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Head of Development University of Buckingham
Candidate Information Pack Head of Development, University of Buckingham
Letter from the Vice-Chancellor
Dear Candidate I am delighted that you are interested in the University of Buckingham. e University of Buckingham is a vibrant, lively and supportive intellectual community with a diverse and international student body. Its motto is ‘flying on its own wings’ (Alis volans proprils.) I think this describes well the ethos here. It is the most exciting and progressive place. e University was launched by a group of libertarian academics, philanthropists and activitists as Britain’s first fully independent University. It is a not-for-profit and registered charity and exists free from government subsidy. Buckingham was inspired by the model of the independent liberal arts colleges of America (whose teaching is stellar) and the independent universities of America (which, people here believe, promote a greatest possible diversity of thought.) ere is much to be proud about. But fundraising is relatively new. As the University approaches its fortieth birthday, there is a determination to build a development office that is commensurate with the highest academic and teaching excellence. We are very grateful to a donor who has funded the Philanthropy Company to prepare the foundations. Now we turn our attention to recruiting and building a team. e role of Head of Development is new and will play a key role. We hope that this will offer an outstanding opportunity to build and establish a programme of development within a much-loved University with an excellent prospect list, with clear values and principles, with a great sense of ambition and with many friends and supporters. Buckingham is embarking on the next stage of an exciting journey and we hope that you will apply to come with us. e strength and clarity of the founding principles of the University attracts a strong response from friends, supporters and donors. I wish you the very best of luck. ank you for considering joining the University of Buckingham.
Professor Alistair Alcock – Vice-Chancellor
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Candidate Information Pack Head of Development, University of Buckingham
Background Information Examples of Buckingham’s pioneering spirit may be seen everywhere throughout its short history. First to introduce intensive two year undergraduate degree courses, with teaching ratios and a tutorial system modelled on Oxbridge. First to charge fees for both home and overseas students. is model has been copied by many other Universities, but few have retained the freedom and ability to focus on providing an exceptional student experience. Forty years ago Buckingham set out to target international students and to become a global university. Today this is reflected in the culture and curriculum and in the internationalism and diversity of its research, staff, student and alumni bodies. Buckingham has over 2,000 students and it remains at the top of the National Student Survey. As Brian Kingham, Chair of the Campaign for Medicine Development Board, and longstanding donor and supporter, has remarked: ‘Innovation, change, better ways of doing things, lower cost; new services emerge when alternatives are made available. It is in individuals and small groups of visionaries that revolutionary change oen resides. Buckingham is just such a place; animated by the ardent desire to succeed.’ e University produces significant research. Its four schools, which occupy an attractive campus in the market town of Buckingham, are about to be joined by a Medical School, run in association with the Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Trust. e University now wishes to build on this background of support to create a development programme for the longer term to secure philanthropic funds for capital projects, student support and academic posts. e first major project in the development programme is a £30m campaign - ‘A Campaign for Medicine’ - to support the opening of the UK’s first independently-funded undergraduate medical school. British healthcare has led the world. e Buckingham School of Medicine builds on a great tradition and rigorous academic standards. ere may be thirty-two medical schools already in Britain. But there is only one independent medical school. Just over £2m has been secured towards the new medical school.
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Candidate Information Pack Head of Development, University of Buckingham
Background Information ere are a number of key fundraising activities in place including:
1. e Raisers’ Edge database for alumni and prospect records 2. Formation of a development Board is underway 3. e University Foundation oversees existing endowment funds 4. A programme of cultivation events is being established e University has a strong alumni relations programme and is in regular contact with 8,000 former students. e successful candidate will work closely with the Alumni Office as its activities become incorporated more closely with development. e University celebrates its 40th birthday in 2016. is represents an opportunity to celebrate an extraordinary story of enduring success. A major campaign for the University is being considered beyond the immediate needs of the Medical School, to fund the impact and expansion of the physical, intellectual and social infrastructure. e Philanthropy Company will be available to provide strategic and practical support as needed.
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Candidate Information Pack Head of Development, University of Buckingham
Background Information e University has attracted a number of significant gis. Major Gis include (in chronological order): e Sultan of Brunei: 1970-1980 General. Lord Tanlaw: 1973 provided us with the initial funds by which to open in 1975, and who in 2011 led on support for the refurbishment of Prebend House. Esmée Fairbairn Foundation: 1973-1995 towards Economics, Accounting and Financial Management, buildings (Ian Fairbairn Lecture Hall) and bursaries. In 2010 to re-establish the History of Art department at Buckingham. Wolfson Foundation: 1978-1995 Buildings. P&O Ferries: 1979-1989 Scholarships and Bursaries. Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation: gis between 1980 and 1992 were used for buildings; Chandos Road (hence Sunley Lecture eatre) and student accommodation. Garfield Weston Foundation: 1980-2005 Scholarships and Bursaries; School of Education and in 2013 the Medical School. Tudor Trust: 1981-1986 Buildings. Charles Clore Charitable Trust: 1986 biochemistry laboratory (later named Clore Lab). Mr James Gulliver: 1986-1990 Warren Family Bequest: 1989 donation used to purchase the Chandos Road Building. e Lankelly Foundation: 1991 Rank Foundation: 1991-1999 SEGRO plc: 1991-2007 Scholarships and Bursaries. Eranda Foundation: 1995-1998 building of the Business School (Anthony de Rothschild Building) and Scholarships and Bursaries. Brunner Sons’ Charitable Trust: 1997 Scholarships and Bursaries. Mr Edward Legg: 1997-2009 buildings, Law School Prize and the Library. Mr John Desborough: 1998-2010 Business School Scholarships and Bursaries. Sir Ray Tindle: 1998 Journalism course and Scholarships and Bursaries. Dixon Stores Group: 1999-2003 Computer Science Department and School of Education. Mr Robert & Mrs Dorothy Gregory: 2002-2011 Bursaries and Scholarships. Sir Christopher Ondaatje: 2003-2014 Scholarships and the arts. Professor Ronald Coase: 2007 for full-fee Scholarship in Economics. Linbury Trust: 2008-2012 Prebend House. Mr Brian Kingham: 2008-2014 Business School Scholarships and Bursaries, Business Enterprise and University fundraising support.
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Candidate Information Pack Head of Development, University of Buckingham
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Candidate Information Pack Head of Development, University of Buckingham
Main duties of the role •
To coordinate the day-to-day fundraising activities of the University
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To oversee the commissioning and distribution of fundraising communications
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To ensure that reporting to donors is efficiently and appropriately managed
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To oversee the use of the database in such a way as to maximise cultivation and stewardship
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To work closely with the alumni office and marketing and communications
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To collaborate closely with volunteers
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To manage banking, thanking and monthly reporting to relevant bodies
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To support the administrative needs of the Campaign for Medicine
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To oversee regular reporting
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To serve the needs of members of the Development Board and other major prospects
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To manage the identification and cultivation of major prospects
Person Specification e ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude and a willingness to get involved in a range of activities as the development strategy and medical school campaign are implemented together, with a demonstrable attention to detail to ensure that the processes necessary to support an active fundraising campaign are put in place. You will be a graduate or equivalent, with a confident, creative and methodical approach to fundraising. e ideal candidate will bring:
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a demonstrable track record in achieving gis of over £100,000
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a proven track record of building effective, high-value relationships with a wide range of individuals
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outstanding personal communications with the ability to engage a wide range of individuals and experience in producing high quality written proposals
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a proven ability to manage a highly varied workload, balancing strategic priorities with routine demands
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willingness to maintain an energetic schedule, including international travel and out-of-hours commitments
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a proven ability to design effective, efficient systems and processes to support development and communications activities
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an ability to engage with key stakeholders to work towards common goals in a complex institution
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experience of effective team management and recruitment (desirable)
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Candidate Information Pack Head of Development, University of Buckingham
Next Steps How to Apply Please apply by submitting a copy of your CV and a covering letter highlighting your suitability for the position by email to: mairi.shirley@execucare.com
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