ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT - PRINCIPAL GIFTS

Associate Director of Development – Principal Gifts – University of Oxford –
Oxford with travel and opportunities for hybrid working – Competitive Salary



### The University of Oxford aims to lead the world in research and education
for the benefit of society both in the UK and globally.



### This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Europe’s most successful
fundraising team in higher education as part of a newly established Principal
Gifts team. The Associate Director of Development – Principal Gifts roles will
focus on securing transformational 8 figure philanthropic gifts for the
University. These roles will play a significant role in our new campaign.



### Reporting to Director of Development – Principal Gifts and working closely
with the Chief Development and Alumni Engagement Officer and the Vice-
Chancellor of the University, the post-holders will manage the cultivation and
solicitation of a portfolio of the University's most generous donors and
prospects.



### The post-holders will be responsible for building a robust pipeline of
opportunities to support our campaign objectives. This will involve prospect
identification, research and the development of personalised cultivation
strategies.



### Securing gifts at this level will require close collaboration with other
senior University officers, and with colleagues across the collegiate
University as well as with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.



### Applications are welcome and encouraged from all sectors of the community
and we are especially keen to encourage candidates from under-represented
groups to apply. The Development and Alumni Engagement Office is committed to
equality and values diversity.



### The Candidate:



▪ Significant major gifts fundraising experience, including proven success in
personally securing multiple seven figure gifts in the UK and/or
internationally.



▪ Confident and credible at a senior level, you will be experienced in
identifying and cultivating major prospects and adept at developing
significant philanthropic relationships.



▪ Experience gained in a successful and substantial fundraising campaign.



▪ Ability to collaborate closely with academic, college and development staff,
so diplomacy and an ability to engage with key stakeholders on common goals in
a complex institution, are essential.



▪ Confidence to navigate and thrive in a complex, fast-moving professional
environment.



▪ A very high level of literary and communication skills, both oral and
written.



▪ A graduate or equivalent, higher education or not-for-profit experience
would be helpful.





For further information and details on how to apply, please visit:
www.berwickpartners.co.uk/91349





For an informal and confidential discussion, please speak with our advisors at
Berwick Partners:





William Pringle



Partner, Head of Charity, Arts, Culture & Heritage Practice



Berwick Partners



**+44 (0) 207 518 2635 / +44 (0) 7515 919 648**



William.Pringle@berwickpartners.co.uk



Closing date for applications: Friday 10th May 2024