Development Lead - Fundraising & Partnerships

Teacheroo; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Loretto School in Edinburgh region invites a Development Manager to establish and lead the Development Office, building philanthropy, engagement and partnerships across the school community. You will craft a strategic development plan, manage donor stewardship, major gifts, alumni relations and corporate partnerships to support bursaries, capital projects and long-term financial resilience.

Work closely with leadership, governors and staff to align fundraising with the school’s mission and

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience in fundraising, development, advancement, stakeholder engagement or business development.
• Experience of building and managing high-value relationships.
• Track record of delivering measurable income, partnership or engagement outcomes.
• Experience of managing databases and CRM systems.
• Experience of planning and delivering successful events.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience preparing reports and presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a Development Strategy aligned with the School's strategic plan.
• Create and deliver annual and multi-year fundraising plans with agreed income targets.
• Develop compelling cases for support focused on bursaries, capital projects and educational enrichment.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of prospects across annual giving, major gifts and legacy supporters.
• Lead fundraising campaigns and appeals, ensuring clear objectives, timelines and success measures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Commercial awareness

Discretion

Organisation

Independent working

Resilience

Education

Degree-level qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Loretto School in Edinburgh region invites a Development Manager to establish and lead the Development Office, building philanthropy, engagement and partnerships across the school community. You will craft a strategic development plan, manage donor stewardship, major gifts, alumni relations and corporate partnerships to support bursaries, capital projects and long-term financial resilience.

Work closely with leadership, governors and staff to align fundraising with the school’s mission and