Senior Advancement Manager

Outstanding opportunity to build upon your Advancement career within a Group of Eight University

Leading a diversely-skilled team, your responsibilities will include prospect research and donor stewardship, as well as managing a portfolio of major gift prospects; identifying, cultivating, soliciting and nurturing donors in support of key initiatives at the University of Adelaide.

The Senior Advancement Manager is responsible for the execution of advancement plans and strategies to accomplish ambitious fundraising goals, as well as the related personal and team results.

The ideal candidate will bring a proven track record in securing and maintaining long term relationships within an educational or community environment, along with relevant tertiary qualifications. A positive attitude and genuine commitment to making a difference in a philanthropic educational setting is paramount.

This exciting and pivotal role is suited to an excellent communicator and team builder with sound organisational and time management skills, the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - and someone not afraid to make the ask .

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience of major gift fundraising and developing fundraising programs.
• A track record of proven success in major gift fundraising at the $25,000 to $100,000+ level.
• Experience of how and why a systemic, and data-lead approach to fundraising supports the most effective and efficient philanthropic outcomes.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, appropriate to dealing with stakeholders and supporters.
• High level skills in influencing, negotiating, motivating and communicating across a large complex organisation and the ability to manage relationships at a senior level.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide us a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. And our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honestly, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. And our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Your Branch's broader role

The External Relations Portfolio comprises two units: Advancement and Partnerships and Corporate Relations. External Relations develops and fosters partnerships and links with media, business, government, alumni, and the community and to optimise the effectiveness and efficiency of engagement activities, including philanthropic fundraising, within one portfolio.

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click the link to the online application form below and address and upload your responses to all selection criteria. Applications close 11:55pm, 1 December 2019.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Yvonne Martin-Clark

Deputy Director, Advancement

E: yvonne.martin-clark@adelaide.edu.au

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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