Requirements

This position is available from January 2027. We are seeking an experienced and purpose-driven fundraising professional who can build meaningful relationships, inspire philanthropic support and help secure sustainable investment in education.

Requirements for this position are:

relevant fundraising, philanthropy, business-development or relationship-management experience;
excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
event and reunion coordination and planning skills and experience;
a proven ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships;
strong planning and organisational abilities;
initiative, sound judgement and personal accountability;
a commitment to ethical fundraising and stewardship; and
a genuine alignment with the ethos and values of an independent Methodist school.

The Ideal Candidate will :

develop and implement strategic fundraising initiatives;
cultivate and steward donors, prospective donors and partners;
identify new philanthropic and funding opportunities;
prepare compelling cases for support;
communicate the College's priorities and impact with clarity;
collaborate across the Advancement Office the Old Stithian Association and the wider College community;
uphold the highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and donor care.
have a sound understanding of and commitment to the ethos of an independent school;
support the College's safeguarding practices and obtain all required police and offender-registry clearances.

Advancement Officer-stakeholder Relations And Strategic Fundraising Manager

Key skills