Development Manager

Bristol Grammar School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Bristol is seeking a full-time Development Manager to enhance fundraising efforts. The role involves managing donor relationships and developing strategies to secure funding for bursaries. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a passion for impactful philanthropy. This position offers a supportive working environment with various benefits including free lunches and health plans.

Benefits

Free lunch

Regular sports and social events

Cash health plan

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising and donor management.
• Strong communication skills to engage with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to create innovative ways to illustrate philanthropic impact.

Responsibilities

• Manage fundraising streams and secure donations.
• Develop effective communication techniques for donor engagement.
• Assist in achieving philanthropic objectives of the school.

Skills

Fundraising

Effective communication

Donor stewardship

Portfolio management

Job description

Overview

Bristol Grammar School is seeking a full-time, permanent Development Manager to join our Development team to start asap.

The Development Manager will play a pivotal role in raising funds, deepening connections with donors to create life-changing support for bursaries and supporting a global community through communication, events and professional mentoring. As a team we have a major role to play in shaping the future of the schools bursary ambitions. Our success will widen access and support the futures and aspirations of disadvantaged young people within our local community, and beyond. This is a fundraising position which involves leading on our operational effectiveness and developing effective communication techniques to help deliver the schools philanthropic objectives.

You will be required to assist the Director of Development in managing an effective portfolio of fundraising streams, securing regular giving donations, whilst also stewarding our donors effectively, creating innovative and compelling ways to demonstrate the impact of their philanthropic support.

Benefits of working with us include access to free lunch, regular sports and social events, a cash health plan, pension and more.

BGS is a large and thriving school with approximately 1,350 pupils aged between 4 to 18. We value our warm, vibrant and positive learning community, a place where pupils become accountable for themselves, responsible for others and empowered to have a voice and a role in the many activities and endeavours that make our School such a unique and exciting place.