Funding our Future

Director of Development & Alumni Relations

Further Information

Purpose: The Director of Development & Alumni Relations will be responsible for the strategic development of the Campaign for Nottingham, its successful delivery and leadership of the Development Office. The Director will ensure that via exemplary leadership and management of resources that the Campaign for Nottingham is executed consistently with our fundraising strategy and goals.

The Director will co-ordinate all philanthropic fundraising initiatives within the University and will work with internal agencies to promote a consistent and coherent impression of the University's achievements, values and ambitions, to the external community.

The role demands a clear understanding of fundraising processes with an appreciation of the priorities of a large, international, research intensive University. Applicants must also exhibit superb communications, operational leadership and people management skills.

Key reports and relationships

Reports to: Vice Chancellor
Direct reports: Director - International Development, Information Management Associate Director, Fundraising Deputy Director, Head of Alumni Relations

Key internal relationships: Pro-Vice Chancellor for External Relations

Key criteria for success

• Met the campaign target for the period and publicly launched the Campaign for Nottingham
• Increased alumni engagement, developing the alumni presence on campus and capturing alumni data; developed a thriving set of alumni groups
• Increased market intelligence by undertaking a credible assessment of prospects
• Ensured that the team is well managed, highly motivated, achieving individual and team targets and generally operating at optimum level
• Established excellent working relationships with members of the senior management team and academic staff

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for the Development Office
• Further develop and manage the Campaign for Nottingham, including all campaign activities, with a view to a public launch in late 2009. Obtain details of high priority projects from relevant internal constituents for inclusion in the campaign
• Manage and monitor the operations and activities of all key committees overseeing the Campaign for Nottingham - including the Campaign Executive Group and the Campaign Leadership Board
• Co-ordinate all philanthropic fundraising initiatives within the University
• Work with the Alumni Relations team to increase alumni engagement and the alumni presence on campus. Ensure that the database is used to its full capacity in capturing alumni data.
• Work closely with the Events Team to develop and establish a vibrant events program.
• Support and develop relationship-building initiatives with key influencers.
• Make fundraising approaches consistent with development strategy from all income streams, utilising the time of the Vice Chancellor and other members of the senior management team or academia where appropriate
• Build relationships with internal agencies to ensure that a consistent and coherent understanding of the Campaign strategies and the University's broader fundraising objectives are suitably promoted to the external community.
• Ensure the proper stewardship of donors and potential donors.
• Work with internal agencies to expand the fundraising database with a view to maintaining a comprehensive, interactive relationship management tool throughout the University.

• Experience in strategic planning
• Experience in developing and managing a major fundraising campaign
• Experience in developing and managing an effective team
• Experience in fundraising for a large and complex institution at a senior level
• Proven track record in fundraising across all income streams
• Experience of alumni relations

• Experience in fundraising for a University

• Strategic thinker with proven problem-solving ability
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong working relationships and to lead and motivate
• Determination, initiative and tenacity
• Team building and motivational skills
• Maturity, presence and personal authority
• A commitment to professionalism and excellence; drive, energy and enthusiasm.

• Annual leave entitlement for a full leave year is 30 days. In addition to 8 Public Holidays and additional University Closure Days as may be determined each year by the University Council.
• University occupational pension scheme - Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) will be available to the post holder
• The University will normally pay removal expenses in respect of a first appointment to the University.