Job Description
The Development & Alumni Relations Office works across the University to manage relations with a global community of over 282,000 alumni as well as donors and other supporters who are making a difference to the Sheffield Hallam community and helping us transform lives.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in trust & foundations fundraiser who will identify new funding opportunities, compile successful bids and applications and develop compelling cases for support. Based in the Major Donor team, you will have the confidence to grow and manage a portfolio of supporters with the aim of developing long term relationships and raising vital funds in support of the University s philanthropic priorities.
In this role you will identify and craft opportunities for charitable trusts and foundations and have oversight of the operational delivery of our fundraising programmes. You will work closely with the Head of Development & Alumni Relations to deliver a coherent stewardship strategy and ensure operational compliance of major gift fundraising governance and reporting. This post will also line manage the Senior Philanthropy Programmes Officer.
We are looking for candidates with a strong commitment to our values and mission, who are team players and are highly motivated by fundraising.
There is an expectation to commit to out of hours work or travel beyond the University.
For non-EU applicants, we won't be able to provide a certificate of sponsorship / visa for this job.
We welcome applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements