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

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