Organisation : UNSW Sydney
Location : Sydney (Sydney)
Work type : Full-time
Sector : Education & Training
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $93,590 - $101,292+ 17% super + annual leave loading
Application closing date : 24 Feb, 2019
About the organisation
- Join one of the leading philanthropic programs in Australia at the commencement of an inaugural, University wide philanthropic campaign
- Genuine prospects for future career development and progression
The Organisation:
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work. We aspire to be Australia’s global university, improving and transforming lives through excellence in research, outstanding education and a commitment to advancing a just society.
Philanthropy is critical to the success of the 2025 Strategy. Beginning with the appointment of a new Vice-President, Philanthropy in February 2016, UNSW is committed to building a world-class development and engagement team that will help advance UNSW’s ambitious goals. Our Development and International Development Teams work closely with individuals, corporations, and foundations to raise philanthropic support for the university’s highest priorities.
About the role
The Opportunity
UNSW Engineering is consistently ranked as the number one engineering faculty in Australia and one of the top 50 in the world. Our students are inspired to be internationally renowned teachers who are also leading researchers. UNSW Engineering graduates are highly sought after in Australia and well as internationally. Career opportunities for our students are enhanced through our strong industry partnerships and extensive international alumni network.
Under broad direction from the Director Development, Engineering, you will implement strategies to achieve philanthropic revenue targets, as well as manage a personal portfolio of approximately 100 prospects. Success is measured in terms of donor engagement, philanthropic income and portfolio progress (identification, cultivation, proposal, stewardship). Key responsibilities include:
- Work collaboratively with academic leaders to identify projects that require philanthropic support and foster productive relationships
- Build and manage a personal portfolio of 100 prospects and develop strong and sustainable relationships with these individuals to identify and deepen their interest in UNSW
- Prepare proposals, solicitation letters, and other cultivation materials and stewardship information for major gift prospects and donors and ensure cultivation and stewardship plans for all prospect and donors in the portfolio are effective and complete
- Develop and implement an annual work plan to maximise effectiveness and ensure activity targets (including number of prospect visits) and revenue goals are met
About the successful applicant
You are a self-driven and motivated fundraising and/or engagement professional, looking for the opportunity to utilise your skills in a world-class fundraising team, with access to the support, training and mentoring to progress your major donor fundraising career.
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this job listing.
Please quote in application: Development Officer – UNSW Engineering via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Education_and_Training
