Head of Philanthropy

2 weeks ago

Oxford, United Kingdom AD WARRIOR Full time

Head of Philanthropy

Location: Oxford

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum

The College School, founded in 1480 by William of Waynflete, is one of the country’s leading independent day schools. It is situated in an enviable location at the heart of Oxford beside the River Cherwell. Shaped by its Christian Collegiate foundation and links with the university city of which it is part, it aims to inspire in all its pupils a desire to learn, flourish and to serve.

The Role

The School is seeking to appoint someone with the ability to help them build and secure philanthropic relationships with individuals in the College School community.

You will be able to engage with a wide range of donors, ask them to support school projects and help them as they make their choices. Crucially, you will share the College School story effectively and fearlessly.

They welcome applications for an ambitious development professional who is able to demonstrate fundraising experience and is ready to make their move to a more senior development post and continue their professional development further.

The successful candidate will be working closely with the Director to meet prospective donors and secure donations. 

You will be supported to develop your skills when you are in post through an induction and appraisal programme.

Key Responsibilities

  • Working with the Director to develop the major gift programme, to secure new donors and deliver new fundraising initiatives,
  • Use your drive and listening skills to build focussed and exciting short, medium and long-term engagement plans with donors and supporters, 
  • Manage and steward a portfolio of 30 – 40 prospective donors capable of making five figure gifts to the College School.
  • Plan and undertake face-to face cultivation and solicitation visits with alumni, current and past parents, corporations and trusts, working with the Master and the Director but frequently working alone, 
  • Attend events at the College School and elsewhere,
  • Undertake any other reasonable tasks which may be necessary in order to assist the efficient and effective running of development activity and the Office.

Skills and Qualifications

  • A professional attitude, discretion and proven levels of confidentiality.
  • A high level of emotional intelligence that allows you to understand their donors and how best to support them to enjoy giving and seeing school life flourish.
  • Excellent communication skills, spoken and written.
  • A proven ability to cultivate relationships which lead to financial support. 
  • Ambition and drive to deliver the school’s development plans,
  • Ability to succeed as part of a small team and to share expertise in support of the wider success of development activity. 
  • An understanding of and sympathy with the goals of the school, independent education, and development activity in an education context.
  • Ability to understand and articulate the strengths and needs of the institution in a compelling and engaging way to donors at all levels. 
  • Ability to work well with a variety of people including alumni, parents, colleagues and senior volunteers. 
  • Ability to use own initiative and work under pressure. 
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable College School, please click apply to complete your application.

 

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