Development Manager - UK Auckland Grammar School Candidate Information Pack
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Introduction
Auckland Grammar School is one of New Zealand’s
Auckland Grammar encourages each young man to
leading secondary schools, with a reputation for all-
recognise and develop his individual potential and
round excellence in academic, sporting and cultural
gain pride and satisfaction through setting demanding
pursuits, fostering a strong sense of tradition, pride
personal goals while striving to attain them. The School
and confidence. Providing a state education for young
encourages the development of the whole person to
men aged 13 to 18, the School offers an academic
produce young men ready, willing and able to make a
programme based on both national and international
positive contribution to society and to be responsible
syllabi, catering for a range of students from diverse
citizens.
backgrounds, socio-economic groups and ethnicities.
Above all else, the primary objective of Auckland
Auckland Grammar School officially opened in 1869
Grammar School is to inspire in students a love of
after an endowment by the Governor of New Zealand,
learning and a respect for knowledge across a wide
Sir George Grey. He made a series of land grants to set
variety of disciplines. The School’s curriculum is both
up and maintain a grammar school in Auckland that
substantial and rigorous, designed to ensure students
was to be “for the education of all New Zealanders”.
achieve a standard of literacy and numeracy that
The student cohort at Auckland Grammar includes
exceeds national standards and is comparable to the
young men from a wide range of backgrounds,
best international standards.
including European, Maori, Chinese, Korean, Indian, Sri Lankan, Japanese, Taiwanese, African, Tongan, Samoan, Cook Island, Fijian, Niuean, Cambodian, Middle Eastern and Vietnamese.
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The Role
The UK Friends of Auckland Grammar School is a
Auckland Grammar is now looking for a UK
charitable trust established in the UK in 2005 for the
Development Manager to coordinate the activities of
purpose of advancing and promoting education and
the UK Friends of Auckland Grammar School and act
in particular any educational and charitable objectives
as a point of contact for the Grammar Old Boys with
connected with Auckland Grammar School.
particular emphasis on the 150th capital campaign set
The trustees also provide a means for connecting
to commence in 2016.
Grammar Old Boys across the UK and Europe
Pre-eminence in boys’ state secondary education, is
and keep them up to date with current School
at the heart of Auckland Grammar School’s vision.
developments. Old Boys have been running formal
To support the achievement of this vision, it is
get-togethers since 1924, when 15 UK based Old
fundamental that all people employed at Auckland
Boys gathered for a dinner at the Pall Mall Restaurant,
Grammar uphold and promote the integral values of
Haymarket. Official records in the School Chronicle of
the School - Integrity, Excellence, Respect, Courage,
the time describe the event as an ‘informal and most
Pride, Commitment and Humility.
enjoyable occasion’.
Alongside these values, every member of staff has a
The trustees encourage networking opportunities
key role to play in achieving excellence. The following
among Old Boys living in the UK and Europe by hosting
information outlines the key objectives, tasks, and
an annual reunion in London. The trustees of the UK
competencies, which are relevant to this role at
Friends of Auckland Grammar School raise money for
Auckland Grammar.
the Auckland Grammar School Foundation Trust. The Auckland Grammar School Foundation Trust’s aims are to promote the advancement of education by charitable means through the Academic Endowment Fund (AEF). Candidate Information Pack Development Manager - UK, Auckland Grammar School
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Job Description
Position:
Development Manager - UK
Reporting to:
Director of Advancement
Functional Relationships with: Director of Advancement Headmaster Development Office Team
UK Friends of Auckland
Grammar School trustees
Auckland Grammar School
Old Boys
Key Objectives To work closely with the Director of Advancement and the Chairman of the UK Friends of Auckland Grammar School trustees to actively manage an agreed portfolio of UK prospects/existing donors through identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for leadership gifts (ÂŁ100,000+), major gifts (ÂŁ50,000) and legacies for the betterment of the Auckland Grammar School Foundation Trust and the School. Conduct prospect research and prospect pipeline management in association with the Director of Advancement and Advancement Officer. Attend events and represent the School and Foundation Trust as required in a way which effectively promotes the School and enhances its reputation.
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Job Description Key Tasks
General
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To work closely with the Director of Advancement and the Chairman of the UK Friends of Auckland
UK-based Old Boys, parents, donors, prospects,
Grammar School trustees to actively manage an
well-wishers and other members of the broader
agreed portfolio of UK prospects/existing donors
Grammar community in a timely, welcoming,
through identification, cultivation, solicitation and
friendly and helpful manner.
stewardship for leadership gifts (£100,000+), major gifts (£50,000) and legacies for the betterment of
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keeping abreast of relevant philanthropic news,
and the School. To take responsibility for the UK portfolio of gift prospects and to ensure a systematic, appropriate and planned solicitation and cultivation process. •
To remain up to date with developments in fundraising, refreshing skills as necessary and
the Auckland Grammar School Foundation Trust •
To respond to all enquiries about fundraising from
charity law and other relevant legislation. •
To ensure all activities undertaken are performed using best practice as established by professional bodies.
To keep fully informed about the developments and achievements of the Foundation Trust and the School.
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To ensure that donors and volunteers who have supported the Foundation Trust and/or the School either financially or with their time, are appropriately thanked, are kept informed on progress towards the fundraising goals and are appropriately recognised for their contribution.
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Conduct prospect research and prospect pipeline management in association with the Director of Advancement and Advancement Officer.
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To work with the Advancement Officer on building prospect profiles.
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Record moves management steps with each prospect/donor into Raiser’s Edge or equivalent CRM database.
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To record contact reports into CRM database.
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Attend events and represent the School and Foundation Trust as required in a way which effectively promotes the School and enhances its reputation.
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To build and maintain good working relationships with all UK Friends of Auckland Grammar School trustees.
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To attend all UK-based Auckland Grammar School events and host the Old Boys.
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Person Specification Qualifications/Professional Bodies
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
Essential
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
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Confident in handling financial data
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To be CFRE accredited.
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Excellent IT skills including Microsoft and
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Full membership to the Institute of Fundraising or
Educated to graduate level or equivalent.
other professional body.
fundraising CRM databases. •
Able to work independently with long distance manager.
Experience Essential •
Successful fundraising, particularly legacy gifts and capital campaigns, or transferable professional experience eg: in PR, marketing, sales.
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Able to work independently and as part of a team.
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Able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
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Able to manage a diverse workload within tight deadlines
Experience of managing and working with volunteers.
Personal Attributes
Cultural resilience.
Essential
Desirable
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Commitment to the values of Auckland Grammar School and the Foundation Trust.
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Proven track record in fundraising
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Successful experience of planning and securing
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Highly motivated and target driven.
leadership/major gifts, and/or of managing a
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The presence required to represent Auckland
portfolio of relationships. • •
Grammar School and the Foundation Trust.
Experience of providing a high level of care to both
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Willingness to work outside normal office hours
existing and prospective donors and supporters.
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A positive, flexible and responsive attitude and
Experience of fundraising in an educational
approach to work
institution, particularly understanding the benefits of a boy’s grammar education. •
Experience of fundraising from donors resident in the UK.
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Experience of alumni relations within an educational institution.
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Experience of a range of different fundraising approaches including legacy programmes, annual funds, as well as leadership and major gifts.
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Terms and Conditions Salary Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
How to apply Please apply by submitting a copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a covering letter highlighting your suitability for the position by email to: claire.reynolds@execucare.com For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please contact Execucare, the School’s executive search consultants: Nicola Reames
Joanna Logan, Director
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