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
For further information, including a full description of duties, essential criteria and details on how to apply, please seeVacancy details | University of Stirling