Manager, Foundation and Corporate Philanthropy

Manager, Foundation and Corporate Philanthropy

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About This Opportunity

Ready to shape the future of philanthropy at UQ? Join a visionary team driving strategic fundraising initiatives that fuel research, innovation, and student success. As Manager, Foundation and Corporate Philanthropy, you'll be at the forefront of cultivating high-impact relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners, helping to unlock transformative gifts that align with UQ's bold ambitions.

This role leads major gift fundraising across interdisciplinary projects, partnering with UQ-affiliated entities and external organisations to advance University-wide priorities. You'll design bespoke cultivation strategies, steward institutional donors, and collaborate with internal teams to amplify philanthropic outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative strategies to engage institutional donors aligned with UQ's mission.
• Collaborate across Advancement, Research Partnerships, and University offices to coordinate donor engagement.
• Conduct strategic research on philanthropic organisations to identify resonance with UQ's social-impact initiatives.
• Provide expert advice and lead fundraising efforts for priority projects.
• Represent UQ in external philanthropic forums and build enduring relationships with benefactors.

There may be after hours/weekend work and travel as necessary to develop donor relationships.

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 endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Benefits

• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave
• Health and wellness discounts, including fitness passport, yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About Advancement And Community Engagement

Advancement and Community Engagement (ACE) leads UQ's social impact-focused portfolio. This includes oversight of philanthropic partnerships, The Queensland Commitment, global alumni engagement, community engagement and events, and relationship management systems and services. 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. We are building strong relationships with more than 350,000 alumni worldwide as ChangeMakers.

About You

• Qualifications and training equivalent to a postgraduate degree in fundraising/philanthropy, or equivalent experience/education.
• Strong knowledge of philanthropy and fundraising; awareness of the Australian fundraising environment.
• Proven experience in strategic fundraising programs and managing complex projects.
• Excellent negotiation, tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and ethical awareness; strong interpersonal skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines; ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Experience in providing high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders and managing key networks across tertiary, research, corporate, industry environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information to academic and general communities.

The successful candidate may be required to complete pre-employment checks including right to work in Australia, criminal check, and education check. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment; employer sponsored work rights are not available.

Questions? For more information, contact Tara Turner, Deputy Vice-President, Global and Institutional Philanthropy at t.turner@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, contact Talent Acquisition at talent@uq.edu.au with the job reference number.

How to Apply

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the About You section

Applications close Tuesday, 7 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56059).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Higher Education

Applications close Tuesday, 7 October 2025 at 11.00pm AEST (R-56059).

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