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CASE Graduate Trainee Programme - Asia-Pacific

By virtue of funds donated worldwide, millions of underprivileged youths are provided access to tertiary education and groundbreaking research work is initiated in a diverse range of areas. The impact of philanthropy involves creating public value and helping to advance society - this is the power of fundraising.

The CASE Graduate Trainee Programme (GTP) - Asia-Pacific is an exciting way to launch your career in fundraising and provides you with an opportunity to advance education to transform lives and society. This prestigious fully-paid programme will begin in March 2021 and will be available in two options; 6 months and 12 months.

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We invite highly motivated graduates and early/mid-career professionals to enter the exciting world of advancement.

 

What does the traineeship include?

Trainees will be employed by a host university. They will begin the programme at the host institution and work in various areas of a university's development office - gaining experience and developing skills in alumni relations, prospect management, annual and regular giving, stewardship, fundraising campaigns, major gifts, events and partnerships. The breadth of the experience provides trainees with a fully rounded view of fundraising in higher education and the role it plays in supporting the university, current students and potential students. A mentor and career coach will be provided to the group of trainees along with networking opportunities and online resources such as the CASE Community.

As part of their professional development, trainees will participate in an induction programme as well as attend the CASE Asia-Pacific Institute in Educational Fundraising and the CASE Asia-Pacific Advancement Conference.

For the 12-month programme, trainees will spend one month at another co-host institution as part of their secondment. This month-long secondment will enhance the learning process through opportunities given to apply learning at another institution with an emerging development function.

Participating Host Institution for GTP 2021:

  1. The University of Sydney

How do I apply for the programme?

Applications for the CASE Graduate Trainee Programme - Asia-Pacific are now open. Please send in your CV and cover letter to Hem Kumar, Senior Manager, Special Projects at hkumar@case.org.

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How can I support the Graduate Trainee Programme?

If you are a university and are interested in becoming a host or co-host institution, you can find more details here.

The programme refined my passion for advocacy through ample opportunities to meet international leaders in advancement and to practice creative problem-solving skills.

Natasha Tan, Development Associate (Leadership Regular Giving), The University of Melbourne, 2017 Graduate Trainee

It is such a unique programme that allows you to constantly explore numerous personal development opportunities.

Teresa Murray, Advancement Officer, The University of Western Australia, 2017 Graduate Trainee

Without a doubt, the networks we have made in this unique programme will be extremely useful throughout our careers.

Aleesha Kumar, Faculty Development Officer, The University of Western Australia, 2017 Graduate Trainee

This experience is what you make of it. In an expanding field like this, this opportunity can set you up for an amazing career.

Adam Ruble, Advancement Officer, Queensland University of Technology, 2017 Graduate Trainee

Background

Modelled after the CASE Europe Graduate Trainee Scheme, this programme, in partnership with participating CASE member institutions aims to:

  • Develop high-calibre advancement professionals in the higher education sector;
  • Raise the profile of advancement in higher education and promote its growth;
  • Develop the perception of advancement in higher education as an attractive career option for talented individuals;
  • Develop best practices, knowledge and expertise in advancement across the higher education sector;
  • Help graduates in Australia develop a peer network and provide them with a mentor at the beginning of their career.

This programme is one of the key initiatives under the CASE Regional Council, which seeks to work with institutions to build a ready pool of well-trained development professionals, thereby promoting the advancement profession.

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