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Wells Cathedral School is searching for a new Director of Development and Head of Foundation to secure long-term support and increase their inspiring and creative approach to education. Location:
Wells, Somerset with hybrid options Salary:
Up to £70,000: Commensurate with experience and expertise Who we are.
Wells Cathedral School has been educating children for over a thousand years in what must be one of the world’s most beautiful and inspiring locations. The School has the prestigious honour of being one of only five Specialist Music Schools in the UK within the Department for Education (DfE) Music and Dance Scheme, meaning it is nationally and globally renowned for music and choristry. The School plays a huge role in the community through many events, concerts and activities, and they have plans to develop this further. Having launched their brand new ‘Play Your Part’ campaign, they now need a brilliant senior development leader to ensure its success. About the role.
The Director of Development and Head of Foundation will execute and evolve a strategy for a significant ramp-up in the fundraising activity of Wells Cathedral School Foundation, initially focused on funding bursaries and small-scale estate developments. They will ensure the effective work of the School’s supporting bodies and lead on building good relations with alumni and delivering a legacy programme. Main duties and responsibilities Implement our strategy for fundraising consistent with best practice and the objectives of the Foundation. Promote and develop the Foundation as the central charity in the School’s fundraising operation. Undertake direct fundraising, either individually or in conjunction with the Head Master and Foundation Trustees. Find innovative ways of engaging alumni and other friends of the School in Foundation and fundraising activities. Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and other members of the wider WCS community. Oversee the maintenance and development of the Toucan Tech CRM and community website. Cultivate and grow a portfolio of potential major donor prospects and deliver significant gifts from individuals, organisations and businesses. Strengthen existing donor networks and develop further networks. Recruit and organise fundraising volunteers from alumni, parents, former parents and other supporters of the School. Ensure the Wells Cathedral School Foundation meets its budgets and targets as appropriate. Who we are looking for.
We are searching for creative, talented and passionate senior fundraisers and development professionals who place relationships at the heart of all they do. Candidates who understand the unique offering of the School and who can articulate its importance to many audiences will be successful in this role. For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners. If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Dominic Moon.
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/ Director of Development and Head of Foundation | Wells Cathedral School Director of Development and Head of Foundation
Wells Cathedral School is searching for a new Director of Development and Head of Foundation to secure long-term support and increase their inspiring and creative approach to education. Location:
Wells, Somerset with hybrid options Salary:
Up to £70,000: Commensurate with experience and expertise Who we are.
Wells Cathedral School has been educating children for over a thousand years in what must be one of the world’s most beautiful and inspiring locations. The School has the prestigious honour of being one of only five Specialist Music Schools in the UK within the Department for Education (DfE) Music and Dance Scheme, meaning it is nationally and globally renowned for music and choristry. The School plays a huge role in the community through many events, concerts and activities, and they have plans to develop this further. Having launched their brand new ‘Play Your Part’ campaign, they now need a brilliant senior development leader to ensure its success. About the role.
The Director of Development and Head of Foundation will execute and evolve a strategy for a significant ramp-up in the fundraising activity of Wells Cathedral School Foundation, initially focused on funding bursaries and small-scale estate developments. They will ensure the effective work of the School’s supporting bodies and lead on building good relations with alumni and delivering a legacy programme. Main duties and responsibilities Implement our strategy for fundraising consistent with best practice and the objectives of the Foundation. Promote and develop the Foundation as the central charity in the School’s fundraising operation. Undertake direct fundraising, either individually or in conjunction with the Head Master and Foundation Trustees. Find innovative ways of engaging alumni and other friends of the School in Foundation and fundraising activities. Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and other members of the wider WCS community. Oversee the maintenance and development of the Toucan Tech CRM and community website. Cultivate and grow a portfolio of potential major donor prospects and deliver significant gifts from individuals, organisations and businesses. Strengthen existing donor networks and develop further networks. Recruit and organise fundraising volunteers from alumni, parents, former parents and other supporters of the School. Ensure the Wells Cathedral School Foundation meets its budgets and targets as appropriate. Who we are looking for.
We are searching for creative, talented and passionate senior fundraisers and development professionals who place relationships at the heart of all they do. Candidates who understand the unique offering of the School and who can articulate its importance to many audiences will be successful in this role. For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Peridot Partners. If you would like to know more about this role, please contact Dominic Moon.
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