University of Greenwich
5378-E - Fundraising Manager
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Fundraising Manager
Alumni & Fundraising
Location: Greenwich Campus
Salary: £38,784 to £44,746 plus £5476 London weighting per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Release Date: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Closing Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 5378-E
On the 1 August 2026, the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South-East (LASE) University Group.
Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Greenwich academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities.
Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.
About The Role
We are seeking an ambitious and relationship-driven Fundraising Manager to join our growing Alumni and Fundraising team at the University of Greenwich. This is an exciting moment to join us: with a renewed institutional focus on philanthropy and a developing culture of giving, you will play a vital role in shaping the university’s next chapter of impact.
Working as part of a small, collaborative, and supportive team, you will manage a portfolio of major donor prospects, individuals, trusts, foundations, and businesses, cultivating meaningful relationships and securing philanthropic support that transforms lives and enriches the student experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in higher-education fundraising, with scope to take on new responsibilities as the programme expands.
What You Will Do
- Manage and develop a dynamic portfolio of prospective major donors, working toward securing five- and six-figure gifts.
- Lead the full donor cycle from identification and cultivation through to successful solicitation and long-term stewardship.
- Work closely with academic colleagues and senior leaders to align donor interests with institutional priorities.
- Develop compelling proposals, cases for support, and personalised engagement opportunities.
- Contribute to campaign planning and priority projects, helping to shape the university’s philanthropic ambitions.
- Build strong internal relationships to foster a culture of philanthropy across the institution.
- Ensure accurate recording and reporting of donor activity, championing best practice, compliance, and ethical fundraising.
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About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and high-value donors.
- Motivated by achieving results and comfortable working to ambitious individual and team targets.
- Strategic, proactive, and able to spot new opportunities for donor engagement and programme growth.
- Organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work to deadlines.
- Aligned with our University values: Inclusive, Collaborative, and Impactful.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Paulo Gomes, Head of Alumni and Fundraising (p.moreiragomes@greenwish.ac.uk)
Should you have any queries please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsadmin@gre.ac.uk
The University
The university is a brilliant place to work. We aim to become the top modern university in the UK by 2030 and our people are truly at the heart of what we want to achieve. We offer a great set of benefits including an excellent pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement, flexible working options including hybrid working and a genuine commitment to development.
We are looking for people who can help us achieve our Strategic Plan, through the values we expect for our whole university community, of being Inclusive, Collaborative and Impactful.
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To Apply
To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage). Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a strong, diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We do this through taking positive action such as encouraging applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled and LGBT+ people. As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Time to Change Employer Pledge/Mentally Healthy Universities, we are committed to promoting and supporting the physical and mental health of all our staff and removing barriers to improve inclusion.
We encourage applicants to disclose experience of mental health problems so we can support them fully during our recruitment process and make any necessary reasonable adjustments. Any information disclosed will be kept confidential and separate from the job application form.
We are making significant strides to understand and continuously improve our employees’ experience, and we are committed to implementing progressive diversity talent management
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