Major Gifts & Donor Relationships Manager

King's School Canterbury; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The King’s School Canterbury is seeking a Development Manager to join the Development Office during an ambitious fundraising campaign. You will strengthen donor relationships, secure major gifts, and shape the school’s fundraising strategy.

You will manage a portfolio of major donor prospects, develop tailored stewardship plans, and grow the legacy giving programme, with occasional travel and some evening/weekend work.

Qualifications

• Significant fundraising experience with donor relationships.
• Experience securing five- and six-figure gifts.
• Ability to develop tailored fundraising and stewardship plans.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of major donor prospects and existing supporters.
• Develop and deliver fundraising strategy and legacy giving programme.
• Produce donor communications highlighting impact.
• Collaborate with colleagues and line-manage the Development Officer.
• Occasional evening and weekend work.

Job description

The King’s School Canterbury is seeking a Development Manager to join the Development Office during an ambitious fundraising campaign. You will strengthen donor relationships, secure major gifts, and shape the school’s fundraising strategy.

You will manage a portfolio of major donor prospects, develop tailored stewardship plans, and grow the legacy giving programme, with occasional travel and some evening/weekend work.