Our School

Peninsula Grammar is a K-12 coeducational school of excellence, located on the Mornington Peninsula, renowned for its academic achievements and extensive co-curricular program. In caring for students and their learning, we encourage them to unleash greatness both at school and beyond. Peninsula Grammar values the inherent uniqueness of every individual and fosters the pursuit of excellence in each child.

Overview

Peninsula Grammar is seeking an experienced and relationship-focused Community Engagement and Advancement Manager to join our School community.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing and Advancement, this senior leadership role is responsible for leading the School's philanthropy and community engagement programs, including major gifts, annual giving, gifts in Wills, alumni engagement, events and archives. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening connections across our community while driving philanthropic support for the School's strategic priorities.

Working collaboratively with the Principal, Foundation Sub-committee, Senior Executive and key stakeholders, the role will develop and implement strategies that foster lifelong engagement among alumni, families, donors and friends of the School. This role is ideal for a strategic and passionate professional who is committed to building meaningful relationships and creating a lasting impact through philanthropy and community engagement. This is a full-time position.

The Role
• Lead Peninsula Grammar's philanthropy and community engagement strategy
• Manage and grow major gifts, annual giving and gifts in Wills programs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, alumni, parents, past parents, staff and friends of the School
• Lead and support the Community Engagement team across alumni, archives and events




• Develop and implement donor stewardship and recognition initiatives
• Cultivate, solicit and steward major gift prospects and donors
• Monitor fundraising performance and maintain an active donor pipeline
• Provide strategic support to the Peninsula Grammar Foundation Sub-committee
• Work collaboratively with the Marketing team to deliver impactful philanthropic campaigns and communications
• Oversee Advancement systems, reporting, governance and CRM management
• Represent the School at community, alumni and industry events and forums
• Contribute to the ongoing growth, connection and engagement of the Peninsula Grammar community

About You
You will be a highly organised and relationship-driven professional who demonstrates:
• Significant experience in fundraising, philanthropy, advancement, community engagement or relationship management
• Demonstrated success in developing and securing major gifts or managing high-value stakeholder relationships
• Experience leading annual giving, donor stewardship or philanthropic programs
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Experience building trusted relationships with donors, volunteers, community leaders and executive stakeholders
• Strong project management and organisational capability,



with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience using CRM systems to drive engagement, reporting and relationship management
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data and insights to inform decision-making
• A collaborative approach and commitment to contributing positively to the School community
• Alignment with the values and culture of Peninsula Grammar

Experience within an independent school, university, not-for-profit or membership-based organisation will be highly regarded.

If you are a strategic relationship-builder with a passion for philanthropy, community engagement and creating meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

All positions at Peninsula Grammar require:
• Current Working with Children's Check (Employee)
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications - upon commencement
• Child Safety training (Mandatory Reporting Certificate) - upon commencement
• Current Driver's Licence

How to Apply
Submit your resume/CV, including two skilled referees, and a cover letter addressed to the Principal via the School’s online application process.
Further information about Peninsula Grammar can be found at www.peninsulagrammar.vic.edu.au.

Applications closing: Friday 28 August at close of business. As applications will be reviewed upon submission, we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.

Any queries should be made via contacting our HR team at ••••@pgs.vic.edu.au or via phone on (03) •••• •846.

Peninsula Grammar is a Child Safe School.
All staff are to abide by its Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy and Child Safe Code of Conduct.
All people employed by the school must be eligible to work in Australia.

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