Location: | Durham |
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Salary: | £58,596 to £65,814 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 18th October 2024 |
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Closes: | 11th November 2024 |
Job Ref: | 24001696 |
The opportunity
The Head of Major Gifts is a new role, and will be responsible for managing and coaching a team of experienced Senior Development Managers, working with DARO leadership to establish and track progress against KPIs.
The post-holder will manage personally a portfolio of some of the University’s most senior benefactors and prospective donors, ultimately securing gifts in the seven- to eight-figure range.
The Head of Major Gifts will provide strategic support to Durham University Business School, leading on the development of impactful fundraising initiatives and gift propositions.
The post-holder will play a critical role in the delivery of Durham’s bicentenary campaign, currently known as Durham 200. Durham 200 is a major philanthropic initiative in recognition of the University’s 200th anniversary in 2032, which seeks to create a step-change in philanthropic income and increase significantly the impact of giving to Durham.
The Head of Major Gifts must be versatile and able to work closely and with senior University leaders, prominent and public figures, major benefactors and advocates, and senior volunteers in multiple capacities which facilitate the development of principal gifts and major donations and the advancement of Durham University.
You should be comfortable in a management role and able to support the delivery of an operational plan.
Experience and knowledge
Skills, abilities and knowledge
How to Apply
Durham University are working in partnership with Execucare to recruit to this post. Applications submitted via this portal will not be considered.
For further information and details of how to apply for this significant appointment at the university, please visit Execucare website: Head of Major Gifts
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