Sport Philanthropy & Major Gifts Executive

University-of-Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford is seeking a Development Executive - Sport to secure major philanthropic support, build influential donor relationships, and shape a sporting legacy across the university. The role focuses on advancing student participation, elite performance, facilities, and community engagement.

Open to Internal and Oxford College Applicants, you will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, work with the Sport Department and senior stakeholders, and contribute to Oxford Excellence

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, including direct involvement in securing major gifts and developing donor relationships.
• Ability to develop and deliver strategic approaches to major gift fundraising from identification to stewardship.
• Strong relationship management skills with senior stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Secure major philanthropic support for university sport priorities.
• Develop and manage a portfolio of major gift prospects.
• Collaborate with the Sport Department and senior stakeholders to translate priorities into fundraising propositions.

Skills

Fundraising

Major gifts

Donor relationships

Strategic fundraising

Relationship management

Communication

Sport knowledge

Job description

The University of Oxford is seeking a Development Executive - Sport to secure major philanthropic support, build influential donor relationships, and shape a sporting legacy across the university. The role focuses on advancing student participation, elite performance, facilities, and community engagement.

Open to Internal and Oxford College Applicants, you will manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, work with the Sport Department and senior stakeholders, and contribute to Oxford Excellence