Philanthropy Lead

Sidney Sussex College Cambridge; Cambridge; Vor Ort; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

USS pension scheme

Free College meals when on duty

Free College gym

Zusammenfassung

Sidney Sussex College Cambridge is seeking a progressive fundraising professional to lead donor relationships and grow its major gifts programme. You will manage your own portfolio, identify prospects, and secure five- to six-figure gifts through personalised stewardship.

The role sits within the Development and Alumni Relations team, with opportunities to meet donors across Cambridge, the UK and internationally.

Qualifikationen

• Fundraising or related experience required.
• Ability to secure five- to six-figure gifts and manage donor pipelines.
• Excellent communication, networking, and relationship-building skills.

Aufgaben

• Manage your own donor portfolio and cultivate relationships.
• Identify, qualify and solicit new prospects for major gifts.
• Deliver personalised stewardship and report on impact of gifts.
• Collaborate with the Development and Alumni Relations team to plan campaigns.

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Major gifts experience

Prospecting

Donor relations

Tools

CRM software

Jobbeschreibung

Looking for your next step in fundraising?

This is an opportunity to take greater ownership of donor relationships, develop your major gifts experience and play a central role in Sidney Sussex College's philanthropic ambitions.

You'll manage your own portfolio, identify, qualify and cultivate new prospects, secure significant five to six figure gifts and deliver high-value, personalised stewardship that keeps our donors engaged and connected with the impact of their support.

We're looking for an ambitious relationship-builder with fundraising or comparable experience who is ready to step up. You don't need to come from higher education, but you will need to be confident meeting people, developing lasting relationships and asking for support.

You'll join a collaborative Development and Alumni Relations team, with plenty of opportunity to get out and meet donors in Cambridge, across the UK and internationally.

Ready to make the move into a more senior fundraising role? We'd love to hear from you.

Benefits include an annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, a contributory pension scheme provided by the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), free College meals when on duty and free College gym.

The closing date for application is midday Monday 9 November 2026. Any offer of appointment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references; verification of identity and qualifications; and eligibility to work in the UK. First-stage online interviews will be held on Friday 13 November 2026 with final in-person interviews, including a presentation, will be held on Friday 20 November 2026.

Sidney Sussex College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes diversity amongst its students, staff, Fellows and visitors, recognising the particular contributions to the achievements of the College's mission that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experience.