Director of Development
Director of Development
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Job Description
The role
The Director of Development will be responsible for raising significant funds yearonyear to support ambitious bursary and capital projects and working with the Head of Alumni Relations and Stewardship to deliver on the new campaign objectives.
Building a culture of philanthropy throughout the school the successful candidate will develop relationships with regular midvalue and major donors such as individuals trusts foundations and corporates ensuring a steady stream of donations and creating a portfolio of prospects.
The role also involves close collaboration with the Head of Alumni Relations and Stewardship to attract manage and retain supporters. This will involve developing a cohesive approach to external relations such as writing compelling proposals/applications for support from trusts foundations corporates and individuals to secure funding as well as working on events and wider media/marketing to support and promote fundraising goals.
Requirements
About the ideal candidate
A collaborative individual with a strong understanding of running annual appeals and legacy campaigns is essential as is a strong understanding of trusts and foundations fundraising.
The ability to write compelling proposals and develop and sustain positive working relationships with staff at all levels is equally important.
Strategic thinking is required as well as excellent leadership and collaborative skills to lead and support colleagues to reach fundraising targets.
Benefits
About the school
Theres a strong sense of community and friendship. An open dialogue about the schools aims and direction of travel is maintained with a weekly preschool briefing halftermly staff meetings termly consultative group meetings and a dynamic common room committee.
The school works hard to look after employees who all benefit from good pension provision and free lunches. An appraisal scheme focuses on professional development and the school sponsors postgraduate courses and a range of training opportunities. Staff wellbeing is extremely important: a healthcare plan via Simply Health that includes counselling and medical support is offered to all staff; staff yoga football and mindfulness meditation are amongst the weekly activities colleagues can participate in.
About the ideal candidate The successful candidate will be an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record in delivering results and the ability to secure gifts of 25k+. A collaborative individual with a strong understanding of running annual appeals and legacy campaigns is essential, as is a strong understanding of trusts and foundations fundraising. The ability to write compelling proposals and develop and sustain positive working relationships with staff at all levels is equally important. Strategic thinking is required, as well as excellent leadership and collaborative skills to lead and support colleagues to reach fundraising targets.
Employment Type
Full Time
