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Head of Philanthropy, Alumni & Supporter Engagement
The University of Salford. Develop and implement a multi-year philanthropy and alumni engagement strategy to drive income growth and supporter advocacy .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing philanthropy and alumni engagement strategies, with a strong focus on revenue growth and relationship management. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with governance and ethical standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Senior Leadership Experience in PhilanthropyRevenue Growth AchievementPeople-Management SkillsRelationship-Building with DonorsAnalytical and Financial Planning Capabilities
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Hard Skills
Philanthropy Strategy DevelopmentAlumni Engagement Program ManagementData Analysis and Trend IdentificationBudget Management and ForecastingGovernance and Compliance Knowledge
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing AbilitiesTeam LeadershipRelationship Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Postgraduate Qualification (MBA or MA in Fundraising)
Industry Keywords
Higher EducationDonor EngagementEthical Gift AcceptanceData Protection RegulationsDiversity, Equity and Inclusion Principles
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and implement a multi-year philanthropy and alumni engagement strategy to drive income growth and supporter advocacy
- Lead, mentor and manage a team of 13 professionals
- Build and steward relationships with individual donors, alumni, trusts, foundations, corporate partners and other supporters
- Oversee engagement programmes that deepen alumni participation and global community connections
- Ensure governance, compliance and ethical standards in gift acceptance, data management and reporting
- Collaborate with senior university leaders to align fundraising initiatives with academic and research priorities
- Analyse donor and alumni data to identify trends, opportunities and pipeline development
- Manage the annual philanthropic budget, forecasting and performance against targets
- Represent the university at external events, conferences and stakeholder meetings
- Drive continuous improvement through innovation, best-practice benchmarking and technology adoption
Requirements
What you’ll need- Proven senior leadership experience in philanthropy, alumni relations or fundraising within a higher-education environment
- Track record of achieving significant revenue growth and expanding donor/alumni engagement
- Strong people-management skills with experience leading multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent relationship-building and influencing abilities with senior donors, trustees and corporate partners
- Deep understanding of governance, ethical gift acceptance and data protection regulations
- Strong analytical and financial planning capabilities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Experience managing large alumni networks and global engagement programmes
- Relevant postgraduate qualification preferred, such as an MBA or MA in Fundraising, Development, or a related field
- Commitment to the University of Salford’s values and diversity, equity and inclusion principles
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- 32 days leave plus bank holidays
- Additional time off at Christmas
- Opportunity to buy additional leave
- Flexible and agile working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Continuous professional development
- Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
- Net Zero and sustainability initiatives