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Join the Advancement team, Deakin to build meaningful donor relationships and support projects, students, and research through impactful fundraising efforts.
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or Geelong, Waterfront Campus + hybrid work arrangements&
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ull-time and fixed-term for 12 months from September 2025&
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s a Philanthropic Leadership Giving Officer you will:&
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ith enthusiasm, identify, qualify, and cultivate prospective donors to support Deakin's strategic fundraising priorities.&
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onduct discovery meetings to assess donor interest and potential, referring to major gift officers when appropriate, and demonstrate your understanding of philanthropy&
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se data insights from Deakin ARMS and related systems to qualify and manage donor prospects.&
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e highly organised and maintain accurate and timely records of donor interactions in the Deakin Advancement CRM.&
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oordinate donor engagement efforts and collaborate with the donor experience team to ensure seamless stewardship.&
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n a typical day, you will:&
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nalyse complex information, distil key issues, and communicate clear, logical solutions in simple terms.&
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xplore innovative approaches by drawing on diverse perspectives and applying creative problem-solving.&
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rioritise tasks, evaluate progress, and select effective solutions while supporting and empowering your team.&
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hampion and implement change, overcoming resistance and clearly communicating its purpose and benefits.&
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uild strong relationships, seek and respond to feedback, and promote positive wellbeing across your team and stakeholders.&
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ere's how to apply:&
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lease submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.&
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or a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Tamra Keating, Associate Director Principal Giving via or call via 0438 081 074.&
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or a copy of the position description, please see below:&
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D, Coordinator Leadership Giving.pdf&
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lick here for more information about Advancement at Deakin.&
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pplications for this position close at 11:55pm, Sunday 10 August 2025.&
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re You Ready?&
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eakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.&
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e understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.&
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e value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.&
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Administrative, Project Management, and General Business
* Industries
Higher Education, Fundraising, and Philanthropic Fundraising Services
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