In this time of rapid change and complex international challenges we need a bold leader and collaborator that drives real-world solutions through the power of philanthropy
Located on the Camperdown / Darlington Campus.
Full-time continuing with a competitive salary package including leave loading and a generous employer’s contribution to superannuation
We now have a leadership opportunity for a Director of Development (Arts and Culture), to join our Advancement portfolio. This is an exciting time to join one of the most successful fundraising team in Australia. Following the nation’s first $1 billion-dollar fundraising campaign, the Advancement portfolio has launched their next transformative comprehensive campaign For Good.
The Director of Development (Arts and Culture) is a senior role in the portfolio, responsible for the fundraising success of the University across the Arts and Culture portfolio, which includes the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University Schools and University Museums. Building on a number of established relationships and a strong trajectory of major and principal gifts, this position will establish, manage and nurture philanthropic relationships with existing and prospective donors for the Arts and Culture portfolio.
The incumbent will take a leadership role in fundraising across the Faculty and Schools and will use their skills and experience to close gifts of $1 million +, with a focus on significant major and principal gifts to achieve substantial personal fundraising targets. The incumbent will also grow and develop a team of high performing Development Officers, who work collaboratively with the wider Advancement Portfolio to achieve the University’s philanthropy and engagement goals.
Working closely with academic leadership, this position is also charged with growing a culture of philanthropy across the Faculty and Schools to increase awareness of and engagement with the fundraising process.
About you
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 Director of Development (Arts and Culture) who:
has extensive background in fundraising, with a demonstrated ability to identify and negotiate major and principal gift opportunities. Can demonstrate their success in closing multiple $1 million+ gifts and meeting stretch financial targets
has proven leadership experience with the ability to mentor, inspire and motivate a group of ambitious and goal-oriented professionals
has the ability to think strategically and provide robust, tactical advice on fundraising strategy
has current knowledge of best practices in development
Can demonstrate their success in establishing, cultivating and maintaining high-level, strong relationships with influential donors
has a background and a passion working in the arts space and can demonstrate this in their covering letter
About us
The Advancement team at the University of Sydney is one of the most successful fundraising programs in Australian higher education. Having completed the nation’s first $1BN fundraising campaign and embarking on the next, For Good , the team is not only the finest performing, its success facilitates the largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible.
For 175 years, we've united great minds for the power of good. Together with our remarkable community, we're creating transformative real-world impact.
Universities have always played a pivotal role in shaping society: educating citizens, advancing research, supporting healthcare and strengthening economies. In the coming decades, our people will continue to break the mould and create innovative solutions to modern-day challenges.
We are harnessing philanthropic and alumni support to deliver transformational change locally and beyond.
Working in the Advancement team at the University you will be part of…