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Development Manager

Salary: £46,000 per annum

Location: West London

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Make a lasting impact through fundraising, community engagement and relationship building.

Are you an experienced Development Manager with a passion for fundraising, stakeholder engagement and creating meaningful connections?

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded educational organisation seeking a talented Development Manager to lead fundraising initiatives, strengthen alumni and parent engagement, and help deliver ambitious long-term growth plans.

This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-focused Development Manager to work closely with senior leaders, supporters and volunteers, helping to secure funding that makes a genuine difference to future generations.

As the successful Development Manager, you will develop and deliver fundraising strategies, build strong donor relationships and create engaging programmes that encourage long-term support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and deliver fundraising strategies to support bursaries, capital projects and wider organisational objectives
Identify, cultivate and manage relationships with donors and supporters
Develop and maintain a strong fundraising pipeline
Monitor fundraising performance, KPIs and reporting metrics
Build and strengthen alumni networks through events, communications and volunteering initiatives
Enhance engagement with parent communities and key stakeholders
Manage databases, ensuring data integrity and GDPR compliance
Coordinate alumni communications, newsletters, reunions and networking events
Support volunteer-led fundraising and community initiatives
Work closely with marketing teams to develop compelling fundraising campaigns and content
Organise donor cultivation, stewardship and engagement events
Line manage and support a Development Assistant
Manage development and fundraising budgets effectively

About You

Experience working within education, charity, not-for-profit or membership-based organisations
Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills
Experience creating persuasive written content, reports and campaigns
Strong project management and organisational abilities
Experience managing, mentoring or developing team members
Confidence using CRM systems and managing supporter data
The ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on and operational
A proactive, collaborative and adaptable approach

Desirable Experience

Professional fundraising qualifications or membership of a fundraising body
Experience working with senior leadership teams, trustees, governors or major donors
Knowledge of GDPR and fundraising compliance requirements
Experience securing major gifts, donor stewardship or legacy giving support

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