Peterhouse is the oldest College in Cambridge (founded in 1284) and is among the smallest (currently 280 undergraduates; 176 postgraduates; 43 Fellows).
The College’s development activities are essential to its future. The Office fundraises for the College, organises a wide range of events and produces publications for alumni.
Magdalene College is seeking to appoint a confident and knowledgeable Philanthropy Officer with strong interpersonal skills to be able to build effective and long-term relationships with existing and future donors. We would expect applicants to have experience in annual fundraising and an ambition to develop skills in face-to-face fundraising to advance a career in Development in the Higher Education sector.
Queens’ College is looking for an Engagement Coordinator to primarily support the Alumni Engagement Manager with the organisation and delivery of all College alumni engagement including events and communications.
We are looking for someone with:
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks, including written tasks
Highly organised with the ability to plan and prioritise tasks and workload
Proactive and able to work independently and decisively
Positive team player who wishes to engage within a small team
Wolfson College is seeking a highly organised and proactive Development Office Administrator to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Development Director and the wider Development team.
This is a varied role that combines administrative support, event coordination, database management, and general office administration, playing a vital role in the smooth and effective operation of the Development Office.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person who wants to develop their fundraising skills whilst taking a leadership role in a small and ambitious team. If you have experience in fundraising and donor stewardship, and want to develop your skills in front-line fundraising, this could be the job for you. We are interested in hearing from applicants from the wider charity sector as well as higher education fundraisers.
Gonville & Caius College is seeking a Communications Officer to play a key role in delivering College communications, with specific communications responsibility for alumni publications and specific fundraising events, such as Giving Day. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic and creative individual, who is equally at home with digital and social as well as traditional print communications.
Selwyn College is seeking an outstanding Director of Development to help unlock its next phase of philanthropic ambition, strengthening fundraising and alumni engagement at an important moment in the College’s history.
The Role
Clare College is seeking a focused, collaborative, and self-motivated professional. The Associate Director, Principal Gifts will be responsible for generating six-and seven-figure gifts from alumni, well-wishes, trusts and foundations by qualifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of principal and major donors.
This role will suit a regular gifts fundraising professional who is motivated to bring in gifts to support outstanding education, research, and student opportunity. Reporting to the Deputy Development Director, you will join a dynamic Development Office team comprised of six other members.
What you will be doing
Responsibility for the Alumni Fund, regular giving and associated projects
Operational administration and delivery of key areas such as legacies, and special interest groups
Building trusted relationships with alumni and donors
This role will suit a frontline major gifts fundraiser who is motivated by purpose and partnership, and who wants to work in an environment where philanthropy is about long-term impact, not short-term transactions.
Corpus Christi College exists to support outstanding education, research, and student opportunity. Philanthropy plays a central role in sustaining that mission. The College has strong foundations in place and is now looking for an experienced major gifts fundraiser to help deepen relationships and secure transformational support.