Advancement Manager
Equivalent to ANZSCO Skill Level 1
Role Description:
The Advancement Manager serves as an education institution’s lead fundraiser. The role is responsible for leading, directing, organising, controlling and overseeing the institution’s Advancement / Philanthropic programs and functions. The role will provide strategic advice and leadership in relation to alumni and donor engagement and stewardship, the development and delivery fundraising campaigns and activities, fundraising targets and other program goals. The position may also have direct responsibility for a significant portfolio of key donors and/or major donors.
Tasks may include:
- Develop, direct, and implement the education institution’s advancement/philanthropic strategy and program, in line with the institution’s strategic priorities
- Develop, establish, and ensure delivery of advancement program goals including fundraising targets and other performance indicators
- Provide strategic advice and high-level oversight in the development and implementation of advancement activities and strategies
- Ensure the effective management of all staffing matters relating to the Advancement function and team(s)
- Ensure the effective and efficient operations of the advancement team(s); ensuring staff receive coaching, training and development to grow and perform at a high standard in their roles
- Provide advice to executives on policies and procedures relating to alumni relations and advancement operations
- Lead the development and implementation of the education institution’s strategic plans and framework for alumni relations and engagement activities, alumni and donor communications, alumni and donor information and data management
- Work with executives to identify and capitalise on philanthropic opportunities
- Advocate the advantages of philanthropy to the education institution, alumni, key stakeholders and the broader community
- Establish and foster strong relationships with key/leading donors, internal and external stakeholders
- Ensure the effective management of the budget and reporting processes for the.
At least a Bachelor or higher qualification and have at least 5 years of recent and relevant work experience; OR 10 years of relevant work experience may substitute for a qualification. For full details visit:
- Adelaide City migration.sa.gov.au
Age Concessions are available based on an applicant’s, full details visit skill level
For occupations listed in Skill Level 1 the visa applicant must be no more than 52 years of age at time of lodging a Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional SESR visa application.