Director of Development & Alumni Engagement

GDST (The Girls' Day School Trust); Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and pay progressi

Professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free life assurance benefit

Interest free loans for training, PC购买

Cycle to Work scheme

Competitive terms and conditions of em

Discount on GDST school fees

Job summary

South Hampstead High School, part of the GDST, seeks a Director of Development to shape and deliver a bold multi-year fundraising strategy. You will work with senior leaders and GDST colleagues to lead major gifts, campaigns, annual giving, trusts and foundations, and donor stewardship to support access and transformative education.

You will foster a culture of philanthropy across alumnae, parents and staff, strengthening lifelong connections and aligning with the school’s values and GDST

Qualifications

• Strategic, relationship-led development professional with significant experience in philanthropy, fundraising or advancement.
• Proven track record of securing major gifts, managing donor pipelines and delivering successful campaigns.
• Credibility to work with senior stakeholders and inspire support from a wide community.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a bold, multi-year fundraising and engagement strategy that supports the school’s long-term vision, expands access through bursaries and embeds a culture of giving across the South Hampstead community.
• Lead major gift fundraising, campaigns, annual giving, trusts and foundations, legacy giving, donor stewardship and alumnae engagement.

Job description

South Hampstead High School, part of the GDST, seeks a Director of Development to shape and deliver a bold multi-year fundraising strategy. You will work with senior leaders and GDST colleagues to lead major gifts, campaigns, annual giving, trusts and foundations, and donor stewardship to support access and transformative education.

You will foster a culture of philanthropy across alumnae, parents and staff, strengthening lifelong connections and aligning with the school’s values and GDST