Temporary Development Manager

Location: Cambridgeshire

We are seeking an experienced and driven Development Manager to play a pivotal role in growing regular giving, cultivating mid-level donors, and strengthening long-term philanthropic support within a prestigious Cambridge-based academic institution.

This is an interim role for a period of approximately 8 weeks

Key Responsibilities

* Manage and develop the Annual Fund programme, including budget oversight, appeals, and campaign performance reporting

* Deliver multi-channel fundraising activity such as telephone campaigns (Giving Days), digital appeals, and direct mail

* Support gift processing, donor thanks, and stewardship activity

* Promote understanding of philanthropy among students and internal stakeholders

* Work closely with alumni relations, events, and research colleagues to identify and develop prospects

* Promote and steward legacy giving, incorporating legacy conversations into appropriate donor interactions

Essential Experience

* At least 2 years’ experience in regular giving fundraising and donor relationship development

* Experience user of Raiser’s Edge

* Advanced MS Office skills

* Excellent communication skills

* Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders

* Highly organised, proactive, diplomatic, discreet, and professional

* Results-driven, resilient, and collaborative

If this role looks like the new challenge that you are looking for, please apply via the advert or contact Emma at Eclectic Recruitment.
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