Donor Relations Co-ordinator

The University is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve, shaping ourselves into a leading university through the talents and effort of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

Join our dynamic and ambitious Advancement team as a Donor Relations Coordinator, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting our philanthropically funded scholarship programme. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure seamless administration, build meaningful relationships with scholars, and develop engaging initiatives to enhance their experience. You’ll also collaborate closely with fundraisers to support donor stewardship, fostering strong connections with those who make these opportunities possible.

In this role, you’ll help drive effective donor engagement through thoughtful recognition, communication, and stewardship. Working with colleagues in the Philanthropy Team, you’ll contribute to personalised engagement strategies, curate compelling impact stories, and highlight the importance of philanthropy. From coordinating donor gifts to planning memorable visits, you’ll create opportunities that strengthen relationships and reinforce donor support for the University of Surrey.

About you

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for making a difference. You should have:

• Experience in donor relations, fundraising, communications, or stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling reports and correspondence.
• Strong relationship-building abilities to engage with donors, scholars, and internal stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• A collaborative approach, working effectively across teams to support donor engagement.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited for an in-person interview on Wednesday, 16 April 2025.

How to apply

Please apply with a CV and covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role and giving an overview of how you meet the required experience and knowledge.

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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