Senior Officer- Donor Relations/ Fundraising

Job Title: Senior Officer Donor Relations/ Fundraising

Job Location: Ajman, UAE

Industry: Higher Education

Arabic Speaker Required

Required Experience in:

1. Donor Identification and Cultivation:

• Identify, research, & qualify prospective major donors with strategic & data-driven approach.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with potential and current major donors.
• Develop donor behavior analysis and recommend tailored engagement strategies.

2. Donor Engagement and Relationship Management:

• Be a relationship manager of high-capacity profiles i.e. individuals/ corporations/ foundations.
• Maintain ongoing communication with donors.
• Coordinate donor visits, campus tours, and recognition opportunities.

3. Proposal Development and Fundraising Strategy:

• Work closely with college faculty/ relevant departments to develop compelling proposals that align donor interests with institutional priorities.
• Propose and contribute major gift ideas, through internal collaboration.
• Direct ideas to the Chancellor or Director of Advancement for endorsement and execution.
• Lead & contribute to the creation of promotional materials & communications related to major gift initiatives.

4. Solicitation and Stewardship:

• Execute customized cultivation and solicitation strategies to secure major gifts.
• Support and facilitate solicitation meetings for the Chancellor, Director, and other university leadership.
• Ensure appropriate donor recognition, reporting, and stewardship, aiming to turn major donors into repeat contributors.

5. Collaboration and Internal Coordination:

• Act as a key liaison between Advancement, colleges, and administrative units to support fundraising readiness and alignment.
• Participate actively in Advancement team meetings, strategy development, and inter-departmental initiatives.

6. Database Management and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate donor records and contact reports.
• Build and continuously update a robust donor pipeline database.
• Ensure all fundraising / donor relations activity is tracked and monitored.
• Provide regular reports on the progress of major gifts and donor engagement.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, or a related role, preferably within higher education or the nonprofit sector.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts and managing a portfolio of high-level donors.
• Bilingual proficiency (Arabic and English) is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with advanced proposal writing ability.
• Impressive public speaking ability and professional presentation skills.

Eligible candidates kindly send in your CVs to shraddha@hireirghtt.com