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Director/Head of Transformational Giving
TRAFFIC
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead a fundraising programme at a pivotal moment for the world's leading authorities on trade in wild species. You might already be an experienced development professional who wants to work more entrepreneurially, to create and implement a new strategy, or you might be earlier in your fundraising career, with an entrepreneurial approach and a track record of securing major gifts, ready to step up into a senior leadership role for the first time.
Salary: c. £75,000 – £100,000 dependent on experience, with potential for flexibility to ensure TRAFFIC can attract leading professionals to this critical position
Application by CV & Covering Letter.
Closing date: midnight on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Higher Education
Associate Vice-Principal (Principal Gifts)
Queen’s University Canada
As Associate Vice-Principal (Principal Gifts) you will be the lead principal gift strategist and fundraiser, working alongside the Vice-Principal (Advancement) to secure transformational philanthropy ($5M+) from individuals, corporations, and foundations. This is a high-visibility role at a pivotal moment, building capacity in complex gift conversations and shaping Queen's approach to principal giving.
Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 CAD
Interviewing.
Higher Education
Associate Vice-Principal (Development)
Queen’s University Canada
As Associate Vice-Principal (Development) you will lead a team of approximately 50 fundraising professionals and drive major and leadership giving across the institution, working closely with faculty Deans and academic leaders to build ambitious, integrated fundraising strategies. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on fundraising, managing a personal portfolio of major and select principal gift prospects ($5M+).
Salary: $200,000 - $250,000 CAD
Interviewing.
Higher Education
Director of Alumni Engagement and Regular Giving - The Sandhurst Trust
As Director of Alumni Engagement and Regular Giving and the CEO’s Deputy, you will have the chance to build and lead a best-in-class programme that will form the future foundation of the Trust’s philanthropic strategy.
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000, depending on experience
Appointed.
Higher Education
Head of Major and Principal Giving/Head of Major Giving* - The Sandhurst Trust
An outstanding opportunity for an entrepreneurial fundraiser, you will cultivate and secure major and principal gifts from a highly receptive and loyal constituency in the UK and internationally.
*The flex in the title accounts for the varying degrees of experience that candidates may bring. Major Gifts is the focus of the role, but there will be substantial opportunity for the post holder to also work on and secure principal level gifts.
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000, depending on experience
Interviewing.
Higher Education
Head of Operations – The Sandhurst Trust
As Head of Operations, you will play a key role in the systems, governance and operational infrastructure that will support the Trust’s long-term success, and help to drive a high-performing and collaborative operational culture.
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000, depending on experience with scope to go beyond for an exceptional candidate.
Appointed.
Higher Education
Prospect Research and Data Lead – The Sandhurst Trust
The Prospect Research and Data Lead will develop the data systems, prospect research and development capability required to support an ambitious and expanding advancement programme.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000, depending on experience
Interviewing.
Higher Education
Content & Communications Manager – The Sandhurst Trust
As Content & Communications Manager, you will develop a communications plan and shape the way the Trust connects with its global alumni community, makes the case for support, and tells the story of its impact to donors, partners, and prospects.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000, depending on experience
Interviewing.
Higher Education
Associate Director of Development – Principal Gifts - University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is recruiting three Associate Directors of Development – Principal Gifts to join its incredible team. These are exceptional opportunities at one of the world's most prestigious universities at a time of extraordinary ambition and philanthropic momentum.
Salary: £65,336 - £82,255 with scope to go beyond for a leading professional with outstanding experience and track record
To apply, please upload a CV and covering letter.
Higher Education
Head of Principal Gifts - University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is taking its big gift fundraising to the next level with the launch of a dedicated Principal Gifts programme, and is looking for someone to play a key role in shaping that transformation.
Salary: £59,966 to £71,566, depending on experience with scope to go beyond for an exceptional candidate
Appointed.