Head of Major Gifts

Prospectus is excited to be supporting Royal School of Dance, the global leader in dance education and training, for a Head of Major Gifts.

RAD’s mission is to promote the art of dance and ensure its development through diverse and inclusive dance, ultimately enriching lives and transforming communities through dance. With its global headquarters in Battersea, London, the RAD has a presence in 85 countries and 36 offices around the world.

The Head of Major Gifts leads the development and stewardship of their major donors. A key part of the role is to steward major donors including delivering an engagement programme with individuals who have the capacity to give 5-6 figure gifts as well as developing their new Artistic Director’s Circle, project syndicates and our annual Patron’s programme.
 
The role will work with the Director of Development to devise, develop and implement the major giving strategy, and ensure annual income targets are met by delivering on individual and team targets.

This is a 12-month maternity contract role. The salary will be £45- £50k and will consist of a hybrid working environment.

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To apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.