Strategic Principal Gifts Manager (Indigenous)

Centre for Continuing Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney's Advancement team seeks a Manager, Principal Gifts on a parental leave contract until February 2028. This targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position plays a pivotal role in shaping donor strategies for transformational gifts of $10 million or more, working with Development Directors and the Deputy Director, Principal Gifts.

You will manage the program of works to engage, cultivate and steward ultra-high-net-worth donors, balance long-term relationship

Qualifications

• Experience developing donor engagement strategies for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
• Ability to distill complex information into concise briefings for stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and proposal writing skills.
• Experience in philanthropy or university fundraising is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program of works to enable major gifts projects.
• Develop and deliver donor strategies at different stages of the donor journey.
• Collaborate with Development Directors and Deputy Director to advance opportunities.
• Balance long-term relationship development with immediate priority actions.

Skills

Donor engagement

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Project management

Proposal writing

Stakeholder management

Job description

The University of Sydney's Advancement team seeks a Manager, Principal Gifts on a parental leave contract until February 2028. This targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander position plays a pivotal role in shaping donor strategies for transformational gifts of $10 million or more, working with Development Directors and the Deputy Director, Principal Gifts.

You will manage the program of works to engage, cultivate and steward ultra-high-net-worth donors, balance long-term relationship