For informal enquiries, please contact Mr Jonathan Ward (Senior Philanthropy Manager) at Jonathan.J.Ward@warwick.ac.uk
Responsible to Senior Philanthropy Manager.
In this role, you’ll raise philanthropic gifts for the University of Warwick, primarily but not exclusively, in support of our priorities for student support and student opportunity: scholarships, widening participation, social mobility and contribute to the development of a pipeline of sustainable philanthropy for Warwick Manufacturing Group.
You’ll aim to secure unrestricted funding and contribute to increasing the impact and visibility of philanthropy at the University of Warwick; by establishing a culture of philanthropy, maintaining a dynamic portfolio of prospects, and ensuring appropriate stewardship of current donors and stakeholders.
We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.
About You
We’re looking for an effective communicator who will closely with academics and central administration to advise on the mid-range fundraising opportunities to facilitate the maximum opportunity for developing a sustainable pipeline of philanthropic fundraising for the University.
Previous Experience
- Be able to demonstrate experience of building and maintaining constructive professional relationships with a wide range of people over an extended period of time.
- Demonstrate where you have worked collaboratively to achieve a goal, project or contract success.
- Experience of working in a target driven environment.
- Previous experience in fundraising/sales-driven environment.
- Proven experience of client/stakeholder management.
- Experience of working within a complex work environment.
- Experience of working with high-net-worth individuals as donors or volunteers (desirable)
Knowledge and Skills
- Emotional intelligence: including self-awareness and the ability to relate interpersonally with people of different interests, cultures and nationalities
- Demonstrable listening skills and empathy
- Experienced problem solver, with the ability to think creatively
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven persuasion and negotiation skills
- Ability to work within a team
- Practical knowledge of database management and use of standard IT packages (Microsoft)
- Sound organisational skills
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the job description.
Closing Date: Monday 21st April 2025 at 23:55 (GMT)
Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.
£35,116 to £45,413 per annum
