Strategic Principal Gifts Manager – Ultra-High Net Worth

University of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Sydney is seeking a Principal Gifts Manager for the Advancement Portfolio. You will lead strategic donor engagement, craft compelling proposals, and drive complex programs to secure transformational gifts of $10 million or more.

The role is a parental leave contract, focusing on high-level strategy rather than a donor portfolio, and requires agility in a fast-paced environment. In collaboration with Development Directors and the Deputy Director, you will balance long-term

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to identify and strategise donor engagement for significant gifts.
• Experience drafting compelling proposals and reports for senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with proven delivery of complex initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement donor engagement strategies for ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
• Create compelling proposals and presentations for major gifts.
• Manage and monitor donor programs, timelines, budgets and outcomes.

Skills

Donor engagement

Proposal writing

Project management

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

KPI tracking

Job description

University of Sydney is seeking a Principal Gifts Manager for the Advancement Portfolio. You will lead strategic donor engagement, craft compelling proposals, and drive complex programs to secure transformational gifts of $10 million or more.

The role is a parental leave contract, focusing on high-level strategy rather than a donor portfolio, and requires agility in a fast-paced environment. In collaboration with Development Directors and the Deputy Director, you will balance long-term