Senior Coordinator, Advancement (Leadership Annual Giving)

Job Description

Senior Coordinator, Advancement (Leadership Annual Giving) Apply Locations: St Lucia Campus Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted 20 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: R-48397 About This Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Coordinator, Advancement (Leadership Annual Giving) based within the Global and Institutional Philanthropy team. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing a Leadership Annual Giving (LAG) program to grow the number of donors who give $1,000 to $10,000 annually. You will partner with faculties and institutes, and key stakeholders to gather data, maintain relationships with a large group of donors through targeted cultivation strategies, and monitor and evaluate the program to ensure its success. In addition to analytical skills, you will require creative thinking and the ability to build relationships with new donors. Under the supervision of, and with guidance from the Senior Manager and Head of Advancement (Student Experience), you will implement, coordinate, and review the emerging LAG program at UQ. Key Responsibilities: Build and manage a pipeline of 300+ Leadership Annual Giving (LAG) donors ($1K-$10K annually), cultivating and stewarding relationships. Develop innovative outreach strategies to engage a high volume of donors and identify major gift potential ($50K+) for referral. Work with the Annual Giving and Prospect Development teams to implement lead tracking, reporting, and CRM transition. Strengthen cross-departmental relationships, promote a university-wide philanthropic culture, and adhere to best practices. Meet fundraising KPIs, analyze campaign data, support new donor-funded projects, and represent UQ at events. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavor across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave 17% superannuation contributions 17.5% annual leave loading Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family UQ Study for Staff On-campus childcare options Affordable parking (from just $5.75 a day) Salary packaging options About Advancement and Community Engagement Throughout its history, The University of Queensland has benefited from the support of its alumni and community through engagement, volunteering, and gifts. We are committed to positioning UQ as a worthy destination for philanthropy, ensuring future generations have access to educational opportunity and that we continue to deliver world-leading research and innovation. Equally, our focus is on building strong relationships with more than 340,000 alumni worldwide, as Change Makers. Together we create opportunities to share knowledge, skills, ideas, and provide mentoring and peer coaching opportunities that provide lifelong beneficial partnerships. About You Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant area and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to prepare complex documentation, and communicate with diverse groups within and external to the University. Demonstrated experience in developing networks, building relationships, and operationalizing partnerships. Organizational and administrative skills with the demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and establish priorities, with a commitment to quality outcomes. Self-motivated and the ability to work autonomously and as a team member. Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong preference for experience with software and CRMs such as Raiser’s Edge, Graduway, and/or Salesforce. A good understanding and awareness of the operational environment within and outside UQ and current issues in Australian and international higher education. Exceptional writing skills would be an asset. The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer-sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Maritza Messina, Senior Manager and Head of Advancement (Student Experience) via For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at , stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered: Cover letter summarizing how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section Resume Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable, and inclusive selection process, which recognizes that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to for accessibility support or adjustments. Applications close Thursday, 20 March 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-48397). #J-18808-Ljbffr