Donor Relations Writer

We are currently seeking a highly organised Donor Relations Writer with exceptional communication skills to join the Advancement Portfolio.

 

Working closely with the Communications Manager and the Donor Relations team, you will produce strategic stewardship reports for our high value donors. This is a truly impactful role as you seek to understand donor motivations by highlighting meaningful philanthropic outcomes and present them with a beautiful, well-crafted stewardship report to express the University’s appreciation. Ultimately, the role contributes to strengthening the University’s relationship with its donors by demonstrating the impact of donor gifts throughout Australia and the world.
 

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 a Donor Relations Writer who:

• is an excellent communicator – you love communicating both verbally and using the written word

• has experience writing impactful copy that compels the reader to reflect and evoke emotion

• is able to build and manage complex relationships with a range of stakeholders across the University, including students and academics

• can assist in developing processes for the Donor Relations program using reporting tools. This will ensure data is relevant, detailed, up to date and effectively communicated

• holds exceptional project management skills with the capacity to manage competing priorities, maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines

• is a true team player and able to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the wider Portfolio team.

 

About us

The Advancement Portfolio team at the University of Sydney is the most successful fundraising program in Australian higher education. Having just 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 underpins 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 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.

 

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.

 

Applications

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 at [email protected] or 0481476329

 

Closing Date - 11:30pm 1st February 2023

 

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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.

 

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

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Applications Close

Wednesday 01 February 2023 11:59 PM