Development and Fundraising Specialist

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

The Oxford School of Drama


Job Summary

The Oxford School of Drama is looking for an experienced Development and Fundraising Specialist to lead an ambitious fundraising push for our new Ruby Scholarship Programme.

Job Description

Who we’re looking for:
We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of success and the confidence to take ownership of a significant fundraising programme.

You’ll have:
A proven track record of fundraising success, ideally including major gifts, trusts and foundations.
Confidence and warmth in building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and donors.
A strategic, self-starting approach and the ability to work autonomously.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to make a compelling case for support.
A collaborative approach and the ability to work closely with the Alumni Relations Lead and Executive Director.

The following experience would also be valuable:
Alumni-based fundraising or alumni relations.
The performing arts, drama training or wider creative education sector.
Bursary, scholarship or capital campaigns.
Donor databases or CRM systems for managing prospects and gifts.

As the terms of this role are flexible and can be shaped around the ideal candidate, we welcome conversations with interested parties before application. To chat about this position, please email Executive Director, Karen Hebden, at [email protected]

Application Deadline: 10am on the 19th October

Interviews: Week commencing 26th November

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