The purpose of this role is to generate philanthropic income by developing and nurturing excellent relationships with donors, prospects, alumni and internal stakeholders. As the Development and Alumni Relations team, which sits within the wider Communications, Marketing and Recruitment Directorate, enters a new growth phase, this is an exciting time to join and maximise the opportunity of a renewed emphasis on our fundraising and philanthropy programme.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Alumni Engagement, the post holder will initiate and maintain personal relationships with individual supporters and potential supporters, building the University’s giving programme and growing our philanthropic income. Working alongside the Head of Fundraising and Alumni Engagement and colleagues across the University, the post holder will be key in implementation of our Development Strategy, identifying and defining fundable projects that meet the University’s strategic aims before working to grow sustainable income sources to match them.
The post holder is likely to have strong experience in Individual Giving and will show outstanding communication, negotiation and diplomatic skills. They may have experience in other forms of philanthropic giving, including Trusts and Corporate giving, and/or be able to evidence their ability to meet the essential role requirements through directly transferrable skills.
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Description of Duties
Strategy and Planning
Management
Fundraising
Essential Criteria
Knowledge and Experience
Skills and Attributes
The Alumni Relations Manager will successfully engage alumni to build a thriving community that provides meaningful benefit to our graduates and inspires them to give back to support the University’s strategic priorities through volunteering and philanthropy. As the team enters a new growth phase, this is an exciting time to join and maximise the opportunity of a renewed emphasis on the alumni engagement programme.
With support from the Head of Fundraising and Alumni Engagement, the post holder will develop and deliver communication and events plans that drive long lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with the Stirling alumni community, growing the number of alumni who are contactable and engaged. The role will also have operational responsibility for devising and growing an alumni volunteer programme, providing alumni and stakeholders with clearly defined opportunities to remain involved that align with the strategic needs of the institution.
The post holder will report to the Head of Fundraising and Alumni Engagement and will work with them and the Director of Development and Alumni Relations to foster a culture of cohesive alumni engagement across the institution, working collaboratively with colleagues from faculties and the wider Communications, Marketing and Recruitment Directorate, of which Development and Alumni Relations is an integral part, to achieve both directorate and institutional goals. The Alumni Relations Manager will also have direct line management responsibility of the Alumni Relations Officer, providing direction, motivation, and support to facilitate high-performing members of the team.
Description of Duties
Strategy and Planning
Management
Operational
Finance & Reporting
Essential Criteria
Knowledge and Experience
Skills and Attributes