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Director of Development | Marlborough College | Marlborough, Wiltshire, UK
Closing date: 9am Monday 24th August.
For details on how to formally apply, please visit our website here.
Rooted in history and driven by purpose, Marlborough College is seeking a Director of Development to unlock the power of philanthropy that widens opportunity and transforms young lives.
With more than £29 million raised towards the 'Marlborough Difference' bursary campaign, we are looking for an experienced development leader who can bring the energy and expertise to secure transformational gifts from high-net-worth individuals.
As Director of Development, you will lead a team, secure transformational gifts from high-net-worth individuals and work confidently across a complex governance structure that includes the Council, the Foundation and the Marlburian Club.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Shaping and delivering the College's development strategy alongside the Master and Council
- Leading, developing and motivating a small team to deliver ambitious fundraising targets
- Personally cultivating, soliciting and stewarding major and principal gift prospects, including UHNWI donors
- Building trusted relationships across the Council, Foundation and Marlburian Club
- Owning the development budget, forecasting and reporting
You will bring:
- Extensive senior-level development experience, with a proven ability to close major and principal gifts
- A track record of leading, empowering, supporting and motivating a team, including setting clear direction and measurable targets and objectives
- Political astuteness and the ability to build collaborative relationships across governance structures such as councils, foundations, alumni bodies and other internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Sound strategic and financial planning skills, including budget forecasting and campaign management
- The highest standards of integrity, discretion and judgement
- The flexibility to work unsociable hours (evenings and weekends) when required and to travel in the UK and overseas.
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Full details and how to apply: https://www.peridotpartners.co.uk/jobs/director-of-development-marlborough-college/
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