DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - REGULAR GIVING

at  Pembroke College Cambridge

THE DEPARTMENT

Are you passionate about fostering a culture of giving and
philanthropy? Do you thrive on building relationships and
coordinating strategic fundraising initiatives? Pembroke College is
seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join its team as a
Development Officer. With a year of its highly ambitious campaign
for the redevelopment of Mill Lane left, and the official opening of
the entire new site site to look forward to, this is an exciting time
to be joining Pembroke and one of the most experienced and
successful Development teams in Cambridge.
Pembroke’s Development Office, consisting of 11 staff members,
was set up in 1994 and is the longest established professional
development operation in Cambridge. The Office, is regarded
highly in Cambridge and its results are regularly in the top 3
colleges. Development operations include a comprehensive
fundraising programme ranging from major gift fundraising to
annual giving initiatives such as the telephone campaign, reunion
giving and giving day. Alumni relations span local, regional and
international events and communications tailored to alumni of
different generations and with different interests.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Deputy Development Director
Responsible for: N/A
Location: Pembroke College, Cambridge.

SKILLS:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong experience in Microsoft applications
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Experience of Raiser’s Edge, or proven ability to learn use of
database software
Ability to multi-task and be responsive
Attention to detail
Flexibility
Self-motivated
Budget Responsibilities: None.

THE ROLE

To focus on strategically expanding and managing Pembroke’s
annual giving programme by increasing the number donors
across a range of alumni demographics. This includes from start
to finish, the annual Telephone Fundraising Campaign; organising
the annual Reunion Giving programme; setting up a Young
Person’s Giving programme; making phone calls to chase pledges
and renew giving.