Development Manager (Major Gifts)

UWCSEA is looking for a Development Manager (Major Gifts) to join the college.

Reporting directly to the Head of Fundraising, the Development Manager will help advance the College mission through direct fundraising, strategic communications and internal and external partnerships. The Development Manager will build relationships with major donors in the UWCSEA community to support a multi-million dollar fundraising target annually. Funds raised will support key mission-aligned priorities in areas including scholarships, sustainability and innovation. The role will also grow relationships that support increased fundraising targets as the College prepares for a fundraising campaign to advance the growing impact of the College and our mission.

The Development Manager will independently manage a personal portfolio of prospects and donors and will be expected to meet ambitious fundraising goals. The position will be a key driver in building the capacity of the College to implement a strategic fundraising programme, while growing the culture of philanthropy among stakeholders, and broadening and deepening our base of supporters to bring greater impact to our students and mission.

Main Responsibilities

• Proactively lead on fundraising through the cultivation and solicitation of major gifts, including:
  - managing a portfolio of approximately 100-120 prospective donors including high net worth individuals, corporations and foundations with the capacity to make significant gifts to UWCSEA
  - developing and implementing strategies that reach and engage new and existing donors through personal visits and calls with major donors and prospects for the purpose of qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
  - maintaining responsibility for the stewardship of gifts solicited, including working with members of educational leadership who are responsible for implementing donor-funded programmes and reporting to donors on the impact of their gifts
• Develop compelling bespoke written proposals for major gift prospects and supporting the Head of Fundraising in development of other fundraising collateral where appropriate.
• Complete gift agreements and other materials/processes needed to define, secure and document gifts to the College in line with existing processes, including adherence to gift acceptance policies and procedures
• In collaboration with other members of the team and the wider College community identify major gift prospects and develop compelling engagement strategies to solicit, close, and steward gifts as outlined above.
• Maintain accurate records of contacts with donors and prospects using the CRM system and support the continued development of CRM best practices
• Contribute to the strategic direction of fundraising efforts to further develop the vision for fundraising at UWCSEA.
• Support the wider fundraising and engagement activities at UWCSEA as required.

Person Specifications

• Degree from a recognised university.
• 3-5+ years of development/advancement experience, including focus on major gifts and experience working in a campaign environment
• Demonstrated success in raising leadership level gifts in a nonprofit or education related organisation; results-oriented with a passion for increasing support for the College
• A strong track record of raising significant gifts from individuals
• A proven ability to establish, cultivate and steward strong professional relationships with stakeholders to build lifelong partnerships and trust, while aligning their passions with the mission, priorities and goals of UWCSEA
• Outstanding communications skills, including the ability to write compellingly and persuasively in support of philanthropic goals
• Chinese language proficiency is strongly preferred
• Innovative, self-motivated, able to think strategically in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects well, working both independently and as a collaborative team member
• Excellent interpersonal skills in a group and individual setting; positive, enthusiastic, collaborative and a team player
• Flexible, creative, resourceful and self motivated, with a willingness to go the extra mile to meet the needs of the mission and excellent organisational and analytical skills; the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality in a team-oriented, complex environment
• Familiarity with a customer relationship management (CRM) system, preferably in a fundraising environment
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times respecting the confidential nature of donor information and the School’s business practices

Applications

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future. All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalised group(s) and individuals with (dis)abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.