Prospect Strategy & Research Coordinator

University of Technology Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Technology Sydney is seeking a Prospect Strategy & Research professional to transform data into actionable intelligence that informs fundraising decisions and supports major gift planning. Working with the Lead, Prospect Strategy & Research, you will identify new prospects, develop briefing materials, maintain portfolios and monitor engagement, partnering with fundraisers and stakeholders.

The role requires strong research, analytical and communication skills, plus a relevant

Qualifications

• Strong research, analytical and project coordination skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of prospect research, philanthropy or fundraising principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and conduct research on prospective donors using internal and external information sources to support the growth of the major gift pipeline.
• Develop prospect profiles, briefing materials and due diligence reports that support engagement planning and fundraising activity.
• Maintain and optimise prospect portfolios, helping fundraisers identify opportunities, track progression and manage relationships effectively.
• Use dashboards and reports to provide insights that support fundraising strategy and performance.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical thinking

Project coordination

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM systems

Relational databases

Job description

At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference. We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people. When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.

About the Team

The Alumni & Philanthropy Unit builds meaningful relationships with alumni, donors and partners to advance the University's strategic priorities. This is an exciting time to join UTS; significant investment in Advancement is creating new opportunities to strengthen fundraising capability, deepen engagement and drive greater philanthropic impact. You'll join a collaborative and ambitious team committed to helping the University achieve its goals.

About the Role

Behind every major philanthropic gift is a deeper story: a connection to the institution, a passion for a cause, and a desire to create meaningful impact. The Prospect Strategy & Research team plays a key role in uncovering those stories and identifying the people who can help bring them to life.

Working under the guidance of the Lead, Prospect Strategy & Research, you will transform research, data and insights into actionable prospect intelligence that helps fundraisers and senior leaders make informed strategic decisions.

From identifying and qualifying new major gift prospects to developing briefing materials, maintaining portfolios and monitoring engagement opportunities, you will help shape the pipeline of future philanthropic support for UTS.

This is more than a research role. It is an opportunity to partner with fundraisers and stakeholders, and combine your unique skills analytical thinking, curiosity and creativity to uncover opportunities, solve problems and drive fundraising outcomes.

About You

You are a curious, analytical and collaborative professional who enjoys turning information into insight. You can move comfortably between detailed research and the bigger picture, translating complex information into practical insights that others can use. You bring a strong service mindset and enjoy understanding what stakeholders need, building trusted relationships and contributing to shared outcomes. You may already have experience in philanthropy, or you may bring transferable skills from areas such as research, consulting, journalism, customer or professional services, or higher education.

Role Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and conduct research on prospective donors using internal and external information sources to support the growth of the major gift pipeline.
• Develop prospect profiles, briefing materials and due diligence reports that support engagement planning and fundraising activity.
• Maintain and optimise prospect portfolios, helping fundraisers identify opportunities, track progression and manage relationships effectively.
• Use dashboards and reports to provide insights that support fundraising strategy and performance.

Skills, attributes and knowledge

• Strong research, analytical and project coordination skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities with a commitment to quality outcomes .
• Strong customer service mindset, with the ability to understand stakeholder needs, build trust and collaborative relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including Excel, plus experience with CRM or relational databases
• Knowledge of prospect research, philanthropy or fundraising principles, frameworks and best practice is advantageous.

Experience

• Experience in research, development, library research, journalism or a related field.A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent education, training and professional experience; exposure to fundraising, alumni relations, higher education or the not-for-profit sector is desirable.

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $101,262.00 - $109,641.00 (HEW6) plus 17% superannuation (pension)

The position is full time and will be made on a continuing basis. UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities

Closing Date

12 October 2026 at 11.59 pm (AEST)

Accessibility

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UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.