The University of Sydney
Associate Director, Community Giving
🇦🇺Sydney, New South Wales, Australia2 days ago
MidFull TimeEN
About the opportunity
The Advancement Portfolio has a great fixed term opportunity until end of December 2026 as a Fundraising Manager in their Alumni and Supporter Experience team.
The role sees you supporting University fundraising initiatives by helping steer Community Giving’s program review to shape future strategic initiatives and its program mix, while proactively guiding next steps and driving progress.
Reporting to the Director, Alumni and Supporter Experience, you will work with the Director to identify and implement compelling donor journeys and work collaboratively across Advancement and the wider University to build a culture of philanthropy.
You will continue to evolve a sustainable, profitable program that delivers a pipeline of respected, engaged, quality donors that have a high propensity to leave a gift in their will and/or make a major donation in their lifetime.
The Fundraising Manager is also responsible for building a high-performing team that is aligned around key goals, strategies and KPIs that support the portfolio’s broader philanthropic ambitions.
About you
The University values trust, accountability and excellence. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Fundraising Manager who:
has experience in managing fundraising campaigns and strategies
possesses proven management experience, together with flexibility, capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and environments
can effectively manage a diverse group of key stakeholders on large or complex projects, and has the ability to develop/cultivate productive relationships with industry providers and key users
has strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills together with effective leadership and people management skills
has demonstratable influencing and persuasion skills that have led to positive outcomes within complex organisational or project situations, including excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills
has financial management experience and literacy, experience managing budgets and controlling income and expenditure for a project
About us
The Alumni and Supporter Experience team engages with a diverse community of over 440,000 alumni through a wide range of communications, events, volunteering programs, fundraising, and engagement initiatives.
Our alumni have achieved remarkable feats and are consistently ranked among the world's most employable graduates. They include Nobel laureates, Pulitzer prize winners, Australian prime ministers, humanitarians, teachers, inventors, medical innovators, and thousands like them who have changed lives all around the world.
When you join the University of Sydney, you become an integral part of a community in which you are fully supported to achieve your career ambitions. You’ll be in a workplace where development is encouraged, and intellectual pursuits foster a sense of purpose and confidence including:
35-hour work week
flexible working model
up to 36 weeks paid parental leave
access to health and wellbeing services
tax-efficient salary packaging options
ongoing training and development
Pre-employment check
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
To apply for this opportunity please complete the online application including:
a copy of your resume AND
cover letter
Closing date: 11:59pm Sunday 31st May 2026
The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
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Applications Close
Sunday 31 May 2026 11:59 PM
