Development Manager (Islamic College)
4 days ago
Cambridge
Development Manager (Islamic College) Location/Salary/Contract: Cambridge (in-person), with flexibility for hybrid working where appropriate | Full-time, permanent | £43,000-£48,000 (dependent on experience) The Opportunity A Cambridge-based education and research institution, rooted in the Islamic tradition, is seeking a Development Manager to lead fundraising and donor engagement. This is a central role in building long-term sustainability, securing philanthropic income and strengthening relationships with supporters to underpin teaching, research and public programmes. Key Responsibilities • Lead delivery of the fundraising and donor engagement strategy, meeting agreed income targets., • Cultivate, steward and grow relationships with donors, partners and prospects, building a healthy pipeline., • Develop compelling cases for support, donor proposals and stewardship reporting., • Plan and deliver fundraising campaigns and appeals across individual giving and related income streams., • Oversee donor data management, reporting and compliance, including the donor database and processes., • Provide regular performance reporting and insight to the Senior Leadership Team., • Line manage the Communications function, ensuring priorities and content support fundraising and engagement objectives across public-facing and digital channels. The Candidate • Proven experience in development/fundraising, with a track record of securing philanthropic income and stewarding donors., • Confident building relationships with senior stakeholders and communicating effectively with diverse supporters., • Strong writing skills, able to produce persuasive cases for support, proposals and clear reporting., • Experience planning and delivering campaigns and appeals, using data to guide priorities and activity., • Comfortable managing a development function end-to-end, including pipeline management and database oversight., • People management experience (or readiness to step into it), with sound judgement and a collaborative approach. How to Apply If you feel like you meet the requirements listed above, please apply immediately. Alternatively, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for an initial discussion.