Deputy Director of Development: Major Gifts & Strategy

University of Nottingham School of Humanities; Campus (IL); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly environment

Hybrid work arrangement

30 days holiday (pro rata)

Staff development opportunities

Benefits and rewards package

Job summary

University of Nottingham School of Humanities in Nottingham is seeking a Deputy Director of Development. You will lead major gifts, regular giving and legacy programmes, while shaping how fundraising, alumni engagement and operations work together.

You will manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects to secure transformational support for education, research and societal impact. You will join a transformed team with a strong purpose, contribute to strategy, and influence senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience shaping complex fundraising or income-generating activity with accountable strategy.
• Experience building high-performing teams with openness and curiosity.
• Strong ability to engage senior stakeholders and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead major gifts, regular giving and legacy programmes with strategic ownership.
• Sit on the DARO Senior Leadership Team shaping cross-office collaboration.
• Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects to secure transformational gifts.

Skills

Strategy development

Team leadership

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Data-driven planning

Job description

University of Nottingham School of Humanities in Nottingham is seeking a Deputy Director of Development. You will lead major gifts, regular giving and legacy programmes, while shaping how fundraising, alumni engagement and operations work together.

You will manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects to secure transformational support for education, research and societal impact. You will join a transformed team with a strong purpose, contribute to strategy, and influence senior stakeholders