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University of Oxford - Development and Alumni Engagement, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with possible extension to £59,421, plus an Oxford University weighting of £1,500 per annum (pro-rata).
Seeking a senior fundraiser to raise major gifts for a range of posts, scholarships and other priorities across the Humanities.
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University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement, Multiple Locations (Hybrid)
Grade 6: £32,332 - £38,205 per annum with a possible extension to £41,732 - with an Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per year (pro rata)
Identify potential donors to our academic research projects on issues such as climate change, early years education and social inequality.
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Oxford, Oxfordshire (Hybrid)
Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with possible extension to £59,421, plus an Oxford University weighting of £1,500 per annum (pro-rata).
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

University of Oxford Development and Alumni Engagement

Senior Major Gifts Fundraiser
(known at Oxford as Senior Development Executive – Humanities)

In 2025 Oxford will open its new home for humanities, the state-of-the-art Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. This is an opportunity to join the University’s Humanities Development team as we work to secure philanthropic support for scholarships, academics and the capital project.

The University of Oxford is a stimulating work environment, which enjoys an international reputation as a world-class centre of excellence. Our research plays a key role in tackling many global challenges, from reducing our carbon emissions to developing vaccines during a pandemic.

We are looking for a new senior fundraiser to join our energetic team to raise major gifts for a range of posts, scholarships and other priorities across the Humanities.  Oxford is the world’s leading university for humanities teaching and research. When it opens, the Schwarzman Centre will bring together seven faculties from the division under one roof for the first time. The University’s scholarship in languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion & the arts – from the earliest civilisation to the present day – enriches our understanding of humankind, and informs how we engage with historic issues and contemporary concerns.

About the Role:

This fundraiser will work closely with senior academics in the Humanities Division. The post will focus primarily on funding for posts, scholarships and access and outreach in the academic faculties. An interest and appreciation for the arts and humanities is essential.

To Be Successful You’ll Need:

  • To be an experienced development professional with a strong track record of securing major gifts and the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k-£1m+
  • Confidence to work with people from a range of backgrounds, both internally and externally
  • The ability to think creatively in prospecting, cultivation and stewardship

Salary:

Grade 8: £45,585 - £54,395 per annum with possible extension to £59,421, plus an Oxford University weighting of £1,500 per annum (pro-rata).

What We Offer:

Your happiness and wellbeing at work matters to us, so we offer a range of family friendly and financial benefits including:

  • Flexible hybrid working
  • An excellent contributory pension scheme
  • 38 days annual leave
  • Membership to CASE
  • Training and development opportunities
  • A comprehensive range of childcare services
  • Family leave schemes
  • Cycle loan scheme
  • Membership to a variety of social and sports clubs
  • Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

 Application process:

  • Click the link to ‘Apply’ and follow the on-screen instructions on our Application portal.
  • Applications must include of a CV and a letter of application, in your own words (in PDF format), outlining your motivations to apply for this role, your relevant experience and how you meet the criteria of the person specification.

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on 3 October 2024 can be considered.

Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on 17 October 2024, in person in Oxford.

We are also seeking a Grade 7 Development Executive with the Humanities major gifts team (vacancy ID 175415), also closing on 3 October. Candidates should have the ability to secure gifts in the range of £100k to £500k. For more information about this role, please click ‘Apply’, or go to bit.ly/3XtcAdQ

Development and Alumni Engagement is committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We encourage applicants from all sectors of the community and are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented groups to apply.

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University of Oxford - Development and Alumni Engagement View profile Company size 101 - 500

We raise funds in support of the University’s academic priorities, securing donations for all aspects of academic and student endeavour.

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Posted on: 18 September 2024
Closing date: 03 October 2024 at 12:00
Job ref: 175433
Tags: Campaigns,Fundraising,University,Major Donor

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