This is a critical leadership role focused on evolving and scaling the University’s bequest program to support priorities for generations to come
Job Summary
This is a critical leadership role focused on evolving and scaling the University’s bequest program to support priorities for generations to come.
The role requires setting strategic direction, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring integration between communications, donor experience, stewardship, and operations.
The University of Sydney has Australia's most successful fundraising program in higher education and is progressing towards ambitious philanthropic milestones.
Matching Summary
This is a critical leadership role focused on evolving and scaling the University’s bequest program to support priorities for generations to come.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Strategic leadership in planned giving
Managing planned giving lifecycle
Securing multiple seven-figure commitments
Leading and developing high-performing teams
Donor engagement and stewardship
Balancing short-term and long-term fundraising goals
Stakeholder engagement across academic and professional environments
Nice-to-have
Collaborative and accountable culture fostering
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Exceptional communication skills
Programmatic mindset for fundraising evolution
Donor-centric approach
Navigating complex donor conversations
Key Requirements
Extensive planned giving and/or major gifts experience
Demonstrated ability to secure multiple seven-figure gifts
Proven leadership and team development experience
Experience with estate administration and donor intent
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