Head of Transformational Philanthropy

Head of Transformational Philanthropy
Location: University of Manchester, John Owens Building, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester - Hybrid working
Salary: £57,696 to £68,857 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Are you a fundraiser looking for an exciting new challenge? Do you want to work on gifts at the seven, eight and nine-figure level?

We are looking for our new Head of Transformational Philanthropy to work with our highest level of donors to secure principal gifts in support of the University of Manchester’s key priorities.  These are gifts that are transformational and enable us to tackle some of the world’s greatest challenges.

Great things happen at The University of Manchester because of the work we do. It could be finding a new treatment for cancer, discovering a new wonder material like Nobel Prize winning graphene, providing a prestigious scholarship to an exceptional student, or influencing government policies to help the world’s poorest people.

Right now is Manchester’s time to shine. This year marks our university’s 200th anniversary and we are celebrating two centuries of education and innovation with a year of events, activities and dynamic programming. We are also preparing to launch our first ever major fundraising and volunteering campaign. 

Reporting to and working closely with the Deputy Director of Strategic Partnerships, you will be joining a highly motivated, collaborative, supportive and friendly team who every day help the University of Manchester have an even greater impact in the world. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a major gifts fundraiser who wants to make their mark at a globally renowned institution.  There is a fantastic pipeline of prospects, strong relationships, an inspiring senior leadership team and academics who are fully engaged it what we are doing here.  If you are looking to take your next career step and the chance to work with some of the best in the business, this is that career-defining opportunity.

The University of Manchester is partnering with Erin Hall-Westfall and Joanna Logan of Constellate Global Talent on this search.

The closing date for this position is: midnight on Thursday 8th August 2024

Interested?

Please click the apply button to be taken to our website, here you can download the candidate pack and complete your application.
Contact details can also be found on this link if you wish to have a confidential discussion about the role prior to applying.

No agencies please.