Make a lasting impact at Trinity College Dublin! 

Trinity College Dublin, through its philanthropic arm Trinity Development & Alumni (TDA), is hiring a Deputy Director, Major Gifts. This pivotal leadership role is your opportunity to shape strategy, inspire talented fundraising professionals, and deliver philanthropic success that changes lives. 

At TDA, we turn generosity into impact. As one of Ireland's most successful university fundraising offices, we raise funds to help advance Trinity's mission in education, research, and innovation. Our work connects Trinity with over 150,000 alumni and supporters in more than 140 countries, strengthening the University's global community and creating meaningful opportunities for engagement and giving. 

As Deputy Director, Major Gifts, you will lead and empower a high-performing fundraising team to reach ambitious goals. You'll partner with colleagues across Trinity and build relationships with external stakeholders to secure transformative philanthropic support that enables lasting impact. You'll also personally manage a portfolio of major donors, dedicating up to half your time to securing six-figure gifts. 

If you are a results-driven fundraising professional with a proven record in major gift success, a passion for developing others, and the drive to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.  Join us and help shape Trinity's future. 

Full job description is available to download: www.tcd.ie/alumni/about-us/careers/ 

Post Title: Deputy Director, Major Gifts 

Status: Permanent, full-time contract 

Salary: €95,000-105,000, commensurate with experience  

Organisation: Trinity Development & Alumni, Trinity College Dublin 

Reports to: Director of Development 

Apply via: https://tda.bamboohr.com/careers 

Closing Date: 5/12/2025 

 Key Role Responsibilities: 

• Team Management: Lead, motivate, and support a high-performing fundraising team to achieve ambitious annual goals. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and impact-driven culture. 
• Fundraising & Donor Engagement: Manage a portfolio of major donors (six-figures+), cultivating and securing transformational gifts. Build lasting relationships with donors, alumni, and partners, representing Trinity nationally and internationally to advance its mission. 
• Coordination & Collaboration: Work with colleagues across Development, Alumni, and university teams to strengthen operations, enhance donor engagement, and drive Trinity's philanthropic strategy. 
• Role Requirements: Hybrid role with regular campus presence, national and international travel, and flexibility for occasional evening and weekend commitments. 

The Person:  

A strategic, results-driven fundraiser with: 

• A degree-level education and 10+ years' professional experience, including 5+ in major gift fundraising. 
• A strong track record in securing six-figure+ philanthropic gifts. 
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams. 
• Deep understanding of major gift principles and donor engagement. 
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders. 
• Strategic, entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on innovation and impact. 
• Commitment to Trinity's values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and the power of philanthropy in education and research.