Law Development Lead - Major Gifts

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Sydney is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Law to lead major gifts fundraising and build strategic donor partnerships that support School of Law priorities. You will identify high-net-worth prospects, align their passions with University priorities, and solicit gifts of $100,000 or more to advance impactful programs.

You will manage a dynamic donor portfolio, collaborate with faculty and leadership, and drive a pipeline of transformative gifts while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Experience in major gifts fundraising and proven ability to identify, cultivate and negotiate $100,000+ gift opportunities.
• Strong track record of achieving financial targets in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to engage senior internal and external stakeholders with exceptional communication.

Responsibilities

• Raise gifts across the University to support projects and programs.
• Identify and engage high-net-worth donor prospects and align interests to priorities.
• Solicit multiple gifts of $100,000+ and grow the donor pipeline.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and autonomy while collaborating when needed.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor prospecting

Relationship building

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Time management

Strategic fundraising

Job description

University of Sydney is seeking an Associate Director of Development, Law to lead major gifts fundraising and build strategic donor partnerships that support School of Law priorities. You will identify high-net-worth prospects, align their passions with University priorities, and solicit gifts of $100,000 or more to advance impactful programs.

You will manage a dynamic donor portfolio, collaborate with faculty and leadership, and drive a pipeline of transformative gifts while maintaining high