Strategic Philanthropy & Advancement Lead

Scotch College; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Morning tea and lunch provided daily

Up to six days of gifted leave

Professional learning and development

Free onsite parking

Staff meals and catering

Job summary

Scotch College Western Australia invites applications for the Manager of Philanthropy and Advancement on a three-year initial contract starting early 2027 at the Perth campus in Swanbourne. The role focuses on growing the college's philanthropy programme, securing major gifts, endowments and bequests, and strengthening donor engagement to support scholarships and facilities.

You will report to the Director of Admissions and Advancement, build relationships with donors, alumni and the Scotch

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in philanthropy, fundraising, business development, relationship management, client engagement, or a comparable field.
• Proven ability to build, nurture and grow trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, clients, donors, partners or community members.
• Experience using CRM databases or relationship management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the College's philanthropy strategy and annual fundraising plans.
• Build, manage and steward relationships with major donors and prospective supporters.
• Identify, cultivate and secure major gifts, endowment contributions and bequests.
• Lead annual appeals, giving programmes and targeted fundraising initiatives.
• Develop compelling cases for support, donor proposals, impact reports and stewardship communications.
• Create meaningful opportunities for donors to engage with the impact of their giving.
• Work with College leadership, volunteers, alumni, parents and community stakeholders to strengthen philanthropic engagement.
• Maintain high standards of donor management, data integrity, governance, compliance and reporting.
• Monitor fundraising performance and support the long‑term growth of philanthropic revenue.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor engagement

Stakeholder management

Strategic fundraising

Communication

CRM experience

Tools

CRM databases

Job description

Scotch College Western Australia invites applications for the Manager of Philanthropy and Advancement on a three-year initial contract starting early 2027 at the Perth campus in Swanbourne. The role focuses on growing the college's philanthropy programme, securing major gifts, endowments and bequests, and strengthening donor engagement to support scholarships and facilities.

You will report to the Director of Admissions and Advancement, build relationships with donors, alumni and the Scotch