Job opportunity

Ninewells Cancer Campaign Community Fundraiser - UOD1691

Posted on 5 September 2024 | Reference: UOD1691

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Closing date

Thursday, 19 September 2024, 23:59

Salary

£29,605 - £36,024 per annum
Grade 6

Contract type

Fixed Term
36 Months
Campus

City

School/Directorate

External Relations

Unit/Department

External Relations Office

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the University of Dundee's Advancement team as a Ninewells Cancer Campaign Community Fundraiser with responsibility for the Ninewells Cancer Campaign (NCC). This role will work closely with the Advancement team the NCC Committee to develop a fundraising and stewardship programme to support NCC income generation. This is a fixed-term appointment for 3 years.

As a Community Fundraiser you will play a pivotal role in the development and management of the NCC campaign. You will be responsible for the planning and execution of a range of income generating activities, collaborating with a variety of stakeholders to maximise local support.

Your priorities will include:

  • Develop, deliver and oversee all community fundraising activity related to NCC and manage incoming donations from individuals and community groups.
  • Build relationships with key community figures in order to promote and secure future fundraising opportunities.
  • Work with teams across the University to ensure cohesion of messaging and brand positioning for NCC and collaborate with colleagues across Advancement to identify opportunities to generate project and campaign funds.

Create, develop and deliver stewardship strategies, including press, social media and events for NCC donors and fundraisers to ensure they are thanked appropriately and have a planned future programme of engagement and stewardship to encourage further giving and fundraising.

Who we're looking for:

  • A genuine interest in connecting with people and ability to nurture and cultivate strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
  • Excellent communication skills with highly personable relationship building abilities.
  • Previous community fundraising experience or experience in similar fields.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of colleagues, including senior academics.

We are one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

For further information about this position please contact Mariel Symeonidou, Senior Development Officer on m.symeonidou@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about our team please visit httos://www.dundee.ac.uk/alumni. To find out more about NCC please visit httos://ncc­ dundee.orq.uk/about-us/what-does-ncc-do/.

The diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our talented staff and students help to drive the University of Dundee's global success and research innovation. We are proud to hold memberships of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall, and we offer networks for BME, LGBT and disabled staff, a range of disability and counselling services, and flexible, hybrid and family-friendly work policies, ensuring our community enjoy a welcome, supportive and inclusive workplace.

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