Head of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement

Head of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement

Location: Wimborne Minster

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum dependant on experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37½ hours per week, working 0830hrs to 1700hrs, Monday to Friday)

Canford School is a leading co-educational boarding and day school set in 250 acres of beautiful parkland in Dorset, educating around 660 pupils aged 13–18. With an outstanding reputation for academic achievement, exceptional facilities and a vibrant community, this is an exciting time to join the School as it develops its future as part of the new Canford Schools Group.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Head of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement to lead the Development Office and play a key role in strengthening our culture of philanthropy and engagement.

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Engagement, you will lead the school’s fundraising strategy and develop an engaging, effective alumni programme.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering the School’s fundraising strategy and annual income targets.
• Developing relationships with prospective donors and securing major gifts, regular giving and legacy pledges.
• Creating compelling cases for support and developing effective donor cultivation and solicitation plans.
• Bu...