Cambridge Muslim College is a registered Islamic charity and independent higher education institution located in Cambridge, UK. The College seeks a Development Manager to lead its fundraising and donor engagement strategy as it enters a phase of long-term sustainability and major donor growth.
Role Overview
This is a permanent, full-time position (or 0.8 FTE part-time available) on a hybrid basis with approximately two days per week in the Cambridge office.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the College's comprehensive fundraising and donor engagement strategy across multiple income streams
- Build and manage relationships with major donors and high-net-worth individuals, including prospect identification and cultivation
- Lead structured fundraising campaigns with compelling cases for support
- Expand major donor engagement beyond the Ramadan period to achieve consistent year-round giving
- Grow the Friends and Patrons regular-giving programme
- Develop corporate partnerships and explore international giving opportunities
- Enhance fundraising systems, processes, and donor stewardship practices
- Oversee communications and digital engagement aligned with fundraising priorities
- Mentor and manage a small development team (Development Coordinator and Communications Coordinator)
- Represent the College at donor events, with willingness to travel internationally as needed
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Proven track record in multi-stream fundraising including major donor fundraising
- Demonstrated success securing significant five-figure or six-figure gifts from high-net-worth donors
- Experience in either corporate giving or regular giving programmes
- Strong relationship-building and networking skills
- Expertise in crafting cases for support and delivering structured donor stewardship
- Demonstrable experience engaging with Muslim communities
- Understanding of Islamic charitable giving practices, including Zakat and Sadaqah
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Team leadership experience
Desirable Experience
- Corporate or alumni fundraising background
- Experience running appeals or donor campaigns
Benefits
- Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 28 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays and two additional Eid days
- Free home-cooked lunches during term time
Closing date: 6 September 2026.
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