About Fitzwilliam College
Fitzwilliam College is a special welcoming community with a long history of being different, from its founding in the 1860s as a non‑collegiate institution for students who could not afford to be affiliated with a Cambridge college through to its movement into becoming a college rooted in the 1960s modernist designs of Denys Lasdun. Fitz combines a drive for academic excellence and enquiry with a proven commitment to widening access to a Cambridge education. The College is located on a large seven‑acre site within 10 minutes' cycle ride of all the major faculties and departments of the University.
Position Overview
Fitz is looking to appoint an outstanding individual as Development Director. A senior figure within the College, the post-holder will oversee the delivery of the £40 million FutureFitz campaign in conjunction with the Master, the Bursar, and the Governing Body. They will lead on fundraising for the campaign, develop new and deepen existing donor relationships, and manage a team of five development staff. Fitz seeks a strategic fundraiser who is open to thinking creatively about development, embodies the College's ambitious, collaborative and pragmatic ethos, and is an active and engaged member of the community.
Responsibilities
* Oversee the delivery of the £40 million FutureFitz campaign.
* Lead fundraising activities for the campaign in collaboration with senior college leaders.
* Develop new donor relationships and deepen existing ones.
* Manage and motivate a team of five development staff.
* Represent the College at external events and fundraising occasions.
* Ensure the Development Director is elected a Fellow of the College.
Qualifications
* Outstanding major‑gifts fundraiser with campaign experience.
* Significant track record of fundraising at a senior level.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Proven ability to cultivate long‑term relationships with donors.
* Demonstrated ability to oversee, shape and motivate a team of engaged staff.
* Experience engaging comparable alumni donors (preferred).
* Commitment to the College's values and aims.
Application Process
* Apply via the College website (button provided on the job posting page).
* Send CV and covering letter by email by close of business on 20 th March 2026.
EEO Statement
Fitzwilliam College values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. The College is committed to helping people grow and develop; to that end we actively welcome diversity in personal and professional backgrounds and aim to ensure the postholder will have access to excellent opportunities to continue to grow and progress in their professional tenure at the College.
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