Senior Development Lead: Major Gifts & STEMM Philanthropy

UWA; Crawley; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian university is seeking a Senior Development Manager to drive partnerships and secure funding for research initiatives. This role involves managing a portfolio of major donors, leading a high-performing team, and collaborating with academic leaders. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in fundraising and strategic leadership in research environments. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including parental leave and superannuation.

Benefits

26 weeks paid parental leave

17% superannuation

Discounted health insurance

Qualifications

• Experienced philanthropy professional with strategic leadership skills.
• Extensive experience in securing major investments.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire fundraisers.

Responsibilities

• Build high value philanthropic partnerships.
• Lead and mentor the Development team.
• Partner with senior academic leaders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Relationship excellence

Fundraising in research intensive environments

Mentoring

Understanding of fundraising legislation

Job description

A leading Australian university is seeking a Senior Development Manager to drive partnerships and secure funding for research initiatives. This role involves managing a portfolio of major donors, leading a high-performing team, and collaborating with academic leaders. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in fundraising and strategic leadership in research environments. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits including parental leave and superannuation.