Philanthropy Manager

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 121,359 - 129,772; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Canberra is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to build relationships with donors and secure significant contributions to priority projects. The role requires strong writing skills, experience in fundraising, and a proactive attitude. Ideal candidates will be adaptable communicators committed to delivering exceptional service. Working within a supportive team culture, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Self-starters who are intellectually curious and fast learners.
• Experience in fundraising or the non-profit sector is desirable.
• Skilled at engaging donors and briefing senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Work with supporters to secure transformational donations.
• Strategically manage relationships with diverse donors.
• Achieve ambitious KPIs and support team success.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Relationship building

Fundraising

Business development

Strategic communications

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration)
Salary package: $121,359 - $129,772 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full time, Continuing

Position Description and Selection Criteria, please visit the official ANU Jobs website to download the document:http://jobs.anu.edu.au/cw/en/job/561904?lApplicationSubSourceID=

Position Overview

ANU is unique among Australian universities. ANU Advancement builds meaningful relationships with alumni, donors and the wider community, driving the philanthropic support so valuable in bringing our university’s vision to life. Our Philanthropy Managers play a leading role in connecting ANU with people and organisations who share our conviction in the power of research and education to remake our world for the better.

We want every donation to have an impact, and we love to connect passionate donors with opportunities to make a difference- whether that’s through tackling climate change, creating Indigenous scholarships, or driving life-changing innovations in medical research. Together, we’re growing a culture of philanthropy, and working towards a better future.

About the role

Our Philanthropy Managers work strategically with generous supporters and talented colleagues to secure transformational donations for an exciting range of ANU priority projects.

We are seeking self‑starters who are intellectually curious, fast learners, strong writers, and skilled at building relationships and rapport. Our ideal candidates are highly proactive, results‑focused, and adaptable communicators—equally confident engaging donors from diverse backgrounds, briefing senior leaders, and collaborating with subject matter experts.

You will bring energy, persistence, and a sense of adventure to navigating a complex and dynamic organisational environment, consistently finding ways to move work forward and achieve meaningful outcomes.

We are driven by ambitious KPIs and a clear vision for growth, and we support our team to succeed, celebrate their wins, and help them plan for future career progression. We cherish our friendly, supportive and resilient team culture.

Your background may be in fundraising, business development, sales, strategic communications, arts management, or the non-profit sector. Diverse candidates are welcome. Your most important quality will be the commitment and capability to deliver an outstanding level of service to our donors and to ANU.

For further information

For further information please contact Joanne James, Senior Philanthropy Manager, T: 0437 698 136, E: [e-mail]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on [e-mail]

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 26 April 2026 11.55pm (Canberra time)