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A Cambridge-based education and research institution, rooted in the Islamic tradition, is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising and donor engagement. This is a central role in building long-term sustainability, securing philanthropic income and strengthening relationships with supporters to underpin teaching, research and public programmes.
Job Responsibility:
Lead delivery of the fundraising and donor engagement strategy, meeting agreed income targets
Cultivate, steward and grow relationships with donors, partners and prospects, building a healthy pipeline
Develop compelling cases for support, donor proposals and stewardship reporting
Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns and appeals across individual giving and related income streams
Oversee donor data management, reporting and compliance, including the donor database and processes
Provide regular performance reporting and insight to the Senior Leadership Team
Line manage the Communications function, ensuring priorities and content support fundraising and engagement objectives across public-facing and digital channels
Requirements:
Proven experience in development/fundraising, with a track record of securing philanthropic income and stewarding donors
Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders and communicating effectively with diverse supporters
Strong writing skills, able to produce persuasive cases for support, proposals and clear reporting
Experience planning and delivering campaigns and appeals, using data to guide priorities and activity
Comfortable managing a development function end-to-end, including pipeline management and database oversight
People management experience (or readiness to step into it), with sound judgement and a collaborative approach