Strategic Philanthropy Director

1 month ago


Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, United Kingdom University of Bath Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly ambitious senior fundraiser as Head of Trusts & Foundations to oversee our entire portfolio and line manage the Trust and Foundation Manager. As a key member of the Philanthropy Team, you will manage a pool of 100-150 trusts and foundations capable of supporting us with five-, six-, and seven-figure gifts for areas ranging from student scholarships to philanthropic research.

Your background is likely to be in higher education or the not-for-profit sectors, ideally with experience in income generation. You must work well under pressure in a complex, multi-national, culturally diverse environment.

As a strategic philanthropy director, you will have demonstrable success in writing successful proposals, managing relationships, and raising significant philanthropic gifts. Confident and credible, you will know and understand how to identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward trusts and foundations nationally and internationally.

This role offers a very generous employer contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce. We also offer a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.

The University of Bath is a nationally and internationally leading university with an excellent international reputation. We value diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups.

What We Can Offer You:

  • A very competitive salary starting from £46,485 per annum.
  • A comprehensive benefits package, including a generous employer contributory pension scheme and annual leave allowance.
  • A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities.
  • A family-friendly University with flexible working arrangements.
  • An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce.


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