Development Associate, Arts & Social Sciences Fundraising

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking a Development Associate, Faculty Arts and Social Sciences, to secure philanthropic investment across FASS and the wider university. You will identify new prospective donors, build relationships, and align donor interests with strategic priorities to secure multiple gifts of A$100,000 or more.

This targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position focuses on diversity, inclusion, and advancing biomedical and health research priorities, guided by the

Qualifications

• Strong relationship builder capable of engaging diverse donors.
• Excellent written and verbal proposals aligned with donor interests.
• Highly developed emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Active listening with proactive work ethic.
• High achievement orientation and data confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Identify new prospective donors for the strategic priorities of the deans.
• Engage high net-worth donor prospects and align interests to university priorities.
• Solicit multiple gifts with a value of A$100,000 or more and grow the pipeline.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Active listening

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking a Development Associate, Faculty Arts and Social Sciences, to secure philanthropic investment across FASS and the wider university. You will identify new prospective donors, build relationships, and align donor interests with strategic priorities to secure multiple gifts of A$100,000 or more.

This targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position focuses on diversity, inclusion, and advancing biomedical and health research priorities, guided by the