Deakin UniversityFlexible location + hybrid work arrangements, AustraliaSimilar Jobs
Closing: 27-Jan-2025
Job Summary
Dates
Opening Date: 12-Dec-2024
Closing Date: 27-Jan-2025
Location
Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements, Australia
Salary
HEW 10 $142,074 + 17% Superannuation
Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Development in developing, implementing and delivering a University-wide fundraising strategy to maximise philanthropic income for Deakin priorities.
Provide leadership, direction and support to staff responsible for the delivery of successful major and principal gift fundraising.
Lead the creation and implementation of diverse donor/prospective donor engagement strategies and activities aligned to the University’s and Advancement’s strategic vision.
Provide advice, guidance and support to senior University staff on fundraising-related opportunities.
Effectively manage a personal portfolio of prospective major and principal gift donors, focused primarily on those capable of making gifts of $1 million plus.
Display leadership in your field, through understanding and demonstrating best practice and emerging trends.
Requirements
Relevant postgraduate qualification or applicable combination of qualifications and substantial experience.
A strong track record of successfully leading fundraising programs and teams to achieve stretch philanthropic targets in complex environments.
Demonstrated success in major and principal gift fundraising, ideally at the 7-figure plus level.
Outstanding interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, appropriate to dealing with senior stakeholders.
High level skills in influencing, negotiating, motivating and communicating across a large complex organisation.
Benefits
Access to a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
Flexible working arrangements to help manage work-life balance.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
An inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in.
Notes
For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Frank Hofheins, Director Development, on f.hofheins@deakin.edu.au.