Senior Associate Director Development (planned Giving)
intranet.sydney.edu.au
Planned giving lifecycle management
Strategic fundraising leadership
Relationship management with donors
This role is pivotal in advancing the University's philanthropic ambition by leading the planned giving program to ensure long-term sustainability and impact
Job Summary
This role is pivotal in advancing the University's philanthropic ambition by leading the planned giving program to ensure long-term sustainability and impact.
You will engage donors through meaningful conversations that shape scholarships, research breakthroughs, and institutional priorities while honoring donor intent.
The Advancement Portfolio at the University of Sydney has Australia's most successful fundraising program in higher education and is progressing towards ambitious milestones.
Matching Summary
This role is pivotal in advancing the University's philanthropic ambition by leading the planned giving program to ensure long-term sustainability and impact.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
planned giving lifecycle management
strategic fundraising leadership
relationship management with donors
stewardship of complex commitments
donor intent and estate administration
achievement of financial targets
Nice-to-have
high emotional intelligence
collaborative stakeholder engagement
strategic mindset for program growth
strong organisational skills
Key Requirements
significant planned giving or major gifts experience
ability to secure six- and seven-figure commitments
understanding of estate administration and donor intent
track record of meeting financial and activity targets
Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency
Work Rights
Must be Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident