.

Please email any enquiries to Kath Sell Manager Gift in Wills at using the subject line: Gift in Wills and Estates Coordinator.

Application Deadline: 11pm on Wednesday 21 May 2025

Join us and be a part of something meaningful. Together we can make a difference!

The RCH Foundation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgroundsall members of the LGBTIQA community and people with disability.

Commitment to child safety

The welfare of children will always be the RCH Foundations first priority and it has zerotolerance towards to any actions behaviours words or sentiments that may cause harm including child abuse. Policies and practices are sensitive to the protection of children and wherever there is contact with children and their families the aim is to create a child safe environment.

The RCH Foundation is committed to the principles of cultural safety and inclusion of children from diverse backgrounds and to the safety and inclusion of children with disability and recognises that these principles support the safety of all children.