Associate Director of Development - Principal Gifts

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford seeks an Associate Director of Development to secure principal gifts, working closely with academics and passionate supporters. This role offers significant growth opportunities in a department committed to professional development, requiring high-level relationship-building skills and collaborative partnerships.

Benefits

38 days of annual leave

Generous family leave schemes

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Contributory pension scheme

Sustainable commuting options

Access to social, cultural, and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Experience in developing philanthropic relationships at seven-figure level or above is desirable.
• Ability to gain trust among academics.
• Transferable skills from outside fundraising welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Join a dynamic team focused on securing principal gifts of £10 million and above.
• Work with leading academics to develop relationships with supporters.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Professionalism

Collaborative approach

Genuine curiosity

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Associate Director of Development - Principal Gifts, Oxford

University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD

Salary: Competitive salary and Oxford University Weighting

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

About Us

The University of Oxford is a historic institution with nine centuries of continuous teaching and learning. It has topped the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the last nine years. Oxford benefits from generous benefactors, with its last fundraising campaign, Oxford Thinking, raising over £3.3 billion. The university is launching its next campaign to further its mission.

Under the leadership of the Chief Development and Alumni Engagement Officer, Liesl Elder, and the Principal Gifts team led by Dr. Kirstine Knox, Oxford aims to build long-term relationships with global philanthropists and supporters. The team focuses on transformational gifts that benefit research, education, infrastructure, and people.

What We Offer

• 38 days of annual leave, with options to purchase more and additional leave after long service.
• Generous family leave schemes, including up to 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave, and 12 weeks of paternity/partner leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Sustainable commuting options, such as cycle loans, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to social, cultural, and sports clubs.

About the Role

As an Associate Director of Development, you will join a dynamic team focused on securing principal gifts of £10 million and above. You will work with leading academics and develop relationships with passionate supporters, aligning donor interests with Oxford’s groundbreaking discoveries. The role offers significant professional growth opportunities within a department committed to personal and professional development.

About You

• High-level relationship-building skills and professionalism.
• Genuine curiosity and ability to gain trust among academics.
• Collaborative, low-ego approach to partnerships within the university and with supporters.
• Experience in developing philanthropic relationships at the seven-figure level or above is desirable. Transferable skills from outside fundraising are also welcome.