Philanthropy Manager

Development & Alumni Relations at the University of Bath is looking to appoint a Philanthropy Manager.

About the role 

You will identify and manage a portfolio of approximately 100 of the University’s prospective donors in the UK and overseas, cultivating a relationship between them and the University. Working with colleagues, you will be responsible for the implementation of individual donor cultivation and stewardship plans, working closely with the DDAR team to achieve the targeted levels of income with set timescales.

You will work closely with academic colleagues to identify projects, in line with the University's strategic aims, that require funding, then identify and secure the required philanthropic investment. You will also support the donor-centric culture of the Department to engage with donors and partners personally and effectively.

This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis. 

About you

You will: 

• Have experience of producing reports, proposals or publicity materials to a high standard of presentation.
• A proven track record of working in a results-oriented environment e.g. fundraising, sales.
• A good knowledge and understanding of the different methods of tax-efficient charitable giving, including legacies and gifts of shares.

About the Department 

The University of Bath began its alumni and development programme in 1991, initially known as the Graduate Liaison Office, now known as the Department of Development & Alumni Relations (DDAR). DDAR is primarily focused on internal and external relationship management of a philanthropic and non-philanthropic nature, in support of the wider University strategy.

The Department has a strong culture of collaboration and works closely with colleagues across the University, including Professional Services and the academic community to support the strategic priorities of the University. 

The Philanthropy Team have raised large amounts of money (as well as receiving pledges for the future). In addition, the online alumni events during the pandemic were highly successful and created a very positive platform from which to drive forward alumni relations and reset activity in the Department.

For informal discussions about the role please contact Emma Sambrook, Associate Director (Philanthropy) on es2127@bath.ac.uk 

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected & encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees & students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams. 

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university & are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence & supporting disabled staff.

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