Senior Manager, Institutional Advancement & Major Gifts

Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Aberdeen is seeking a Manager / Assistant Manager for Institutional Advancement. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing fundraising strategies, engaging alumni, and managing donor relationships. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in both English and Chinese. This role offers competitive remuneration, group medical insurance, and opportunities for staff development.

Benefits

Group medical insurance

Dental insurance

Staff development support

Annual leave

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of marketing and development experience in the B2C sector.
• Experience with CRM operations.
• Excellent command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin).
• Ability to engage with senior executives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish annual financial goals and strategies.
• Cultivate relationships with prospects and donors.
• Manage data and correspondence in Zoho.
• Develop supporting materials and proposals.
• Oversight of project implementation and reporting.

Skills

Relationship-building

Strategic planning

Donor stewardship

Communication skills

Networking

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing

Tools

Zoho CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

A higher education institution in Aberdeen is seeking a Manager / Assistant Manager for Institutional Advancement. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing fundraising strategies, engaging alumni, and managing donor relationships. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in both English and Chinese. This role offers competitive remuneration, group medical insurance, and opportunities for staff development.