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Grade 7: £38,674 - £46,913 per annum including the Oxford University Weighting of £1,500 per annum
Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)
Saïd Business School is home to one of the largest and most diverse alumni and development teams within the University of Oxford. Over the last six years, we have secured over £100m in philanthropic income from major trusts and foundations, multinational corporations, alumni and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) who share our core values and mission as a global business school rooted in the traditions of the University.
As part of our expansion, we are seeking a Donor Relations Manager to join our Operations team within the wider Development and Alumni Relations function. As Donor Relations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing new donor recognition and stewardship initiatives. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for demonstrating the impact of philanthropic donations, fostering a culture of giving and enhancing the donor experience at all levels.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and manage high-profile donor stewardship events, including the Global Leadership Council meetings, Rewley Dinner, Dean’s Circle thank-you events and bespoke major donor engagements.
- Collaborate with Communications and Marketing teams to develop donor impact content, including emails, social media, newsletters and donor videos.
- Produce the annual Impact Report and bespoke reports for major donors.
- Organise donor relations workshops and training sessions, both internally and externally.
- Line manage the Development Administrator, overseeing performance, appraisals and professional development.
You will have a strong background in donor care, marketing or communications. You should demonstrate expertise in producing stakeholder reports, event management and creating compelling content, particularly for HNWIs. A clear understanding of stewardship and its role in major gift fundraising is essential.
Further information on this role can be found in the job description.
At Saïd Business School we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Join us to build a brighter, more equitable future, where we celebrate diversity, advance equity, and nurture inclusion across everything we do.
We offer very generous benefits, some of which are:
- Generous holiday allowance of 38 days including bank holidays
- Hybrid working
- Membership of the Oxford staff pension scheme
- Discounted bus travel
- Subsidised onsite catering
- Cycle loan scheme
- Plus, many other University benefits
All applications must include a CV, Supporting Statement/Cover Letter and Current Salary.
The closing date for applications is 27 March 2025 at 12.00 noon. Interviews will likely be held 23 April 2025.
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