Donor Relations Manager
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Nov 15, 2016
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- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £29,301 to £36,001
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 15 November 2016
Interview Date: Wednesday 23 November 2016
Reference: 799216CD
Are you an ambitious and enthusiastic individual with experience of stewarding donors and building relationships within a not-for-profit environment?
Development and Alumni Relations is responsible for the University of Southampton’s engagement and fundraising programmes. We provide leadership direction for all philanthropic giving and raise income from individuals, trusts, foundations and companies to support transformative research, our students’ experience and enterprise activities.
We are looking for an experienced relationship manager to join our team at a senior level. The Donor Relations Manager is responsible for overseeing the stewardship of all donors to the University, guiding the strategy and implementing the related processes and policies. This is an engaging, interesting and important role and we are particularly keen to encourage applications from within and outside of the fundraising sector.
You will have a good understanding of the importance of stewardship and its role in successful fundraising. A highly competent communicator, you will have developed organisational skills, have a keen eye for detail and work well with others at all levels of the organisation. With substantial experience of relationship building you will have a natural enthusiasm to act as the steward of our donors and their gifts.
Just over an hour outside London in a beautiful leafy location, the University of Southampton ranks among the UK’s top 15 research-intensive universities and is a place of transformation. Through education and research, innovation and enterprise, we unlock potential and provide opportunities that transform the lives of our students, our community, society and the economy.
The University of Southampton publicly launched its first fundraising campaign for a new Centre for Cancer Immunology in spring 2015. The Centre will be the first of its kind in the UK and among an elite group worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career by being a part of our inspiring campaign and to enjoy working in a friendly and ambitious team.
We encourage informal discussions about the role if this will inspire you to apply – so please contact Joanna Watts on 02380 597727.
Application Procedure:
You should submit your completed online application form at www.jobs.soton.ac.uk. The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. If you need any assistance, please call Hannah Swann (Recruitment Team) on +44 (0)23 8059 4046. Please quote reference 799216CD on all correspondence.
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