Deputy Director of Philanthropy

Summary:

Join a school’s Deputy Director of Philanthropy team and drive impactful fundraising initiatives.

About the School:

A school committed to empowering girls for the future, with a strong focus on academic excellence, community engagement, and personal growth. It offers a supportive and inclusive environment with excellent professional development opportunities.

The Opportunity:

As the Deputy Director of Philanthropy, you will lead and inspire a dynamic fundraising and engagement strategy that strengthens lifelong connections with the school and drives significant philanthropic investment. This role is pivotal in ensuring the continued success of a major fundraising campaign that supports bursary opportunities and school improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a bold and ambitious fundraising strategy to ensure ongoing donor engagement and support.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, donors, and volunteers to secure major gifts.
• Oversee the management of donor pipelines and ensure the successful delivery of strategic fundraising campaigns.
• Articulate compelling cases for support that align with the school’s mission and vision.
• Collaborate with key school departments to ensure alignment and maximize impact.
• Monitor and report on campaign progress, donor engagement, and philanthropy outcomes.
• Support the development of a dynamic programme of major gifts and engagement activities.
• Ensure the continued growth and success of the school’s philanthropy and alumnae engagement programme.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Significant experience in philanthropy, development, or fundraising leadership.
• Proven success in securing major gifts and managing donor pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver strategic fundraising campaigns.
• Strong relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders, donors, and volunteers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate compelling cases for support.

Preferred

• Experience working within an educational institution or nonprofit organization.
• Familiarity with major gift fundraising and donor engagement strategies.
• Experience managing and leading a fundraising team.
• Knowledge of the UK education sector and philanthropy landscape.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and pay progression.
• Extensive professional development opportunities and training grants.
• Generous pension schemes and free life assurance.