Development Manager (Science and Engineering) (Maternity Cover)

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Strathclyde invites an experienced fundraiser to join the Alumni & Development team for a fixed-term maternity cover (12 months). The post focuses on major gifts and developing fundraising programmes for Science and Engineering faculties, including meetings with alumni, trusts and company supporters.

You will work with senior university staff to identify, involve and thank major donors, and will line-manage a Major Gift Development Officer as part of the department’s management

Qualifications

• Experienced fundraiser with a track record in major gifts.
• Higher Education fundraising experience preferred.
• Ability to conduct face-to-face donor meetings for gifts of £25k+ and to develop compelling funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative fundraising projects and manage major gifts programmes for Science and Engineering.
• Build relationships with alumni, trusts, foundations and company supporters to secure significant gifts.
• Support fundraising campaigns to advance research and teaching and prepare donor reports.

Job description

Development Manager (Science and Engineering) (Maternity Cover) (852674)

FTE: 1.0 (35 hours per week)

Term: Fixed (12 months)

The Alumni & Development department at the University of Strathclyde would like to invite an experienced fundraiser to join their major gifts fundraising team for a fixed term role for 12 months (maternity cover). This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraiser to develop their skills in a Higher Education setting. You will develop innovative fundraising projects and work with a broad range of prospective donors. You will be responsible for the continuous development of the University’s fundraising programmes and, in particular, supporting our renowned Engineering and Science faculties. This role raises funds through the development of relationships with successful alumni, trusts and foundations and company supporters. You will be someone who enjoys meeting new people, conducting face-to-face meetings with potential donors for major gifts (often gifts of £25,000+). You will support fundraising campaigns to advance the University’s research and teaching and you will share its vision with donors through compelling funding proposals, cases for support and donor reports. You will be confident working with senior staff across the University to identify, involve and thank major donors. The role is responsible for the line management of a major gift Development Officer and you will be part of the department’s management team.

For informal enquiries, please contact Karen Boyle, Head of Alumni & Development at [e-mail]

Development Manager (Science and Engineering) (Maternity Cover) (852674)

Department: Marketing and Development Services