Deputy Director, Planned Giving

intranet.sydney.edu.au

Planned giving lifecycle management
Securing seven-figure bequest commitments
Strategic leadership in fundraising
This is a critical leadership role at a time of growth and ambition for the University's planned giving program

Job Summary

  • This is a critical leadership role at a time of growth and ambition for the University's planned giving program.
  • The role oversees the full lifecycle of planned giving from early engagement through stewardship to management of realised bequests and estates.
  • The Advancement Portfolio at the University of Sydney has Australia's most successful fundraising program in higher education.

Matching Summary

This is a critical leadership role at a time of growth and ambition for the University's planned giving program.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Planned giving lifecycle management
  • Securing seven-figure bequest commitments
  • Strategic leadership in fundraising
  • High-performing team leadership
  • Donor engagement and stewardship
  • Fundraising program development

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative and accountable culture
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Strategic and programmatic mindset

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in planned giving or major gifts
  • Ability to secure multiple seven-figure commitments
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver against financial and activity targets
  • Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian Permanent Residency

Work Rights

Must be Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident

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