Advancement Manager, Donor Growth

Our vision is to be a leading public university of technology recognised for our global impact. We are a dynamic and innovative university, ranked by the Times Higher Education as Australia's top young university and located centrally in one of the world's most liveable and exciting cities. With a culturally diverse campus life and extensive international exchange and research programs, UTS prepares graduates for the workplaces of today and tomorrow and endeavours to undertake excellent research that delivers global impact.
Detailed Description
About the Role
The Advancement Manager, Donor Growth will manage and grow a fundraising program to attract new donors, retain donors, increase donor participation and gift giving, focusing on first time giving, recurring and regular gifts from alumni, staff and other UTS friends along with supporting and promoting external/community fundraising activities
Your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing, managing and nurturing the Advancement Small Gift Giving Strategy including a variety of small gift giving programs in consultation with the Chief Advancement Officer

• Overseeing a multi-channel annual calendar of integrated and coordinated solicitation and communications which includes annual fund-raising targets focussed on increasing the number of small gift donors (

$25K), retaining donors, acquiring regular donors, growing the average gift size and increasing the frequency of gifts

• Implementing and managing customer experience initiatives including recognition programs and novel incentives for regular and significant individual donors

• In collaboration with the Manager, Prospect Research and Management analysing UTS giving data to identify new major gift or bequest donors

With examples, please outline in a separate document how you meet the following five key selection criteria points:

• A highly self-motivated individual with the ability to implement strategies and tactics to achieve Donor Growth objectives

• Extensive marketing experience in the not-for-profit or educational setting with a strong focus on market growth strategies and tactics

• Data analysis capabilities related to segmenting constituents to maximise strategies and effectiveness of market growth activities and tracking results

• A proven ability to generate innovative ideas, fresh perspectives and creative solutions that will add value and growth

• Strong project management skills

Remuneration/Salary
Base Salary Range: $113,282 to $129,017 pa (HEW 8)
This role attracts 17% superannuation in addition to the base salary.
UTS staff also benefit from a wide range of Employee Benefits include flexible work practices, child care centres, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.
This position is full-time and appointment will be made on a continuing basis.