Advancement Manager (Major Gifts)
$116,349–$128,806 year
On-site · Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
Job Summary
Advancement Manager (Major Gifts) drives major donor cultivation and stewardship for Flinders University, managing donor relationships and developing new engagement ideas. The role emphasizes relationship-based fundraising, writing to prospective donors, and using Raiser's Edge to track, manage, and report donor engagement. It operates within the Alumni and Advancement team, supporting students and researchers through philanthropic support, with KPIs and collaboration across a fundraising team; progress towards postgraduate qualifications is expected. The position is based at Bedford Park, Kaurna Country, Australia, and is full-time with comprehensive benefits and an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in relationship-based fundraising
- Experience using philanthropic client relationship management (e.g., Raiser's Edge) to track, manage and report on donor engagement activities
- Experience in higher education or similarly complex institutional environment desirable
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to tailor messaging to different audiences
- Ability to manage a portfolio, prioritise competing demands, and maintain attention to detail
- Progress towards postgraduate qualifications or equivalent experience/education/training
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