Philanthropy Officer

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Murray Edwards College Full time

The role


The Philanthropy Officer is responsible for managing the programme of fundraising activity aimed at generating a broad range of individual and regular gifts at lower levels and for creating a culture of supporting the College within the alumnae community and beyond.


The post-holder will also take responsibility for oversight of the College's legacy programme, this is likely to be an enormously valuable source of giving over the coming years.


Key responsibilities of the role are:

  • Plan and manage a range of solicitation strategies, potentially including: direct mail campaigns; telephone fundraising; giving days; digital fundraising campaigns.
  • Establish a range of targets for each campaign and evaluate results against these targets
  • Oversee administration connected with these campaigns, including through ensuring prompt and accurate acknowledgement and banking of gifts
  • Understand new and emerging opportunities in individual giving and adjust the Murray Edwards programme to take account of these
  • Assess potential to begin fundraising from beyond the core alumnae community, for example from parents or retired and emeritus staff
  • Oversee the development of a legacy marketing programme, segmenting the Murray Edwards community and developing targeted communications to inspire alumnae and friends to remember the College when they make a will. Establish a formal stewardship programme for legators

About you

You will have:

  • Experience of the general Development functions within the education or charity sector
  • An understanding of stewardship and retention strategies, to inspire the current donor community to continue to give
  • Knowledge of relevant regulations and legislation, for example GDPR and PECR
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Initiative and a positive, cando attitude
  • The ability to work calmly under pressure, to prioritise and to meet deadlines.

About Murray Edwards College
We exist proudly as a women's college which empowers students to be confident, successful and happy human beings.


We offer outstanding young women from all backgrounds an academically excellent Cambridge University education in a stimulating and supportive environment.

We actively seek students from diverse backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups.


Murray Edwards College is one of the 31 Colleges in the University of Cambridge and is a self-governing academic community, comprising some 650 undergraduates, postgraduates and academics, supported by 120 staff.

It has exceptional facilities and listed modern buildings with award-winning gardens.

What we offer you in return

  • A friendly, welcoming team
  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing with length of service
- contributory pension scheme
- life assurance benefit
- discretionary annual bonus scheme
- free gym facilities
- cycle-to-work scheme
- on-site parking
- lunch, provided every day that the kitchens are open.

Flexibility and hours

  • This is a fulltime position of 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, with some evening and weekend work necessary from time to time.
  • College operates a hybrid working scheme of up to two days per week from home for eligible roles.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Pay:
£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Onsite parking

Work Location:
In person
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