Senior Philanthropy Manager (Science, Engineering & Medicine)

Who: The University of Warwick

Role: Senior Philanthropy Manager (Science, Engineering and Medicine)

Type: Permanent

Location: Hybrid

Hours: Full time

Salary: £46,485 to £55,295 per annum

This is an exciting time to be joining the Development and Alumni Engagement Team (DAE) at the University of Warwick.

We’re entering the early planning stages of a new major philanthropic campaign, which

will significantly scale the ambition for the University’s fundraising and engagement activity.

As a team, we have a major role to play in helping break down barriers to education and advancing research addressing some of our planet’s biggest challenges.

Our donor community creates lasting value in society and the economy through supporting students, research and facilities at Warwick.

We’re looking for an excellent communicator to join our growing Philanthropy team. You’ll be responsible for delivering a minimum team income target of £1.5 million and maximising use of this resource.

If this role sounds like something you’d be interested in, then please get in touch.

Responsibilities include:

• Leadership responsibility for ensuring that their team delivers a minimum annual team income target of £1.5 million against team priorities and donor-led opportunities.
• Responsible for determining income targets and KPIs of Philanthropy Officer.
• Build and manage a portfolio of their own of prospects capable of making gifts of £100,000 +. This means their portfolio should be built around prospects with a minimum net worth of £10 million each.
• Recruit a network of influencers to facilitate an increase in philanthropic income, made up of senior volunteers, alumni, and members of the Governing Council in consultation with the Deputy Director of Development (Philanthropy).
• Travel is a central part of this role. We are seeking someone able to travel internationally anywhere between one and ten times annually. Although we do predict travel we are unable to guarantee these opportunities.

Person specification includes:

• Be able to demonstrate experience of building and maintaining constructive professional relationships with a wide range of people over an extended period of time.
• Extensive experience of Major and Leadership Gifts fundraising.
• Experience working within a metrics- driven culture.
• Background in working with senior volunteer leaders, and recruiting influencers.
• Knowledge and experience of team management and developing a team culture.
• Knowledge of the principles of Major and Leadership Gifts fundraising, and Donor Relations.
• Demonstrates gravitas and has experience in helping others to develop it.
• Working knowledge of GDPR, and Fundraising Regulator code of practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work constructively and effectively with senior staff.
• A high level of written and oral communication and confident presentation skills.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role or receive a copy of the full job descprtion please apply via this site.

Deadline for applications is 8th January 2025