Assistant Director, Major Gifts

Job description

The NTU University Advancement Office (UAO) supports the University’s giving mission by fostering meaningful relationships and strategic partnerships with philanthropists, alumni, business community partners, corporations, foundations and friends that result in goodwill and philanthropy towards education and research. We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to join the Major Gifts team. The key responsibilities are: To develop and manage relationships and activities related to the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and major gifts to maximise the University’s philanthropic outcomes. To take a strategic approach to fundraising which include major gifts, capital fundraising, corporate donations, grants and bequests. To leverage on the University leadership, faculty, and volunteers, in collaboration with other UAO colleagues, to advance relationships and gift discussions and ensure alumni, friends and corporate partners and foundations are best positioned to provide maximum levels of philanthropic support for NTU’s campaign priorities. To lead and facilitate gift structuring to optimise donor’s gift purpose and manage the process of closing the gift and work with the UAO Stewardship Team to cultivate and steer donors to the next level of giving. Requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Experience in Higher Education/Not-For-Profit fundraising with an ability to achieve monthly activity targets as a key metric of performance, is preferred. Candidates with appropriate business development/consultative sales experience may also be considered. Demonstrated experience managing complex and diverse relationships and the proven ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders. Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven ability to liaise, consult and negotiate confidently and professionally with donors, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders at all levels. Excellent written communication skills with extensive experience in developing business cases, proposals, and presentations. Well-developed planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload, meet deadlines and work under pressure in a fast-moving team environment. Sound acumen and strong professional presence as well as a collegial work style that promotes teamwork, creativity and open communication. Awareness of and sensitivity to a diverse range of stakeholders. A global, socially conscious mindset with an understanding and appreciation of cultural and intercultural sensitives. A proactive and solutions-oriented approach. Ability to influence without authority. Appointment titles offered will commensurate with candidate’s prior work experiences. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Hiring Institution: NTU