Deputy Director, Planned Giving

We have an opportunity for a passionate Deputy Director, Planned Giving, to join the Advancement Portfolio on a parental leave contract.  

 

As a Deputy Director, Planned Giving you will be responsible for the delivery and continued growth of the University’s Planned Giving program and are expected to make a substantial contribution to the fundraising goals of the University. 

 

This role will lead and manage a team whose focus is to identify, engage, cultivate and steward prospects that will support the University through bequests and major (lifetime) gifts. The incumbent is responsible for: 

• team management  

• prospect identification and portfolio management  

• strategic direction, analysis and reporting  

• complex project and stakeholder management relating to marketing and communications and lead generation activities. 

 

The role requires an engaging, highly motivated professional leader who is comfortable working within a KPI framework and operating with a strategic approach to ensure the growth and success of the Planned Giving program. 

 

About you 

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for Deputy Director of Development, Planned Giving who:  

 

• has experience leading a team and can manage and drive team performance  

• has extensive background in major gift fundraising, with a demonstrated ability to identify and cultivate $1 million plus gift opportunities 

• has a strong track record of meeting financial targets 

• has strong leadership skills with the ability to lead with credibility and influence

• Can engage internal and external stakeholders while managing opportunities, issues and risks 

• encourages the adoption of appropriate methodologies and tools to understand current challenges and develop solutions 

• ensures that the right processes are in place to support the delivery of quality services 

• ensures that communications are in a manner that is tailored for the target audience 

• has highly developed emotional intelligence – you are self-aware with exceptional interpersonal skills 

• can work autonomously and is naturally a high achiever  

• can coach both junior and senior development colleagues 

• has superior time-management, prioritisation and organisation skills. 

 

About us 

The Advancement Portfolio team at the University of Sydney is one of the most successful fundraising program in Australian higher education. Having completed the nation’s first $1BN fundraising campaign and embarking on the next, the team is not only the finest performing, its success facilitates the largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible. 

Since its inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to philanthropy and underpin our long-term strategy for excellence and growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 8,000 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students. 

 
How to apply 
Intending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott, Recruitment Partner (Advancement Portfolio), at [email protected]  
  

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. 

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position. 

 

Pre-employment checks 

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. 

 

Closing date: 11:59pm – Wednesday 31st January 2024

 

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 

 

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 

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Monday 12 February 2024 11:59 PM