Head of Development, Medicine — Major Gifts

CamWebDir; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom seeks an exceptional fundraiser to join Development and Alumni Relations as Head of Development for the Department of Medicine, the largest department within the School of Clinical Medicine. The role focuses on shaping the next stage of philanthropic development and creating a compelling case for support across a broad spectrum of research and impact.

You will work closely with the Director and senior academics to turn complex ideas into donor

Qualifications

• Accomplished major gifts fundraiser with excellent relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable operating with senior stakeholders and high-net-worth individuals.
• Able to translate complex research into compelling donor propositions.

Responsibilities

• Shape and develop a compelling fundraising proposition for the Department, bringing together its breadth of research, ambition and impact.
• Build and manage relationships with major donors and prospective supporters, developing opportunities for significant philanthropic gifts.
• Work with senior academics and clinicians to identify and prioritise where philanthropy can make the greatest difference.
• Act as a trusted adviser, using fundraising expertise and judgement to guide, influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders.
• Work across the Department, School of Clinical Medicine, Development and Alumni Relations, NHS partners and wider Collegiate University to ensure fundraising is coordinated, strategic and supports Cambridge's wider priorities.

Job description

University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom seeks an exceptional fundraiser to join Development and Alumni Relations as Head of Development for the Department of Medicine, the largest department within the School of Clinical Medicine. The role focuses on shaping the next stage of philanthropic development and creating a compelling case for support across a broad spectrum of research and impact.

You will work closely with the Director and senior academics to turn complex ideas into donor