DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - REGULAR GIVING

Are you passionate about fostering a culture of giving and
philanthropy? Do you thrive on building relationships and
coordinating strategic fundraising initiatives? Pembroke College is
seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to join its team as a
Development Officer. With a year of its highly ambitious campaign
for the redevelopment of Mill Lane left, and the official opening of
the entire new site site to look forward to, this is an exciting time
to be joining Pembroke and one of the most experienced and
successful Development teams in Cambridge.

Pembroke's Development Office, consisting of 11 staff members,
was set up in 1994 and is the longest established professional
development operation in Cambridge. The Office, is regarded
highly in Cambridge and its results are regularly in the top 3
colleges. Development operations include a comprehensive
fundraising programme ranging from major gift fundraising to
annual giving initiatives such as the telephone campaign, reunion
giving and giving day. Alumni relations span local, regional and
international events and communications tailored to alumni of
different generations and with different interests., To focus on strategically expanding and managing Pembroke's
annual giving programme by increasing the number donors
across a range of alumni demographics. This includes from start
to finish, the annual Telephone Fundraising Campaign; organising
the annual Reunion Giving programme; setting up a Young
Person's Giving programme; making phone calls to chase pledges
and renew giving., Reunion Giving
Recruit Reunion Co-Chairs
Work with the Reunion Co-Chairs to draft letters and other
communications
Organise and attend the Reunion drinks party
Arrange and make phone calls
Attend the Reunion Dinners
Work on retaining the previous reunion years' donors
Ensure stewardship of Reunion Bursary donors takes place
(emails with student testimonies etc)

Telephone Fundraising Campaign
Initiate and maintain contact with agency
Recruit and manage TFC callers
Organise training including Fellowship involvement
Assist during the TFC itself
Ensure all the follow-up actions are carried out and the
database is updated

Young Persons Giving Programme
Create a communications strategy with the aim of educating
leavers and young alumni on why the College has to fundraise to
enable informed participation
Create a culture of giving among final year undergraduates, and
postgraduates, by implementing a strategy together with the
Deputy Development Director

Giving Day
Organise all aspects of Giving Day with the aims of raising
funds for a specific project and attracting a new donor pool
Follow up with new donors to interest them in supporting
Pembroke more regularly

Pembroke Circle Fundraising and Stewardship
Together with the DDD, ensure that Pembroke Circle members
are properly on CAm's register.
Send one solicitation email a year (e.g. around November time
to coincide with US Thanksgiving) to all US Pembroke Circle
members
Ensure that non-US Pembroke Circle members are asked once
a year
Liaise with other members in the Development Office to ensure
Pembroke Circle members are receiving regular
communications and invitations to events

Renewals and pledge chasing
2-3 times a year, track the following: new donor retention;
repeat donor retention; lapsed donor reactivation; donor
attrition; giving frequency; overall participation rate
Update the DD and DDD on findings
Use findings to advise on strategic decisions on when and how
to approach different donor demographics
Pledge chase using one of or a combination of phone, text
message and email
Work closely with the Finance Officers to renew expiring gifts
via phone/ text message or email

Research
TFC related research/ data updates
Producing prospect profiles & event briefings
General database updates
Locating missing alumni, Persons engaged in work for Pembroke
College must adopt a responsible
attitude towards health and safety and
comply with any procedures as required
by the College in order to ensure the
health, safety, and welfare of
themselves, their colleagues and any
other persons that may be affected by
their actions. They must be prepared to
undertake any training required in
relation to health and safety or which is
identified as necessary in relation to
their work.

The College operates a non-smoking
policy; smoking is only permitted in the
designated smoking areas.

Safer Recruitment:
As part of our safer recruitment
practices posts will be subject to the
relevant compliance checks including
an enhanced DBS check where this is
appropriate.

Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong experience in Microsoft applications
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Experience of Raiser's Edge, or proven ability to learn use of
database software
Ability to multi-task and be responsive
Attention to detail
Flexibility
Self-motivated, Essential
University degree or an equivalent qualification.
Strong experience in Microsoft applications.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to multi-task and be responsive.
At least 2 years of fundraising experience.
Courteous and confident communication.
Attention to detail.
Flexibility.
Effective team worker.
Self-motivated.
Positive and respectful attitude towards building relationships
with colleagues, other members of the College community and
alumni.
Will be expected to work on some weekends and evenings
Must be able to maintain high standards of discretion and
confidentiality.

Desirable:

Knowledge of the Cambridge collegiate University structure.
Knowledge of Development Office processes, particularly use
of Raiser's Edge or other database software.
3-4 years of fundraising experience.
Previous Development Office experience.
Previous Oxbridge collegiate University experience.
Experience of working in a confidential environment.

Pembroke College, founded in The College today is an intimate
1347 by Marie de St Pol, Countess yet diverse community,
of Pembroke, is proud of its committed to welcoming students
traditions. The third oldest of the of exceptional talent regardless of
Cambridge colleges, it was the their social, cultural or educational
first to have its own Chapel, and in background, and giving them the
the stained glass windows there benefit of contact with a large and
and in our Library is evidence of distinguished Fellowship.
the way we make light of that Pembroke thrives on
history. Located in the heart of the conversations, between
University city, Pembroke generations and disciplines -
presents a tranquil environment between undergraduates,
with varied architectural styles graduates and senior Members,
framing beautiful gardens and between current students and our
open courts. alumni, and between the academy

and the wider world.