Development & Donor Engagement Manager

Adam Smith Institute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Westminster

Flexible part-time options

Meet MPs and senior leaders

Job summary

Adam Smith Institute in London is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead fundraising, external affairs and donor engagement. You will manage grant applications and donations, and develop a fundraising strategy, while cultivating relationships with key donors and the Chairman.

We offer an office-first Westminster base with flexible, part-time options and opportunities to meet senior policymakers, entrepreneurs, and academics.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, sales, or marketing.
• Familiarity with British and global charities law.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Bias towards action and a proactive approach in the workplace.
• Strong communication abilities, including both written and interpersonal communication.
• Solid grasp of economics and public policy with the ability to explain the Institute's work.
• A drive to work in a highly entrepreneurial, self-driven and collaborative environment.
• Willingness to innovate, including through the responsible use of artificial intelligence.
• At least a 2.1 undergraduate degree from a globally leading university.

Responsibilities

• Devising and implementing the Institute's overall fundraising strategy;
• Managing and sourcing grants from external foundations;
• Managing and sourcing donations from private individuals, and,
• Overseeing relationships with important donors.
• Full alignment with and passion for the mission of the Adam Smith Institute;
• Experience in fundraising, sales, or marketing;
• Familiarity with British and global charities law;
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills;
• Bias towards action and a proactive approach in the workplace;
• Strong communication abilities, including both written and interpersonal communication;
• Solid grasp of economics and public policy with the ability to explain the Institute's work;
• A drive to work in a highly entrepreneurial, self-driven and collaborative environment;
• Willingness to innovate, including through the responsible use of artificial intelligence,
• At least a 2.1 undergraduate degree from a globally leading university.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Strong communication abilities

Entrepreneurial mindset

Self-motivated

Planning and time management

Education

2:1 undergraduate degree

Job description

Adam Smith Institute in London is seeking an experienced Development Manager to lead fundraising, external affairs and donor engagement. You will manage grant applications and donations, and develop a fundraising strategy, while cultivating relationships with key donors and the Chairman.

We offer an office-first Westminster base with flexible, part-time options and opportunities to meet senior policymakers, entrepreneurs, and academics.