Philanthropy Manager, The Australian National University. Canberra ACT. Fundraising (Community Services & Development). Other (Education & Training). Full-time. $115,511 - $123,519 per annum plus 17% super. Classification: ANU Officer 8 (Administration). Salary package: $112,693 - $120,506 per annum plus 17% superannuation. Terms: Full-time, Continuing.

About the role Our Philanthropy Managers work strategically with generous supporters and talented colleagues to secure transformational donations for an exciting range of ANU priority projects. We seek people who are proven self-starters, intellectually curious, work fast and write well, have a talent for building relationships and rapport, and are highly proactive and results-focused. Our Philanthropy Managers must be smart, adaptable communicators, equally comfortable engaging donors from all walks of life, briefing senior leaders, and partnering with subject matter experts. You will need energy, persistence, and a sense of adventure to get things done in a complex, dynamic organisational environment.

We are driven by ambitious KPIs and a clear vision for growth, and we support our team to succeed, celebrate their wins, and help them plan for future career progression. We cherish our friendly, supportive, flexible, and resilient team culture. Your background may be in fundraising, business development, sales, strategic communications, arts management, or the non-profit sector. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. Your most important quality will be the commitment and capability to deliver an outstanding level of service to our donors and to ANU.

About us: ANU is unique among Australian universities. ANU Advancement builds meaningful relationships with alumni, donors, and the wider community, driving the philanthropic support so valuable in bringing our university’s vision to life. Our Philanthropy Managers play a leading role in connecting ANU with people and organizations who share our conviction in the power of research and education to remake our world for the better.

We want every donation to have an impact, and we love to connect passionate donors with opportunities to make a difference—whether that’s through tackling climate change, creating Indigenous scholarships, or driving life-changing innovations in medical research. Together, we’re growing a culture of philanthropy and working towards a better future.

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For further information contact Shehana Samaraweera, Senior Philanthropy Manager T: 61498513938 E: Shehana.Samaraweera@anu.edu.au