Deputy Director, Donor Relations

We are currently seeking a forward-thinking, innovative Deputy Director, Donor Relations with strong strategic leadership skills, process implementation and stakeholder management skills to join our portfolio.Reporting into the Executive Director, Development (Faculties) and working closely with the Senior Leadership of the Advancement Portfolio, the Deputy Director, Donor Relations will be responsible for leading a team of highly specialised Donor Relations professionals to implement the Donors Relations Roadmap, which looks to build off the strengths of the program, whilst embedding efficiencies and streamlining activity to deliver the greatest impact for our donors and the University.This role will be pivotal in maintaining and expanding the team’s capacity to build the focus on repeat giving of our major and principal gifts donors through delivering strategic and bespoke experiences that demonstrate the impact of their philanthropic giving and how this aligns with the University’s priorities. Philanthropy is essential to the delivery of the . To support the ambitions of the University, the Advancement Portfolio is in the planning phase of the next comprehensive campaign. Building alignment between donors’ future aspirations and the University’s goals is critical to the Donor Relations program.To achieve the ambitious philanthropy goals, it will be essential for the Deputy Director, Donor Relations to focus the team’s resources where they can have the largest impact, whilst maintaining our high stewardship standards for all donors. This will require this role to lead a program of change management and introduce new approaches and processes to deliver quality and meaningful stewardship experiences. As part of this workstream, this role will collaborate closely with the Events, and Marketing & Communications Teams to deliver annual and multi-year plans for donor recognition and engagement initiatives, with the aim of fostering donor loyalty and retention.About youThe 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 Deputy Director, Donor Relations who is experienced in:Implementing complex change processes and streamlining work functions whilst maintaining high levels of donor/customer satisfaction and experience, with the ability to think strategically in a dynamic environment.Managing, supporting, mentoring and growing a high-performing team.Working with and enabling success across a range of diverse, complex stakeholders, including senior University leadership.Initiating and reviewing analytical data and reporting across relevant University teams to ensure we can communicate impact, both quantitatively and qualitatively, to our donor audiences.Communicating, utilising excellent interpersonal skills, coupled with diplomacy and tact for continual problem solving.Demonstrating a proactive mindset and is highly creative with experience in thinking outside of the box and delivering innovative solutions.Deploying consistent organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritise and work within often very tight deadlines.Acting as a true team player, able to collaborate with colleagues across the wider Portfolio team and the University, including the senior leadership team, students, alumni, professional staff and academics.About usThe Advancement Portfolio 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 soon to embark upon the next, the team is not only the finest performing, its success facilitates the largest real-world impact that philanthropic giving makes possible.Since its inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to philanthropy and underpin our long-term strategy for excellence and growth. We’re Australia's first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 60,000 students.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.ApplicationsIntending applicants are welcome to seek further information about the position and for recruitment-related enquiries, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Sarah Scott atClosing Date – 11:59pm on Sunday 23rd June 2024Sponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.Pre-employment checksYour 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.The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.© The University of SydneyClick to view the for
this role.Applications Close Sunday 23 June 2024 11:59 PM