Interim Director of Development
Posted 2 weeks ago by Starfish Search
£100,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Development Director will lead the strategy and operational plan for a major capital campaign at a higher education institution, focusing on alumni relations and philanthropic giving. This role involves managing the Development and Alumni Relations team and enhancing alumni engagement. The position requires significant experience in fundraising and managing teams within a higher education context. The contract duration is 12 months with a competitive salary.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and line-manage the Development and Alumni Relations team
- Curate and strengthen relations with key alumni and current/potential donors in readiness for the capital campaign
- Develop and begin to implement a strategy for enhancing alumni engagement across all categories and giving levels
- Participate in the oversight and management of the College’s wider day-to-day operations
Key Skills:
- Experience of fundraising in a membership or higher education organisation and/or dealing with alumni
- A proven track record in major gift fundraising, including experience of planning and executing major capital campaign fundraising at a senior level
- Experience managing, developing, and mentoring colleagues with the ability to lead and motivate staff
- The ability to balance a strategic overview and a hands-on approach to fundraising
Salary (Rate): £100,000 yearly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Starfish Search are working with a higher education institution to recruit an Interim Development Director. The focus of this role is to lead on developing the strategy and operational plan for a major capital campaign, whilst also being responsible for alumni relations and philanthropic giving.
You Will:
- Lead and line-manage the Development and Alumni Relations team
- Curate and strengthen relations with key alumni and current/potential donors in readiness for the capital campaign
- Develop and begin to implement a strategy for enhancing alumni engagement across all categories and giving levels
- As a senior officer, participate in the oversight and management of the College’s wider day-to-day operations
You Will Have:
- Experience of fundraising in a membership or higher education organisation and/or dealing with alumni
- A proven track record in major gift fundraising, including experience of planning and executing major capital campaign fundraising at a senior level
- Experience managing, developing, and mentoring colleagues with the ability to lead and motivate staff
- The ability to balance a strategic overview and a hands-on approach to fundraising
This role is running for a period of 12-months and offers a salary up to £100,000.