Full-time role, with option for part-time and flexible working
At the University of Southampton, our aim is to change the world for the better, bringing together realms of academic research, creativity and knowledge to have a truly collaborative and ground-breaking impact. We care about the challenges that humanity faces, and work to support others on a global scale.
About the role
The Donor Relations Officer will play a central role in ensuring we thank our supporters well and articulate the impact of philanthropy at Southampton in creative and compelling ways. This role will focus on delivering the Donor Relations Programme through data management, writing inspiring impact reports, and administration, as well as through developing creative and bespoke touchpoints. This role will ensure our donors are meaningfully recognised, with every gift and donor treated in a special way.
Responsibilities:
1. Deliver the Donor Relations Programme through data management and writing impact reports.
2. Develop creative and bespoke touchpoints for donor recognition.
3. Ensure a high-quality experience for donors and articulate the impact of their contributions.
About you
With developed organisational and planning skills, you will be expert at understanding and delivering administration, and you will recognise the importance of giving our donors the best possible experience. Your excellent writing skills will complement your experience of working with others to generate positive reporting and high-quality storytelling. You will bring a natural enthusiasm for the power of philanthropy, supporting others and ensuring quality outcomes for activities that further our relationships with our donors.
About us
We are planning our first University-wide fundraising and engagement campaign, involving more alumni and supporters with Southampton so that we can change the world. We need people with intellectual curiosity and different ideas. We need people with direct experience or transferable skills and the interest and drive to take on a new challenge. We are actively determined to welcome a diverse group of colleagues into our inclusive team. Every day will be different, you will meet incredible people and the rewards will be huge.
This could be a career-defining opportunity and we want to hear from you. For an informal chat, please contact Felicity Hills, Donor Relations Manager, on F.M.Hills@soton.ac.uk. Do contact us if you feel you don’t meet all of the selection criteria and want to discuss the role further.
As a university, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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