Donor & Stakeholder Relations Officer - Manchester, United Kingdom - Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

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Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Manchester Metropolitan University is an ambitious university and an inspiring place to work.

One of the largest universities in the UK, located in the centre of a vibrant and exciting city, we trace our roots back to the early part of the nineteenth century, when institutions were established to deliver skills and education for local people, improving livelihoods and the economy.

The University has a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality education for all those with the potential to succeed.

We achieved the silver award in the Teaching Excellence Framework and the recent REF results, has 85% of our research impact rated as world-leading and internationally excellent.

We are the UK's greenest University as ranked by the People and Planet sustainability league tables and are one of the country's top 20 best employers for LGBT staff, as featured in the Stonewall Top 100 Employers ranking.

Manchester Met's Development & Alumni Relations office is now seeking a Donor and Stakeholder Relations Officer who will play an important role in the development and delivery of a comprehensive stewardship programme, which will continue to strengthen and deepen our relationships with current and prospective donors, stakeholders, and alumni volunteers.

The role

The Donor and Stakeholder Relations Officer will develop, implement, and manage a stewardship programme that strengthens engagement with donors at every level to grow philanthropic income and support of the University.

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy the post-holder will help deliver activities that will enhance the University's relationship with its supporters, share the impact of philanthropic support, both internally and externally, and encourage donor loyalty and repeat giving.

The post holder will be responsible for producing compelling communication materials for donors and volunteers that will demonstrate and creatively convey the impact of giving to the University.

You will have professional fundraising experience with demonstrated success in donor cultivation and stewardship of donor relationships.

You will have the ability to create, execute and oversee a comprehensive donor acknowledgment and stewardship plan, including assisting on complex and carefully orchestrated events.

You will also be able to generate creative solutions and think strategically about donor recognition demonstrating excellent written skills to engage a diverse audience.

You must have experience of providing excellent customer service and of being a highly organised individual with the ability to prioritise workload, reach decisions quickly and work effectively in a busy environment.

To apply

Please submit your CV with a covering letter detailing your relevant experience in relation to the Person Specification in the Job Description to Emma Lavelle-Wood, Head of Philanthropy.

Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.