Donor Relations Officer

This new full-time post is available from the 6^th of January 2025 on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working compressed or part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

Summary of the role

The Donor Relations Officer is responsible for delivering the University’s Donor Relations strategy which ensures donors and supporters at all levels are thanked appropriately, informed of the impact of their donation and remain engaged with the University to support their ongoing cultivation.

The Donor Relations Officer will work closely with the Head of Donor Relations and colleagues responsible for fundraising to create and deliver strategic stewardship plans and touchpoints for Major (£25k+) and Principal (£250k+) donations in support of University priorities including support for students, research and the development of campuses in Devon and Cornwall. The Donor Relations Officer will also work with colleagues across the Supporter Engagement team to ensure that low-level financial and non-financial philanthropic support is stewarded in line with short and long term targets.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about providing exceptional supporter engagement, who understands fundraising methodology and donor motivations, has excellent communication skills and enjoys working as part of an ambitious team.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

Benefits

We offer some fantastic benefits including:

• 39 days leave per year
• options for flexible working
• numerous discounts at leading retailers
• onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
• sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay) and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England

Further information

Please contact Louise Mackay, Head of Donor Relations, l.a.mackay@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 723141 

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