Deputy Director of Global Development, North America

CASE; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Deputy Director of Global Development for North America. This role will focus on driving fundraising efforts and building relationships with high-level donors. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in securing major gifts and navigating complex relationships. The position involves regular travel to North America and offers the chance to contribute significantly to the university's international initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fundraising and donor engagement.
• Experience in international fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts for North America.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues to support international presence.
• Regular travel to North America for donor engagement.

Skills

Strong track record in securing major gifts

Engaging high-level donors

Navigating complex institutional relationships

Job description

Overview

Job title: Deputy Director of Global Development, North America

Salary: circa £80,000 to £90,000

Location: Hybrid/South Kensington and White City (with travel to other Imperial campuses/meetings as required).

We are recruiting the exciting position of Deputy Director of Global Development, North America. This is an opportunity to drive Imperial’s ambitious fundraising efforts in North America as we embark on our first comprehensive campaign.

Imperial is a world-leading university, ranked 2nd in the world and 1st in the UK and Europe. Our research performance is unparalleled in Europe; real-world impact is in our DNA. From climate science to AI, medicine to sustainable engineering, our research and teaching are shaping the future and addressing some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

Our placing in the rankings is a by-product of our work to nurture an environment where our staff and students are valued and can thrive. Imperial is focused on offering the best possible education, conducting high-quality research and innovating to make the world a better place.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a moment of extraordinary momentum. Reporting to the Director of Development: Principal Gifts and Global, you will lead fundraising efforts for North America. You will be responsible for achieving ambitious campaign goals, working closely with senior colleagues across Advancement, and engaging with the President and other senior leaders to support Imperial’s international presence and profile in the region.

You will have strong track record in securing major gifts and engaging high-level donors with the ability to navigate complex institutional relationships with professionalism and diplomacy. The role requires regular travel to North America.

If you are inspired by the chance to help deliver lasting global impact through education and research leading positive change and believe in the power of STEMB to shape a better world, we would love to hear from you.

This is one of three exceptional opportunities to join our dynamic team. As we continue to expand our international presence, we are recruiting for the following roles:

• Director of Development: Principal Gifts & Global
• Deputy of Global Development, Asia

Each of these roles offers a unique opportunity to shape our strategic direction and build impactful partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts for North America and drive progress toward ambitious campaign goals.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues across Advancement and engage with the President and other senior leaders to support Imperial’s international presence.
• Travel regularly to North America to engage donors and partners.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in securing major gifts and engaging high-level donors.
• Ability to navigate complex institutional relationships with professionalism and diplomacy.

Further Information

Imperial College is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.

For more information, please go to the candidate pack at: https://we.tl/t-QdlLC8eH45

Please contact Constellate for further information or a confidential discussion about the role at [e-mail].

Application

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to [e-mail]. This role will remain live until it is filled; please complete and submit your application at the earliest possible opportunity to avoid potential disappointment.