Job Description

Salary:

35,000 to 45,000, depending on experience

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Apply by:

30 May 2025

Job overview

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This is an exciting opportunity for an early career development professional to devise and manage an ambitious fundraising and engagement strategy for regular and annual donors thus helping to create a sustainable culture of philanthropy at Eton.


Reporting to the Director of Development, the Philanthropy & Engagement Associate will be responsible for the execution and management of a comprehensive regular and annual giving programme, including the coordination and oversight of supporting initiatives in the areas of donor relations, development services and stewardship.


As a crucial and integral part of the College's development team, the Philanthropy & Engagement Associate will be an innovative and skilled development professional with demonstrable experience of best practice in regular and annual giving techniques.


Due to the needs of the school and the department, we may interview suitable candidates before the closing date. This job may also close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

Main Duties

Work with the Director of Development and Executive Director of Communications, Engagement and Development to create and implement a highly ambitious and sustainable regular and annual giving strategy in support of the College's short, medium, and long-term vision. Be responsible for the day-to-day management of regular and annual giving activities. Prepare and manage detailed plans for the execution of appeals including digital, direct mail and/or personal solicitations. Work collaboratively with team members to ensure rigorous gift management administrations systems and accurate maintenance of prospect data. Manage follow-up action when pledges and gifts are received including ensuring that supporters are appropriately recognised and stewarded. Conduct data analysis to understand donor behaviour and prevailing themes and trends and develop data driven annual giving strategies. Support fundraising strategy through the implementation of strong support systems, and day-to-day administrative practices. Ensure all fundraising activities undertaken in support of the College are performed to the highest standards and in accordance with best practice as established by professional bodies such as CASE, IDPE and the Institute for Fundraising. Ensure that all activities comply fully with the relevant Data Protection and any other legislation in the UK and overseas. Work with external stakeholders, volunteers, and other supporters to maximise their relationships and networks. Produce timely, relevant, and accurate reports on progress and projections on all development activities. Maintain knowledge of best practice in fundraising and related matters, refreshing skills as necessary Carry out other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Director of Development and Executive Director of Communications, Engagement and Development. Support the delivery of the College's charitable vision, by attending events and presentations and acting as a strong ambassador for Eton. Commitment to and promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion; All positions at Eton are classed as 'regulated activity' as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 guidance, therefore a good understanding of safeguarding procedures is essential; Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including but not limited to, completing safeguarding training as required, and ensuring any safeguarding updates issued by the College are read and understood; Understand and comply with procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality.

The Ideal Candidate

Demonstrable fundraising experience in a philanthropic role; Demonstrated track record of developing and executing successful fundraising strategies; Proven experience in database entry, analysis, reporting, and some project management; Proven experience and proficiency in donor database formats; knowledge of ThankQ/Access Charity CRM a plus; Proven experience with donor engagement and volunteer management; Ability to assess donor data and segment appropriately; Ability to interact with donors; Ability to initiate projects, be flexible, and work independently; Ability to prioritize appropriately when facing multiple responsibilities and tasks; Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral; Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to details; Excellent IT knowledge and skills; A collaborative spirit and strong team ethic; High levels of commercial awareness, tact, and discretion; Practical knowledge of the Data Protection Act; Energy, resourcefulness, and tenacity to lead and embed significant change; Passion for the transformational impact of education and empathy with the College's aims and vision; An appreciation of tradition and history as well as innovation.

Working Pattern

Your working hours will be 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. You will be working 52 weeks per year. Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

Benefits

Eton College offers a wide range of benefits, including an 11% employer contribution to your pension (with 4.9% employee contribution), Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, a cycle to work scheme, subsidised lunches during term time, free or heavily discounted access to the College's sport and leisure facilities and discounts at local retailers and businesses.

About the College

We are an equal opportunities employer and are seeking applications from suitable candidates from all backgrounds. We are dedicated to creating and sustaining an environment that values individuality and difference and celebrates the diversity of both staff and pupils by fostering perseverance, tolerance and integrity. We believe in equal opportunity for everyone, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background.

DISCLOSURE CHECKS

Eton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including, but not limited to, reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (including Barred List information), an online search and, where applicable, Prohibition checks. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with any guidance and/or Code of Practice published by the DBS. The College is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as "spent" under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at the College.

About

Eton College

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Eton College

Eton, Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 6DW
United Kingdom

+44 1753 370100

Eton College is a charity for the advancement of education. At its heart sits an independent boys' boarding school which leads a dynamic range of educational activities and an expanding network of educational partnerships. The charity's primary purpose, determined from its Christian foundation in 1440, is to draw out the best of young people's talents and to enable them to flourish and make a positive impact on others through the course of a healthy, happy and fulfilling life. Founded to offer transformative educational opportunities to boys with limited life chances, currently over 100 boys pay no fees at all.



With an extensive curriculum both within and beyond the classroom, a focus on pastoral excellence, and a growing expertise in digital education to facilitate diverse learning activities and promote collaboration, Eton College stands in the vanguard of educational developments. Its award-winning flagship embedded research facility, The Tony Little Centre for Innovation and Research in Learning, is at the core of these new developments, informing Eton College's own educational practice, as well as sharing best practice across the sector.



Eton College coordinates over 1,000 cross-sector partnerships between schools, charities and other organisations for the benefit of children and teachers. Through research, digital resources, summer schools, visits and events, Eton College's partnership programme brings together people who are determined to provide extraordinary learning opportunities for young people. Last year, the College coordinated activities for over 5,400 state school pupils, with over 2,000 pupils continuing to visit its museums and collections each year.



Our partnership with Holyport College, an Ofsted outstanding state-maintained boarding school, is one of the strongest, closest, and most reciprocal cross-sector partnerships in the UK. It is intended as a way of sharing pastoral and academic expertise in both directions, building an educational ethos which makes a long-term contribution to our local communities. Through our partnership, Eton College and Holyport College aim to establish ourselves as a model for collaboration between the independent and maintained sectors.



As it looks forward, the ambitions of the charity will continue to broaden, from maintaining and developing new partnerships to its partnership with Star Academies.

Head Master

Simon Henderson



https://www.etoncollege.com/