Senior Development Executive – Corporate, Trusts & Foundations
This is a skilled role requiring specialist knowledge and experience of Corporates or Trusts and Foundations. The post holder will be responsible for securing a high return on investment in the form of major philanthropic grants from charitable trusts and foundations, thus providing significant funding for a spectrum of University projects including capital campaigns, research, and scholarships. The post holder should have exceptional communication and written skills, with strong influencing and negotiating skills in order to develop high-quality funding proposals and impact reports.
Heriot-Watt is a truly distinctive and vibrant global university with five campuses in three countries: partners in 150 countries and over 30,000 students worldwide.
Named International University of the Year by the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, walking around the corridors of Heriot-Watt University is like taking a trip around the world! Heriot-Watt has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry.
This is an exciting time to be joining the Development and Alumni Team, following on from the success of the 1821 Appeal, the University will be launching a more ambitious campaign and you can play a key role.
Skills & attributes for your success. You will have:
• Track record of securing 5, 6, or 7 figure gifts across two of the following income streams
(Trusts, Companies, Regular Giving, or Major Donors).
• Experience of managing a prospect pool and progressing relationships from ‘cold’ to cultivation
to ‘ask’ and stewardship.
• Ability to prioritise and manage a diverse workload
• Self-starter and team player.
• First rate communicator (written and verbal).
• Creative thinker – someone who has a track record in initiating and implementing new ideas.
• Knowledge and experience of donor stewardship.
• A talent for building and nurturing great working relationships.
• A flexible approach and positive outlook.
• An engaging and inspiring individual.
• Experience of devising and implementing fundraising strategy.
• Ability to work under pressure to ensure deadlines and targets are met.
• Although not essential, line management experience would be a distinct advantage.