Major Gifts Development Lead

Macquarie University; Sydney; On-site; AUD 126,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation

Subsidised onsite parking options

Flexible working options

Training and professional development

Onsite childcare facilities

Discounted health insurance (Medibank)

Onsite vacation care

Employee Assistance Program

Subsidised membership at the Sport & A

Onsite GP, imaging & physio clinics

Job summary

Macquarie University seeks a Development Manager (Major Gifts) to lead major donor fundraising and manage a personal portfolio. The role focuses on cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors to support university priorities.

The position emphasises building long-term donor relationships, working with internal stakeholders, and achieving targets for gifts of $100k+. Based at North Ryde, it offers a competitive salary and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of advancement functions, including major gifts.
• Experience managing a portfolio and making asks of $100k+.
• Knowledge of project management principles.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Grow sustainable philanthropic revenue through Major Gifts.
• Cultivate, solicit and steward a personal portfolio of prospects and donors.
• Collaborate with fundraising and alumni engagement across University.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies to meet KPIs.
• Analyse donor trends and report on program effectiveness.
• Provide guidance on major-donor fundraising techniques.

Skills

Major gifts experience

Portfolio management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Written briefing docs

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Database software

Job description

Macquarie University seeks a Development Manager (Major Gifts) to lead major donor fundraising and manage a personal portfolio. The role focuses on cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors to support university priorities.

The position emphasises building long-term donor relationships, working with internal stakeholders, and achieving targets for gifts of $100k+. Based at North Ryde, it offers a competitive salary and strong benefits.