Deputy Development & Alumni Director

Job Description

Focus 5 Recruitment are pleased to be working with a leading London University to recruit a Deputy Development Director.The Development Teams main objectives are to raise funds for the University from a variety of sources and support alumni relations. The role of the Deputy Director will work closely with the Director of Development to increase giving at all levels with a particularfocus on major donors, to cultivate and solicit a portfolio of donor prospects, to further develop the strategy for and implementation of the legacy programme and to support work on trusts and foundation applications. The Deputy Director will play an important part in ensuring that the Development Office works effectively to support the mission, aims and objectives of the University.ResponsibilitiesFundraising:* To raise funds for the University from alumni, individuals, corporations and trusts, working with the Director of Development, the Principal, University Central Development staff, key volunteers and/or Fellows where appropriate.* To manage a prospect portfolio of up to 500 prospective and current major donors.* To successfully raise £1,000,000 + per annum.* With the Regular Giving Manager, to further develop the strategy for Regular and Annual Giving, Trusts & Foundations and Legacies campaigns and programmes* To work with the Director of Development to develop new fundraising initiatives both at home and overseas, to include new Giving Circles.* To work with the Regular Giving Manager & Fundraisers in the stewardship of donors to the University and ensure all donors are adequately informed and thanked for their gifts, as well as managing the relevant stewardship societies and giving circles.* To monitor payment and reminder activity on Major Pledges and produce regular reports for the Development Director, Fundraising Committee and Governing Body.* To be responsible for developing a strong Alumni Engagement Strategy and cultivate volunteers who are active participants.* To be responsible for ensuring due diligence and clearance procedures are carried out for all potential donors.* To work with all members of the Development Team to identify and research major donor prospects.Other responsibilities* To support and assist the Development Team, when needed and appropriate working with the Director of Development to step-in and line manage from time to time.* To attend management and committee meetings in University, deputising for the Director of Development when necessary.* To be responsible for developing relationships with academic staff to ensure their research is understood by alumni, through events and communications.* To support the departments adherence to current and upcoming data legislation, including GDPR, and to liaise with the Bursar and Data Manager to ensure compliance if needed.* To support the departments compliance with Fundraising and Charity Regulatory bodies.* To support Development and Alumni Relations communications as needed.* Along with the Director of Development and Alumni Relations Manager, to support the departments Events Strategy, including budgeting.* To work with the University Office and the Regular Giving Manager on the distribution of scholarships and prizes in order to ensure the wishes of donors are fulfilled.* To attend Development and Alumni Relations events, University events including some formal halls and to undertake some travel on behalf of the University.* To work with the Universitys Development and Alumni Relations Office and the Universitys International offices.* Domestic and international travel where necessary.* To undertake any other reasonable tasks which may be necessary in order to assist the efficient and effective running of the Development Department and its events programme.This is a live role with a prestigious London University. For further details and immediate consideration, please apply ASAP.