Associate Director, Philanthropy

Job Description

• Showcase your exceptional organisational and communication skills
• Work in a high performing and motivated team
• The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus

About Us: 

At Victoria University (VU), our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. 

VU has innovated a new pedagogic and curriculum approach: the VU Block Model. This, along with the VU First Year College, have been among the most significant learning and teaching developments in the Australian tertiary education sector over the past decade. VU TAFE is renowned for digital innovation in its delivery, evident through the Sunshine Skills Hub and is a highly valued industry collaborator.

Victoria University’s Philanthropy program is at an exciting juncture as it concurrently embarks on the development of a multi-year comprehensive philanthropy and fundraising strategy, while also implementing a campaign to raise funds for a new strategic initiative.
About the Role:

Victoria University is seeking a motivated and creative individual who will manage the identification, cultivation and stewardship of philanthropic trusts & foundations, as well as playing a critical role in the development and implementation of VU’s multi-year philanthropy strategy.

Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and the Director of Advancement, the Associate Director will have expertise in best practice, donor-centric relationship fundraising. This role will provide you the opportunity to be a part of VU’s bold plan to be a global leader in dual sector learning with a profound commitment to inclusivity and protecting country.

Duties:

An example of duties you may perform will include:

• Implements best practice relationship management strategies with trusts and foundations, with a focus on cultivation, solicitation and stewardship to increase engagement and giving 
• Plans, develops, prepares and submits tailored and impactful proposals and applications to trusts and foundations that align with VU’s priorities, working directly with academic staff and/or external suppliers as necessary
• Collaborates with the Research and Impact portfolios to implement continuous and streamlined approaches to grant applications and management across the University

This is a full time fixed-term contract position until 23/04/27 (1 FTE, 36.75 hours per week) at an HEP 10, $132,932 plus 17% superannuation, classification.

About You:

• Have an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education, with 5+ years’ experience in a senior fundraising or philanthropy role.
• Demonstrated experience in securing income from philanthropic trusts and foundations, including project/program co-design, grants application development, business planning and income forecasting.
• Demonstrated experience in developing external and internal relationships in purposeful, disciplined ways, to recognise opportunities and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes to drive philanthropic income.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of comprehensive philanthropy and fundraising strategy, including an understanding of the legal and policy frameworks for philanthropy and fundraising in higher education.
• Excellent high-level interpersonal skills. 

Benefits:

• Salary sacrifice options
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements available
• Paid study leave
• On-site gym and fitness centre and more!

How to Apply:
For a position description, please click here: Position Description: Associate Director, Philanthropy
 

Applications must include:

Applications must be uploaded/submitted as a single document (no separate attachments) comprising:

• A cover letter,
• Your curriculum vitae/resume, 
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations
• A document containing your responses to the Key Selection Criteria

Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.
 

Applications close on Monday 3  June 2024 11:59PM (AEST)

Who to Contact? 

For further information relating to the position, please contact Yvette Petersen, Director Advancement by email at [email protected]  

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: 

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.