Head of Development, Brain and Mind Health

The University of Cambridge is one of the world's oldest universities and leading academic centres. If you're looking for a new challenge and would like excellent benefits, extensive learning opportunities and a stimulating working environment in return for your skills and contribution, there could be a job here for you.

Do you want to help secure some of the most impactful gifts of your career? Here at Cambridge University's Development and Alumni Relations office, we are looking for a senior major gifts fundraiser who will be part of an encouraging team delivering on one of the University's most significant fundraising priorities.

As Head of Development, you will help the University develop long-term holistic partnerships with high level donors and ultimately secure financial support for brain and mind health. With responsibility for the design, management and execution of one of the University's most exciting major gift fundraising strategies, you will be part of a warm, supportive and fun team who look out for each other. You will find it a welcoming place to work!

You will be responsible for developing and implementing the major gifts fundraising and engagement plan for brain and mind health, building on existing relationships to continue to develop networks and further develop philanthropic opportunities. You will also identify new opportunities and build a sustainable and ambitious fundraising programme.

The position of Head of Development, Brain and Mind Health is an exciting opportunity for someone who is naturally collaborative, entrepreneurial and innovative, has a strong track record in major gifts fundraising or equivalent experience, and wants to have a major impact on a world-renowned institution.

What philanthropy does here at the University changes the world for the better. We know what we can deliver, and we want you to help us, building on the incredible successes we have already had. We are looking for applicants who are intellectually curious, skilled at building relationships that last and that are team players. If this is you and you want to work where you can raise some of the biggest gifts of your career then we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your Cover Letter and CV when applying for this role.

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The closing date for this position is midnight the 24th of November 2024.

First round interviews are due to take place in the week commencing the 2nd of December.

Second round interviews re due to take place in the week commencing the 9th of December 2024.

Please quote reference DH43577 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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