Donor Engagement & Stewardship Specialist

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Cycle loan

Generous leave

Job summary

The Development and Alumni Engagement team at the University of Oxford is seeking an organised relationship-builder to support fundraising and donor engagement during the Oxford Excellence Campaign. As Fundraising and Stewardship Officer, you will help connect philanthropists with world-changing research and student opportunities.

Working with seasoned fundraisers and senior colleagues, you’ll coordinate proposals, briefings and reports, manage donor communications, prospect research, events and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting projects, fundraising, communications, stakeholder engagement or similar activity within a complex organisation.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for reports, briefings or professional communications.
• Experience using data, databases or CRM systems to maintain records and generate information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a wide range of activity including proposals, briefings and donor reports.
• Support stewardship communications, prospect research, events and special projects.
• Act as a trusted contact and collaborate with colleagues across the university to manage priorities and ensure high-quality delivery.
• Prepare materials for senior leaders and improve internal processes to strengthen donor relations.

Job description

The Development and Alumni Engagement team at the University of Oxford is seeking an organised relationship-builder to support fundraising and donor engagement during the Oxford Excellence Campaign. As Fundraising and Stewardship Officer, you will help connect philanthropists with world-changing research and student opportunities.

Working with seasoned fundraisers and senior colleagues, you’ll coordinate proposals, briefings and reports, manage donor communications, prospect research, events and