Philanthropy Officer
Quick answer
University of Bristol is hiring a hybrid Philanthropy Officer (Bristol, UK) paying £35,608 to £39,906 per annum to work in the Leadership Giving team, cultivating relationships with donors and raising funds for University priorities.
- Role
- Philanthropy Officer
- Organization
- University of Bristol - Fundraising and Stewardship
- Location
- Bristol, Hybrid
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £35,608 to £39,906 per annum (pro-rated for part time)
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
The role
The Philanthropy Officer will work in the Leadership Giving team, responsible for cultivating strong relationships with existing and potential donors to raise funds for University priorities in the £1,000 - £10,000 range, by contacting Bristol alumni and friends with tailored communications (post, phone and digital) and creating inspirational updates and fundraising asks with the help of colleagues.
What you'll do
- Creating personalised fundraising and engagement communications
- Building relationships with individual supporters
- Working closely with colleagues to secure donations and steward donors
- Collaborating with colleagues across engagement, events, data, insight, marketing and communications teams
- Project management of US Leadership Giving activity
- Evaluating and analysing Leadership Giving fundraising activity results
What it takes
- Experience working in fundraising or donor relations
- Confidence to make direct philanthropic asks
- Excellent organization skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills (writing and verbal)
- Ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Bristol, with a hybrid work arrangement.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £35,608 to £39,906 per annum (pro-rated for part time).
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include experience in fundraising or donor relations, confidence to make direct philanthropic asks, excellent organization skills, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships with stakeholders.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by 18th October 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on University of Bristol - Fundraising and Stewardship's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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