Deputy Director, Planned Giving

University of Sydney

Sydney, Australia
Planned giving and/or major gifts experience
Lead high-performing team
Strategic direction and growth
This is a critical leadership role at a time of growth and ambition, leading the continued evolution, scale and sophistication of our bequest program

Job Summary

  • This is a critical leadership role at a time of growth and ambition, leading the continued evolution, scale and sophistication of our bequest program.
  • As Deputy Director, you will be responsible for setting the strategic direction, delivery and growth of the University’s planned giving program.
  • 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, leading the continued evolution, scale and sophistication of our bequest program.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Planned giving and/or major gifts experience
  • Lead high-performing team
  • Strategic direction and growth
  • Donor-centric approach
  • Stakeholder engagement skills

Nice-to-have

  • Values-driven professional
  • Collaborative and accountable culture
  • Elevating profile of planned giving

Key Requirements

  • Extensive experience in planned giving
  • Proven leadership experience
  • Strong track record of delivering targets
  • Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident

Work Rights

Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian Permanent Resident

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