Head of FundraisingOffice of Engagement Information Pack

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As Australia’s first private non-profit university, Bond University seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university. Opening its doors in 1989, Bond is one of the most relevant and innovative universities in the Southern Hemisphere. Located on the beautiful Gold Coast, it has been listed in the Global Top 20 Universities in The Times Higher Education Rankings of the Best Small Universities in the World.

Bond University has recently established the Office of Engagement within the Chancellery to support the University’s advancement, philanthropic activities and fundraising efforts.

Head of Fundraising Office of Engagement Full-time, fixed-term appointment (minimum 3 years)

ABOUT THE POSITION: The Office of Engagement at Bond University is a newly established office in the Chancellery. Its aim is to support the advancement of the University through fundraising and philanthropic activities.

Bond is committed to building its alumni engagement and advancement strategies, and strengthening its connections with business and professional leaders, major corporations and its community. Your work will manage and develop the University’s fundraising activities with a view to significantly growing the University’s philanthropic income sources and the endowment fund.

Reporting directly to the Vice President Engagement, this executive role will have the support of key staff who are committed to the University’s future and understand the philanthropic activities of the University. This role is responsible for the development of a fundraising strategy and implementation plan that includes achievable targets for fundraising from either known sources or appropriately researched alternatives.

ABOUT THE PERSON: The successful candidate should be an experienced fundraiser who can deliver tangible results in this diverse development role. They must have strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, along with the ability to lead a small team. Prior experience in higher education is essential, as is the ability to access potential donors and / or have appropriate contacts in this area.

With a national and international focus, the Head of Fundraising will have the capacity to plan and think strategically to ensure alignment with the overall strategic objectives of the University.

FURTHER INFORMATION: For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Ms Catherine Marks, Vice President - Engagement on 07 5595 1243.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:For further details regarding this appointment please reference the position description.

Applications will be submitted online via the Careers at Bond University candidate portal. Please follow the ‘How to apply’ instructions provided. All candidates will be required to register prior to submitting an application.

Applications close 5pm, Wednesday, 27 March, 2019.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview after the closing date. Interviews are proposed to be held after the week commencing 2 April, 2019.

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer.

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The Bond Difference

Bond University is founded on a distinctive ethos that places our students at the centre. We provide an environment of academic excellence, discovery and development for the next generation of global professionals and leaders. As Australia’s first private, non-profit university, we have always thrived on the investment that our students make in their own futures, the commitment of our staff and the support from a strongly engaged community.

The exceptional quality of our students’ experience has always been a hallmark of Bond University. We are committed to teaching excellence, deep engagement between academics and their students, and the personal and transformative development of Bond staff and students. We have built a vibrant, supportive and dynamic culture that welcomes every student and gives them the opportunity to join a connected, passionate and close-knit cohort.

The independent nature of our institution is an essential part of our framework and environment. Our students are encouraged to develop their own sense of identity and an ability for critical thought andself-analysis.

Our community is imbued with the spirit of free enterprise and innovation. Our distinctive approach to teaching, which focuses on holistic development of the individual and our accelerated academic calendar, has always attracted energetic students and academics who are committed to independent thought and action. We have an applied skills curricula embedded within our programs and, as we look forward, entrepreneurship is becoming an even more prominent feature of the distinctive Bond offering.

Our diverse community is globally focused. We work hard to broaden our students’ horizons through international experiences, partnerships and introductions. We have an outstanding campus equipped with modern teaching facilities, high- quality sporting facilities and active student associations, which each contribute to the strong collegiate spirit our students enjoy. As a result, we consistently rate among the best universities in the world for student satisfaction, learner engagement and teaching quality.

We believe in the importance of cross-disciplinary experience and the development of broad and transferable professional skills, including involvement in entrepreneurial practice to give an applied and commercial focus to our students’ discipline-specific knowledge. We focus on critical thinking, communication, leadership and ethical thought and action to help our students develop the skills and attributes that prepare them for success professionally and personally.Employability skills for our graduates are deeply embedded within our curricula and we work with every student to map out personal pathways for realising his or her career goals.

Our academics are invested in the advancement of each of their students and supported by an equally dedicated professional staff. Bond students are provided with outstanding opportunities to become involved with academic projects, professional networks and developments in industry through the relationships established with their professors.

Bond University’s Strategic Plan

PROGRAM Deliver innovative programs attuned to industry and market needs

To continue delivering educational programs that are relevant, distinctive and high quality, and ensure our ability to innovate and move with the market:

1.1Strengthen our distinctive position in the Australian undergraduate education market built on the highest quality of teaching, personalised learning and self-development, through the unparalleled Bond University campus experience. 1.2 Build our suite of innovative, market-led postgraduate programs, including cross-disciplinary study opportunities that exhibit the distinctive characteristics that reflect the Bond ethos of outstanding student experience. 1.3 Create flexible degree offerings, as well as a range of non-degree and short courses, involving modular designs and flexible rules, that are focused on professional outcomes and facilitate articulation and advancement. 1.4 Expand our pathway and language programs with integrated and structured offerings that enable a broader range of students to enter and succeed in our degrees.

To distinguish our University within the market by our commitment to innovative practices which improve student experience and graduate outcomes, and emphasise our intellectual contribution:

2.1 Continually refine the core skills embedded within all our program offerings to ensure the ongoing relevance of our graduate outcomes in a changing world, and provide our graduates with superior skills and knowledge in areas such as information literacy, interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial thinking and adaptability. 2.2 Ensure our programs retain strong links with business and the professions, and that our students graduate with practical experience and skills that prepares them for careers in an increasingly dynamic, innovative and globalised workforce. 2.3 Focus our research efforts and investment strategically, into areas where potential for excellence is demonstrated by alignment with educational programs, existing or developing capacity, available funding opportunities, accessible infrastructure and active collaborations. 2.4 Prioritise innovation within our systems and processes to provide continuous improvement to personalised service for our students and staff.

PRACTICEProvide a service orientated culture focused on outcomes

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Bond University’s 2018 – 2022 Strategic Plan provides a map to guide our collective action over the coming five-year period and signals our priorities for new investment. Importantly, this plan builds upon our existing strengths without diminishing our commitment to the mission that has underpinned our success.

Over the next five years, Bond will prioritise activity in four areas:

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To engage our stakeholders in the message of quality:

3.1 Elevate our standing and reach by engaging with business, industry, government, academe, schools and the community in influential and impactful ways, through research, partnership and collaboration. 3.2 Deepen our involvement with alumni in all aspects of our University life, including governance, advocacy, development, recruitment, mentoring and student outcomes. 3.3 Identify and foster champions to help us grow our endowment base. 3.4 Implement a sophisticated and segmented strategy to reach potential students, that leverages our student- centric culture and unique campus experience and articulates a strong and convincing value proposition.

To harness the abilities, commitment and cohesiveness of our workforce:

4.1 Encourage and promote the culture of passionate support within our University, amongst students, staff, alumni and our broader community. 4.2 Provide supportive mechanisms and programs that grow our teaching and research capability, including enabling early career researchers and women to reach their potential. 4.3 Embrace and implement technology that supports new modes of learning and teaching, and provides students with information and services that enhance their educational and overall experiences. 4.4 Support innovative practice by developing cross-university functional teams, creating opportunities for flexibility within roles and responsibilities, breaking down barriers between academic and professional staff, and ensuring that our reward and performance systems help us to achieve our strategic objectives.

PROFILERaise our reputation, brand and the profile and impact of our research

PEOPLEPromote commitment, agility and responsiveness within our workforce culture 4

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The new Strategic Plan provides us with a direction for action that will allow us to meet the demanding and ever changing challenges in higher education.

Academic Programs

Bond University offers a broad selection of undergraduate degrees and postgraduate qualifications through its four faculties:

• Bond Business School• Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine• Faculty of Law• Faculty of Society & Design

Each Faculty is a leader in its respective field, enhanced by the global standing of its academics, strong engagement with national and international industry sectors and its state-of-the-art facilities.

In addition, Bond University College provides diploma and foundation pathways to undergraduate study, as well as English Language programs. Located within Bond University’s campus, Bond University College is fully integrated with the University’s educational structure and lifestyle.

Research

Research is an integral part of Bond’s success. The University is home to a number of Research Centres, which are distinguished by their innovative and entrepreneurial commitment and collaboration with regional, national and global industry and government partners.

Drawing on the specialist academic expertise within each faculty and inspired by a culture of research, Bond’s capabilities are recognised in areas such as:

• Actuarial and Financial Big Data Analysis• Autism Spectrum Disorder• Comparative Construction• Evidence-based Medicine• Professional Legal Education• Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine• Urology

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Governance

OVERVIEW OF GOVERNANCE STRUCTUREBond University Limited is a non-profit company limited by guarantee.

The governance arrangements provide for the Company, with a membership of 30 members, to appoint the University Council, which is the Board of Directors of Bond University Limited. The Chair of the Board is the Chancellor of the University.

The current Chancellor, the Honourable Dr Annabelle Bennett AO SC was formally elected as Bond University’s 8th Chancellor on 19 April, 2016. Dr Bennett retired as a Judge of the Federal Court of Australia in March 2016 after a distinguished career in the law, including serving as President of the Copyright Tribunal of Australia, Arbitrator of the Court of Arbitration for Sport, Presidential Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and an Additional Judge of the Supreme Court of the ACT.

The Chief Executive Officer of the University, the Vice Chancellor and President, is in turn responsible to the University Council. The current Vice Chancellor and President, Professor Tim Brailsford has served in the position for the past five years and is now in his second term.

The peak academic body of the University, the Academic Senate, is an advisory body to the Vice Chancellor on matters relating to the academic activity of the University.

UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEEThe role and purpose of the University Management Committee is to advise the Vice Chancellor and President on management of the University by:

• Acting as an information exchange between members of Senior Management;

• Acting as an information exchange between Senior Management and the Vice Chancellor;

• Discussing and monitoring strategic direction, incorporating the Strategic / Operational Plan Cycle and Quality Framework;

• Developing and evaluating policy documents to enhance governance of the University;

• Promoting a culture of Continuous Quality Improvement;

• Membership of the University Management Committee includes all Executive Deans, Pro Vice Chancellors, and Vice Presidents.

About the Office of Engagement

This new position will provide an exciting opportunity to develop and sharpen the University’s fundraising activities.

This position will be part of the Office of Engagement Executive which includes the Vice President Engagement, Director - Alumni and Development, Business Manager, Corporate Communications Manager and Editor of the Newsroom. Plus a wider team of (circa 20) staff.

An overview of current activities undertaken by the Office include:

FundraisingThe University has an annual target to generate new donations to support a range of initiatives. The aim is to build the fundraising efforts across the University, which is timely as the institution enters its 30th year.

The majority of the current fundraising plan is directed towards three areas:

• Student scholarships (especially in targeted areas such as sport and indigenous)

• Research targeted at specific research centres and projects

• One-off infrastructure builds

Major gifts are generated from a small but loyal group of individuals. The University has an effective program of reporting and stewardship around these major donors. However, the challenge is to grow this pool of generosity.

Giving to Bond ProgramAs a non-profit institution, any annual surpluses are fed back into the University to further enhance and support the student experience. The Ambition Fund encourages past students, and other supporters of Bond, to make an annual contribution to the University.

The Chancellor’s Circle acknowledges individuals who make a significant donation towards the University to support its learning and teaching endeavours. The Chancellor’s Circle is seen as one strategy to elevate individuals to major donors.

Partnerships and Community EngagementThe University is actively engaged in developing important relationships and partnerships with corporates, industry, sports and arts organisations and the education sector both nationally and internationally.

These endeavours enhance the learning opportunities for students; such as creating research partnerships, internships, scholarships and graduate placements with a number of the world’s leading organisations.

Through this office Bond also significantly supports indigenous students and their communities through scholarships, mentoring and fundraising.

Alumni RelationsThe University has over 26,000 alumni with alumni chapters and committees based in many cities across the world.

Graduates of the University, “Bondies”, who are engaged with the Alumni program stay connected and informed about the institution through a number of initiatives including networking opportunities, alumni committees and chapters, Homecoming events, newsletters and the alumni magazine Arch.

Bond University’s alumni advance the University’s global reputation by supporting new and past students, contributing to events and initiatives, and engaging with their local and international communities.

CommunicationsThe Communications Office at Bond is the official link between the University and the media. The Newsroom promotes our stories from research, to reporting on sporting events, corporate developments and most importantly highlighting our students’ successes.

The University is developing a strategic and proactive approach to communicate with all of its stakeholders. This communication work, along with the Newsroom, will play a significant role in assisting our future fundraising efforts.

Position Description

POSITION TITLEHead of Fundraising

CLASSIFICATION LEVELExecutive

OFFICEOffice of Engagement

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPThis position reports to the Vice President Engagement.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe Head of Fundraising is responsible for managing and developing fundraising as a key source of University revenue. COMPETENCIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlanning and leadership • Develop and implement a fundraising strategy and

implementation plan with achievable targets for fundraising from collaborative partnerships involving trusts and foundations, corporations, alumni, parents, friends and influencers and any other sources based on appropriate research into prospective donors and opportunities;

• Establish, lead and manage the Fundraising team with the primary objective to facilitate fundraising as a key source of University revenue;

• Manage the fundraising budget and funds raised in conjunction with the Business Manager; and

• Contribute to the development, management and administration goals of the Office of Engagement and the University.

Fundraising• In consultation with the Senior team across the

University, develop a portfolio of projects and cases for support to attract donors encompassing gifts in support of the student body, academic enterprise and capital needs of the institution;

• Responsibility for coordinating and stewarding the major gifts across the University;

• Establish targets for gifts from prospects that are realistic, having regard to prospect attributes and identified giving opportunities;

• Focus on securing unrestricted funds, that are not tied to specific projects;

• Research and obtain information to build and prioritise a database of prospects with key information such as their capacity to give, strength of their relationship with the University and other attributes;

• Prepare comprehensive profiles, submissions and briefing papers for key meetings;

• Prepare promotional materials to support fundraising;

• Develop Bond University’s digital plan around fundraising, including initiatives such as crowdfunding; and

• Monitor and research trends in higher education fundraising worldwide and implement best practice.

Communication and Research• Liaise with senior staff and external persons on

behalf of the Vice President Engagement;• Liaise with senior staff, Faculties and other areas

of the University to develop projects and cases for support;

• Work closely to underpin the Alumni and Development Section to build relationships with alumni and parents of Bond Students and other potential donors;

• Research financial and tax rules in Australia and overseas for giving to universities, and prepare briefings for senior officers to influence changes to policies where appropriate; and

• Ensure appropriate University policies and procedures governing fundraising are developed and implemented, in particular to ensure coordination of liaison with prospects and that student fundraising activity is consistent with University goals.

Vice PresidentEngagement

Senior Executive Assistant

Director Alumni & Development

Head of Fundraising Business ManagerCorporate Communications

ManagerNewsroom Editor

SELECTION CRITERIA • A relevant university degree, preferably with

postgraduate qualifications; • Ability to demonstrate successful fundraising

experience;• Achievements in the area of fundraising /

philanthropy and successful campaign execution;• Have strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead

a small focused team; • Must be articulate, charismatic and possess a

national and international focus;• Must have excellent written and oral

communication skills;• Ability to identify with and embrace Bond’s ethos,

and especially its private sector origins and its commitment to customer service;

• Prior experience in higher education;• Be able to gain access to potential donors and / or

have appropriate contacts;• Demonstrated due diligence in order to protect

the University’s reputation;• Able to obtain relevant information from our

academic community for fundraising projects and proposals;

• Ability to interrogate and manage databases; and• Capacity to plan and think strategically, and to

lead and manage direct reports in a way which is consistent with the overall strategic objectives of the University.

Understanding of Cultural SensitivityStaff will come into contact with staff and students from a variety of cultural backgrounds. It is expected that mutual respect, cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity will form the basis of the professional working relationship. Staff are encouraged to attend a cultural sensitivity workshop to further enhance and develop cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity skills.

Understanding of Quality AssuranceStaff should demonstrate an understanding of the principles of quality assurance and continuous improvement as they apply at Bond University. Staff are expected to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the Bond University Strategic Plan, University policy and to the University’s quality assurance processes.

Understanding of WHS Responsibilities Staff are to maintain a safe workplace and follow safety directions and internal controls. Alert your manager of WHS risks and be vigilant in observing safe practices. Staff are to understand WHS requirements in your work area.

All managers of staff are required to conduct risk assessments and implement controls accordingly as well as action safety audit results within the directed time frame.

Staff should have an awareness of, and accountability for, WHS responsibilities in the work area and for the staff and contractors under your control (if applicable).

It is not the intent of this position description to limit the scope of this position in any way but to give an overview of this role at Bond University. You may at times be required to work at other tasks and areas as directed by management.

This position is first and foremost with Bond University and although this position is described as operating within a section of the University, it is a fundamental requirement of the position that the best interests of the University must be the priority at all times

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

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The information published in this document is correct at the time of printing (February 2019).

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