The Fundraising Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing and executing Clifton College’s development and fundraising strategy. Working closely with the Director of Development, this individual will be responsible for raising funds and managing relationships with prospects and donors, organising fundraising campaigns and delivering events.
You will support the Director of Development to raise philanthropic funds through major gift and regular giving fundraising to support key development projects for the College. About Us Clifton College is a leading independent day and boarding school educating over 1,200 pupils aged 3 to 18. Founded in 1862, the College provides an all-round education, a rich heritage with modern state-of-the-art facilities. Located in the beautiful suburb of Clifton, we lead the way as one of the best independent schools in the country.
What you’ll be doing
Donor Relations and Stewardship
* Work closely with the Director of Development to deliver the fundraising strategy, with a focus on securing major gifts, regular giving, and corporate sponsorships.
* Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with prospective and existing donors.
* Identify new prospects and funding opportunities.
* Meet with donors and prospects with the Director and alone to develop the pipeline of future support.
* Ensure timely and personalised communication with donors to acknowledge gifts, provide updates on impact, and cultivate long-term relationships.
* Write compelling proposals and impact reports.
* Work with the Head of Alumni to develop engagement strategies for legacy giving to the 1862 Club.
* Work with marketing to create promotional materials and build our portfolio of testimonials.
Event Management
* Create engagement events for potential donors.
* Work with the alumni team to plan stewardship events for supporters.
* Support the development of parent engagement events.
* Support the Head of Alumni with the career mentoring programme.
Administration
* Manage gift processing using Raiser’s Edge, including receipting and thanking supporters, and managing pledge payment reminders.
* Create tailored communication and engagement plans for prospects and donors.
* Provide regular updates on fundraising progress and donor reports for the Director of Development.
* Develop and manage fundraising budgets, ensuring all fundraising activities are cost-effective and within financial targets.
* Work with marketing to create promotional materials and build our portfolio of testimonials.
About You
The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, highly organised, and have fundraising experience within the education or charity sector.
Required Qualifications & experience
* Proven experience in fundraising, development, or a related field, ideally within an educational or non-profit organisation.
* Strong knowledge of fundraising best practices, including major gifts, regular giving, legacy giving, grant writing, and event management.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including current and former parents, alumni, pupils, staff, Governors and donors.
* Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
* Work with marketing to create promotional materials and build our portfolio of testimonials.
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