The Role Clare College is seeking a focused, collaborative, and self-motivated professional. The Associate Director, Principal Gifts will be responsible for generating six-and seven-figure gifts from alumni, well-wishes, trusts and foundations by qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of principal and major donors. At the higher end of the salary scale, this is designed for a seasoned fundraising professional who has a track record of soliciting and closing seven-figure gifts. Success in this role will be transformational, not only for the College but also for the post holder's own career. Situated in the bustling heart of Cambridge, Clare College offers not only a prestigious setting but also exquisite surroundings, featuring some of the region's most renowned gardens overlooking the River Cam. Our commitment to academic distinction is complemented by an ethos of inclusivity and forward-thinking, fostering an exceptional and inspiring work environment. Join us in upholding Clare College's legacy of excellence while becoming an invaluable asset to our community. Salary and Benefits £60,000-£70,000 with possible additional scope for an exceptional candidate. The salary increases annually with the cost of living and will be subject to periodic review, benchmarked against equivalent roles in other Cambridge Colleges. The post holder will be eligible for a bonus every year and free lunch in College on working days. We also offer membership of a defined pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and free parking. The Application Process Please find the Candidate Pack attached below. Applicants are asked to send a copy of their CV and a covering letter highlighting their suitability for the position to The closing date is 23:59 BST on the 13th March 2026, however the College reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found Candidate Pack
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
The Role Clare College is seeking a focused, collaborative, and self-motivated professional. The Associate Director, Principal Gifts will be responsible for generating six-and seven-figure gifts from alumni, well-wishes, trusts and foundations by qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of principal and major donors. At the higher end of the salary scale, this is designed for a seasoned fundraising professional who has a track record of soliciting and closing seven-figure gifts. Success in this role will be transformational, not only for the College but also for the post holder's own career. Situated in the bustling heart of Cambridge, Clare College offers not only a prestigious setting but also exquisite surroundings, featuring some of the region's most renowned gardens overlooking the River Cam. Our commitment to academic distinction is complemented by an ethos of inclusivity and forward-thinking, fostering an exceptional and inspiring work environment. Join us in upholding Clare College's legacy of excellence while becoming an invaluable asset to our community. Salary and Benefits £60,000-£70,000 with possible additional scope for an exceptional candidate. The salary increases annually with the cost of living and will be subject to periodic review, benchmarked against equivalent roles in other Cambridge Colleges. The post holder will be eligible for a bonus every year and free lunch in College on working days. We also offer membership of a defined pension contribution scheme, a Healthcare cash plan and free parking. The Application Process Please find the Candidate Pack attached below. Applicants are asked to send a copy of their CV and a covering letter highlighting their suitability for the position to The closing date is 23:59 BST on the 13th March 2026, however the College reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found Candidate Pack
A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge seeks an Associate Director, Principal Gifts to generate significant donations from alumni and foundations. The role emphasizes collaborative and self-motivated work to cultivate high-value donor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong fundraising background with a proven record in soliciting substantial gifts. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, potential annual bonuses, and various employee benefits, while contributing to the legacy of excellence at Clare College.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
A prestigious educational institution in Cambridge seeks an Associate Director, Principal Gifts to generate significant donations from alumni and foundations. The role emphasizes collaborative and self-motivated work to cultivate high-value donor relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong fundraising background with a proven record in soliciting substantial gifts. This opportunity offers a competitive salary, potential annual bonuses, and various employee benefits, while contributing to the legacy of excellence at Clare College.
A prominent UK university located in Leeds is seeking an Alumni Stewardship Officer to enhance alumni engagement and manage essential data processes. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience working with datasets, and a collaborative spirit to ensure meaningful relationships with alumni. The role includes financial administration for fundraising efforts and contributing to various alumni communications and events. This position offers a salary ranging from £30,378 to £34,610 and supports professional development.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
A prominent UK university located in Leeds is seeking an Alumni Stewardship Officer to enhance alumni engagement and manage essential data processes. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, experience working with datasets, and a collaborative spirit to ensure meaningful relationships with alumni. The role includes financial administration for fundraising efforts and contributing to various alumni communications and events. This position offers a salary ranging from £30,378 to £34,610 and supports professional development.
Deputy Director of Development Permanent, full-time opportunity Shrewsbury School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Director of Development to work alongside the Director of Development (DoD) to deliver the next phase of growth in one of the most successful, globally active and effective Development Offices within a British Independent School. The demanding and fast paced position will suit a hard-working, highly motivated and professional individual. Whether you have a clear aspiration to progress to become a DoD, or you have previous DoD experience to share, this opportunity is an excellent springboard for onward progression or an opportunity to bring your experience to the fore. Campaign 2010 - 2020 secured £5m in 10 years for the Shrewsbury School Foundation. By 2025, Campaign secured double the sum (£20m) in half the time (5 years). The DoD wishes to partner, enable, and grow (with) a skilled and experienced development professional who is committed to fostering exceptional standards of fundraising practice in a fast paced and demanding environment, with an unwavering commitment to ethical, sincere, professional and long term relationship based fundraising activity in an administration which immutably prioritises authenticity, quality, and courtesy. The successful candidate should be a high performing professional with experience of all development functions within a complex organisation, used to working to significant multi year fundraising campaigns with a track record of soliciting six (or+) figure gifts. Educational fundraising and international experience, and well as experience of using SQL platforms such as The Raiser's Edge CRM are desirable. The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a busy and successful team. Due to the nature of the role, it does not offer standardised working days or hours and will require significant business travel. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. A recruitment pack which includes a job description can be obtained from , alternatively please email . Closing Date: 9.00am, 9th March 2026 Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Deputy Director of Development Permanent, full-time opportunity Shrewsbury School is seeking to appoint an exceptional Deputy Director of Development to work alongside the Director of Development (DoD) to deliver the next phase of growth in one of the most successful, globally active and effective Development Offices within a British Independent School. The demanding and fast paced position will suit a hard-working, highly motivated and professional individual. Whether you have a clear aspiration to progress to become a DoD, or you have previous DoD experience to share, this opportunity is an excellent springboard for onward progression or an opportunity to bring your experience to the fore. Campaign 2010 - 2020 secured £5m in 10 years for the Shrewsbury School Foundation. By 2025, Campaign secured double the sum (£20m) in half the time (5 years). The DoD wishes to partner, enable, and grow (with) a skilled and experienced development professional who is committed to fostering exceptional standards of fundraising practice in a fast paced and demanding environment, with an unwavering commitment to ethical, sincere, professional and long term relationship based fundraising activity in an administration which immutably prioritises authenticity, quality, and courtesy. The successful candidate should be a high performing professional with experience of all development functions within a complex organisation, used to working to significant multi year fundraising campaigns with a track record of soliciting six (or+) figure gifts. Educational fundraising and international experience, and well as experience of using SQL platforms such as The Raiser's Edge CRM are desirable. The post offers an exciting opportunity to join a busy and successful team. Due to the nature of the role, it does not offer standardised working days or hours and will require significant business travel. Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. A recruitment pack which includes a job description can be obtained from , alternatively please email . Closing Date: 9.00am, 9th March 2026 Shrewsbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Overview Alumni Stewardship Officer Leeds Beckett University - Communications and Marketing Ref: REQ Full-time, permanent Grade 4, £30,378 - £34,610 Are you a highly organised relationship-builder with a passion for alumni engagement and a love of data? We're looking for an Alumni Stewardship Officer to play a key role in nurturing meaningful, long-term relationships between Leeds Beckett University and its alumni community, while ensuring the accurate management of data, funds and stewardship processes that underpin successful fundraising and engagement. Responsibilities Play aKey role in nurturing meaningful, long-term relationships between Leeds Beckett University and its alumni community, while ensuring the accurate management of data, funds and stewardship processes that underpin successful fundraising and engagement. Work closely with colleagues across the university to deliver high-quality stewardship activities that recognise, engage and inspire alumni, supporters and donors. Maintain accurate alumni and donor records, ensuring data integrity across alumni and fundraising databases, and support data-led decision making. Manage alumni and donor datasets, produce reports and insight to support engagement strategies, and ensure compliance with data protection and university policies. Support the financial administration of fundraising activity, including gift processing, fund management, reconciliation, reporting and stewardship of restricted and unrestricted funds, working closely with finance colleagues. Contribute to alumni communications, events, donor recognition and impact reporting, demonstrating how philanthropic support benefits students, research and the wider university. Deliver accurate, organised and clear communication to provide an excellent experience for alumni and supporters. Qualifications and requirements Strong eye for detail and enjoy working with data. Experience with managing datasets, producing reports and insights to support engagement strategies. Experience with data protection and university policies. Commitment to delivering an excellent experience for alumni and supporters. Ability to work in a busy, collaborative team environment. Additional information At Leeds Beckett, we value diverse perspectives, generous annual leave and strong support for professional development. Join a team committed to building meaningful, data-informed relationships that make a real difference to our alumni, students and communities. Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026 (23:59). Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date. For more information and to apply please visit: Working here means you'll have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more. We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Overview Alumni Stewardship Officer Leeds Beckett University - Communications and Marketing Ref: REQ Full-time, permanent Grade 4, £30,378 - £34,610 Are you a highly organised relationship-builder with a passion for alumni engagement and a love of data? We're looking for an Alumni Stewardship Officer to play a key role in nurturing meaningful, long-term relationships between Leeds Beckett University and its alumni community, while ensuring the accurate management of data, funds and stewardship processes that underpin successful fundraising and engagement. Responsibilities Play aKey role in nurturing meaningful, long-term relationships between Leeds Beckett University and its alumni community, while ensuring the accurate management of data, funds and stewardship processes that underpin successful fundraising and engagement. Work closely with colleagues across the university to deliver high-quality stewardship activities that recognise, engage and inspire alumni, supporters and donors. Maintain accurate alumni and donor records, ensuring data integrity across alumni and fundraising databases, and support data-led decision making. Manage alumni and donor datasets, produce reports and insight to support engagement strategies, and ensure compliance with data protection and university policies. Support the financial administration of fundraising activity, including gift processing, fund management, reconciliation, reporting and stewardship of restricted and unrestricted funds, working closely with finance colleagues. Contribute to alumni communications, events, donor recognition and impact reporting, demonstrating how philanthropic support benefits students, research and the wider university. Deliver accurate, organised and clear communication to provide an excellent experience for alumni and supporters. Qualifications and requirements Strong eye for detail and enjoy working with data. Experience with managing datasets, producing reports and insights to support engagement strategies. Experience with data protection and university policies. Commitment to delivering an excellent experience for alumni and supporters. Ability to work in a busy, collaborative team environment. Additional information At Leeds Beckett, we value diverse perspectives, generous annual leave and strong support for professional development. Join a team committed to building meaningful, data-informed relationships that make a real difference to our alumni, students and communities. Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026 (23:59). Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date. For more information and to apply please visit: Working here means you'll have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more. We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.
Deputy Director of Philanthropy Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time The role St Edward's is at an exciting and pivotal stage in its development and is seeking to expand its impact for pupils and the wider community through philanthropic support. To help realise these ambitions, we are looking for an experienced and dynamic fundraiser to join us as Deputy Director of Philanthropy. This senior role will be instrumental in strengthening philanthropic engagement and achieving our capital development goals, ensuring that major donors feel inspired, valued, and closely connected to St Edward's mission. As a key member of the Beyond Teddies team, you will play a leading role in securing transformational philanthropic support, with a particular focus on capital projects in Science and Sport. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will develop and implement a structured major gifts programme, targeting gifts from £50,000 to £1 million, engaging mid to high-net-worth individuals, including alumni, parents, and friends of the School. By contributing to the School's broader philanthropic and income strategy, you will help enhance the School's ability to provide exceptional educational opportunities, excellent facilities and generous bursary provision. Relationship management will be a key aspect of your role. You will design tailored stewardship plans to nurture and sustain long term relationships with major donors, while building and managing a dynamic prospect pipeline, ensuring sufficient activity and movement to meet annual and campaign targets. You will also create opportunities for donors to engage meaningfully with the life of the School through events, communications, and bespoke experiences. About you Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will demonstrate a strong understanding of major gifts fundraising and donor development, alongside sound knowledge of fundraising trends and best practice within the UK charity and education sectors. You will also possess a proven track record of securing six plus figure gifts, either within a charitable environment or through business investment. With a highly motivated, proactive and resilient approach to your work, you will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the confidence to engage and inspire donors at the highest level. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a complex portfolio of prospects with a consistent record of delivering against ambitious financial targets are also essential for success in this role. A degree of flexibility may be possible for the right candidate; however, the minimum weekly contracted hours is 30. For further details and to apply please click apply. The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 25th February 2026 St Edward's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Edward's School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
Deputy Director of Philanthropy Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time The role St Edward's is at an exciting and pivotal stage in its development and is seeking to expand its impact for pupils and the wider community through philanthropic support. To help realise these ambitions, we are looking for an experienced and dynamic fundraiser to join us as Deputy Director of Philanthropy. This senior role will be instrumental in strengthening philanthropic engagement and achieving our capital development goals, ensuring that major donors feel inspired, valued, and closely connected to St Edward's mission. As a key member of the Beyond Teddies team, you will play a leading role in securing transformational philanthropic support, with a particular focus on capital projects in Science and Sport. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will develop and implement a structured major gifts programme, targeting gifts from £50,000 to £1 million, engaging mid to high-net-worth individuals, including alumni, parents, and friends of the School. By contributing to the School's broader philanthropic and income strategy, you will help enhance the School's ability to provide exceptional educational opportunities, excellent facilities and generous bursary provision. Relationship management will be a key aspect of your role. You will design tailored stewardship plans to nurture and sustain long term relationships with major donors, while building and managing a dynamic prospect pipeline, ensuring sufficient activity and movement to meet annual and campaign targets. You will also create opportunities for donors to engage meaningfully with the life of the School through events, communications, and bespoke experiences. About you Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will demonstrate a strong understanding of major gifts fundraising and donor development, alongside sound knowledge of fundraising trends and best practice within the UK charity and education sectors. You will also possess a proven track record of securing six plus figure gifts, either within a charitable environment or through business investment. With a highly motivated, proactive and resilient approach to your work, you will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the confidence to engage and inspire donors at the highest level. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a complex portfolio of prospects with a consistent record of delivering against ambitious financial targets are also essential for success in this role. A degree of flexibility may be possible for the right candidate; however, the minimum weekly contracted hours is 30. For further details and to apply please click apply. The deadline for applications is 9am on Wednesday 25th February 2026 St Edward's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to become familiar with our policies and procedures for child protection and security. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. St Edward's School is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, sex, religion, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic. Please see our Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work policy on our website for further details.
A leading educational institution in Oxford is seeking a Deputy Director of Philanthropy to drive major gifts fundraising. This role involves developing a major gifts programme and maintaining relationships with high-net-worth individuals to secure donations ranging from £50,000 to £1 million. Candidates should have a proven record in securing significant donations and possess strong interpersonal skills. This is a permanent, full-time position, offering a competitive salary dependent on experience.
Feb 18, 2026
Full time
A leading educational institution in Oxford is seeking a Deputy Director of Philanthropy to drive major gifts fundraising. This role involves developing a major gifts programme and maintaining relationships with high-net-worth individuals to secure donations ranging from £50,000 to £1 million. Candidates should have a proven record in securing significant donations and possess strong interpersonal skills. This is a permanent, full-time position, offering a competitive salary dependent on experience.
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Senior Philanthropy Manager Salary from £58,949 to £67,160 pa (inclusive of a market supplement) with potential to progress to £74,073 pa inclusive of London allowance. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with significant experience of fundraising successfully for major gifts from individuals within a charity or higher education setting to join our 100-strong Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Division in support of LSE's strategic fundraising priorities. For 130 years, LSE's pioneering research has improved lives, reduced poverty, and expanded the frontiers of human knowledge. We count over 20 Nobel prize winners among our alumni and staff and 40 international leaders, past and present, across 27 countries. LSE was named 'University of the Year 2025' by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, which also ranked it the UK's top university. To deliver on our mission of being the leading social science institution with the greatest global impact, LSE has embarked on its largest ever philanthropic campaign - Shaping the World - aiming to raise at least £750 million from our global community of supporters. We are well on our way to achieving this. Working alongside our President and Vice Chancellor, Larry Kramer, there couldn't be a better moment to join us. The Senior Philanthropy Manager is a pivotal role within the Philanthropy team, responsible for securing major gifts (£500k-plus) from individuals, including those with the potential to make transformational gifts. You will be responsible for managing the mid-level team, helping to leverage gifts at the five-figure level. You will be joining a dynamic and growing team and will play an essential role by increasing income generation in support of our Campaign at a crucial moment in LSE's history. We are seeking candidates with: A significant track record of securing at least five and six figure gifts. Experience of working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of exceeding personal KPIs and targets. A high aptitude for relationship management, equally able to work with academics in specialised areas as well as to navigate working in a large organisation with multiple internal and external stakeholders. What you can expect from us The opportunity to join a highly successful Philanthropy team raising millions of pounds a year for academic objectives of global importance. A professional and supportive division at a university in the heart of London with an exceptional global brand as it embarks on its largest ever fundraising Campaign. We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities. For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification. To apply for this post, please go to . If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the "contact us" links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Aoife Jones, Head of Philanthropy at The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 9 March 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
LSE is committed to building a diverse, equitable and truly inclusive university Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Senior Philanthropy Manager Salary from £58,949 to £67,160 pa (inclusive of a market supplement) with potential to progress to £74,073 pa inclusive of London allowance. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with significant experience of fundraising successfully for major gifts from individuals within a charity or higher education setting to join our 100-strong Philanthropy and Global Engagement (PAGE) Division in support of LSE's strategic fundraising priorities. For 130 years, LSE's pioneering research has improved lives, reduced poverty, and expanded the frontiers of human knowledge. We count over 20 Nobel prize winners among our alumni and staff and 40 international leaders, past and present, across 27 countries. LSE was named 'University of the Year 2025' by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, which also ranked it the UK's top university. To deliver on our mission of being the leading social science institution with the greatest global impact, LSE has embarked on its largest ever philanthropic campaign - Shaping the World - aiming to raise at least £750 million from our global community of supporters. We are well on our way to achieving this. Working alongside our President and Vice Chancellor, Larry Kramer, there couldn't be a better moment to join us. The Senior Philanthropy Manager is a pivotal role within the Philanthropy team, responsible for securing major gifts (£500k-plus) from individuals, including those with the potential to make transformational gifts. You will be responsible for managing the mid-level team, helping to leverage gifts at the five-figure level. You will be joining a dynamic and growing team and will play an essential role by increasing income generation in support of our Campaign at a crucial moment in LSE's history. We are seeking candidates with: A significant track record of securing at least five and six figure gifts. Experience of working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of exceeding personal KPIs and targets. A high aptitude for relationship management, equally able to work with academics in specialised areas as well as to navigate working in a large organisation with multiple internal and external stakeholders. What you can expect from us The opportunity to join a highly successful Philanthropy team raising millions of pounds a year for academic objectives of global importance. A professional and supportive division at a university in the heart of London with an exceptional global brand as it embarks on its largest ever fundraising Campaign. We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities. For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification. To apply for this post, please go to . If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the "contact us" links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Aoife Jones, Head of Philanthropy at The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 9 March 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
A prestigious university in London is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager to drive the fundraising efforts for major gifts (£500k-plus). Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of securing significant donations and managing relationships across various stakeholders. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a historic fundraising campaign, with benefits including hybrid work and excellent professional development opportunities.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
A prestigious university in London is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager to drive the fundraising efforts for major gifts (£500k-plus). Ideal candidates will have a proven track record of securing significant donations and managing relationships across various stakeholders. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to contribute to a historic fundraising campaign, with benefits including hybrid work and excellent professional development opportunities.