Development Manager

We now have a continuing opportunity as Development Manager, FMH

As Development Manager, FMH, you will be responsible for raising major financial gifts that will support projects and programs across the University, with a focus of raising funds across your faculty or school, playing a role in managing Faculty relationships. The incumbent will be required to identify and engage high net-worth donor prospects, align their interest and passions to the strategic priorities of the University, and successfully solicit gifts with a value of $100,000 or more. We are looking for the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate their experience in major gifts fundraising in their application.

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Development Manager, FMH, who has: 

• a background in major gift fundraising, with a demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate $100,000 + gift opportunities
• a strong track record of achievement and meeting stretch financial targets
• demonstrated relationship building and strong leadership skills with the ability to engage internal and external stakeholders
• has highly developed emotional intelligence – you are self-aware with exceptional interpersonal skills
• can work autonomously and is naturally a high-achiever and driven by success both professionally and personally
• has superior time-management, prioritisation and organisation skills.

The Advancement Portfolio strengthens the University's capacity to deliver world-class education and research through philanthropy, alumni engagement and strategic partnerships. We work collaboratively across the University to build meaningful relationships and create opportunities that generate lasting impact for our communities and society.