Development Director - Lead Major Campaigns & Scholarships

Guardian Jobs; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hughes Hall Cambridge seeks an experienced Development Director to lead the college’s fundraising and alumni activities, including a high-impact anniversary campaign. You will engage senior donors, cultivate relationships, and work across education and estates to advance the College’s mission.

The role requires a proven major gifts background, strategic leadership, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to engage prospective supporters.

Qualifications

• Senior development professional with proven track record of securing major gifts.
• Experience leading or enabling major campaigns.
• Willing to travel UK and internationally to cultivate donors.
• Energetic, confident communicator and relationship builder.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hughes Hall's fundraising and alumni operation.
• Oversee a major anniversary campaign targeting substantial philanthropic support.
• Cultivate and steward prospective donors and stakeholders.
• Build and lead a small development team reporting to the President.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Donor relations

Strategic planning

Campaign management

Job description

Hughes Hall Cambridge seeks an experienced Development Director to lead the college’s fundraising and alumni activities, including a high-impact anniversary campaign. You will engage senior donors, cultivate relationships, and work across education and estates to advance the College’s mission.

The role requires a proven major gifts background, strategic leadership, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally to engage prospective supporters.