Community Development Office | Operational Staff Join ourCommunity Development team as our next AdvancementManager , shaping philanthropyand community connections Build meaningful relationships and inspire transformationalgiving Help shape the future of Canberra Grammar School as weapproach our Centenary in 2029 About the Role The Advancement Manager leads the School's philanthropicprogramme and the integrated team responsible for alumniengagement, archives and giving. This role holds primaryaccountability for major gifts, planned giving, the Centenaryphilanthropic programme and the management of the School's donorrelationships, also overseeing the Alumni Engagement Manager andArchivist. The Advancement Manager is required to engage with major donors,bequest prospects and Foundation Board members across the fulldonor cycle: discovery, cultivation, ask, management and renewal.The Manager develops the School's case for philanthropic support,leads campaign sequencing through to the centenary in 2029 andbeyond. Ensuring the School's heritage, alumni community andphilanthropic programme operate as a coherent and alignedfunction. About You You are dedicated, passionate and possess the following: Demonstrated senior-level experience in advancement,philanthropy or fundraising in an independent school,university or major not-for-profit context Proven track record of personally cultivating, solicitingand closing five-and six-figure (or larger) gifts, withcredible evidence of donor relationship management at themajor-gift level Experience leading a team and developing direct reports,with the credibility and presence to hold a multi-function teamto a high standard Sophisticated relational intelligence and the personalauthority to engage with donors, Board members and seniorcommunity leaders with discretion and care Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with experiencetranslating strategy into measurable plans and reportingperformance honestly Experience designing or implementing donor CRM, plannedgiving programmes or campaign infrastructure Exceptional written communication, including thepreparation of Cases for Support, Board papers and major-giftproposals Sound understanding of compliance obligations infundraising, privacy and ethical practice All team members at CGS are required to have: A valid ACT Working with Vulnerable People Card A current National Police Check; and Full working rights within Australia Benefits for you A competitive salary and superannuation of 13.5% (forpermanent team members) Employee awards program and generous professionaldevelopment funding Attractive salary packaging arrangements Complimentary daily barista-made coffee Delicious daily morning tea and discounted lunches Access to the onsite health clinic and annual influenzavaccinations 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program 14 weeks of paid parental leave (for permanent teammembers) School fee concessions (for permanent team members) Onsite parking #J-18808-Ljbffr