Development Associate

CDP, in partnership with Many Tribes One Mob, is representing a Sydney-based university, offering an exciting opportunity for a self-driven and passionate fundraiser to join the Advancement Portfolio’s Faculty of Medicine and Health team as a Development Associate, with a dedicated focus on Nursing and Midwifery.

In this pivotal role, you will play a key part in driving transformative change by cultivating and securing major gifts that advance the school’s mission.

Through strategic donor engagement, stewardship, and collaboration with internal stakeholders, you will create meaningful partnerships that unlock new possibilities and ensure impactful outcomes for the future of nursing and midwifery research and education.

Philanthropy is driven by vision, compassion, and action. It’s about creating meaningful change and making a difference by addressing the needs of others. The power of giving has fuelled groundbreaking research, opened doors to millions of educational opportunities, and strengthened communities worldwide. This is the transformative impact of generosity.

In this role, you will inspire and connect with high-net-worth donors, matching their passions with ambitious projects that would otherwise go unrealised, or with education and outreach opportunities to support the next generation of leaders and innovators. You will build strong internal relationships with academic leaders to understand how their critical work can be aligned with donor aspirations. Be part of raising the profile of philanthropy across the University and making an enduring impact.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. They value the spirit of collaboration, achieving more together. As such, they seek to recruit talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Development Associate who:

• Is a natural relationship builder – you enjoy interacting with people one-on-one and fostering relationships with individuals at different levels and from diverse cultures;
• has excellent communication skills, both listening and written, enabling you to develop compelling proposals or cases for support that align with a prospective donor’s interests;
• possesses highly developed emotional intelligence – you are self-aware with exceptional interpersonal skills; an active listener with a proactive work ethic;
• demonstrated experience in fundraising (preferred);
• is a high-achiever, naturally driven by success both professionally and personally;
• is confident in handling data with confidentiality and integrity;
• is passionate about Nursing or midwifery and can demonstrate this in a cover letter, along with explaining why you would be a strong candidate for this role.

For a confidential call to discuss this opportunity and answer any questions you may have, please call Jeromine on 0404888***. Compensation quoted excludes 17% superannuation, flexible workplace and benefits.