Permanent Legacy Jobs in Greater London
The Royal Academy of Music is one of the oldest music schools in the UK, founded in 1822. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate training across a variety of musical disciplines, including instrumental performance, composition, jazz, musical theatre and opera. The Academy has a global reputation and attracts students from over 50 countries.
The Academy’s charitable aim is to provide high-quality musical education and training. It offers scholarships and bursaries to support talented students who might not otherwise be able to afford to attend. Legacies are an integral part of the Academy’s income, accounting for around 30% of fundraised income each year and supporting a range of key priorities, from scholarships and bursaries to artistic projects and capital investments.
The Senior Legacies Manager is a reworked position that will manage relationships with high-value legacy pledges and create and implement a legacy marketing strategy for the Academy. This is an exciting opportunity for a legacy professional who is keen to develop their career and looking for a potential stepping stone to a head of level role.
About the role
- Responsible for legacy income of between £2.5-3 million a year
- Management of the legacy portfolio, ensuring excellent stewardship and communications to current and prospective high value pledgers
- Develop and implement a legacy fundraising and marketing strategy following an initial audit of the legacy programme and income
- Work with external legacy administration consultants, preparing reports for SMT and ensuring compliance
- Work with other fundraising teams to develop supporter journeys which include legacy pathways
- Ongoing internal engagement about legacies and the importance of legacy giving for the Academy
- Opportunity to develop an In-Memory product and structed In-Memory giving for the Academy
About you
- Experience of relationship based legacy fundraising as well as experience of legacy marketing
- Background from legacy fundraising at arts or Higher Education Institution is of specific interest but will consider candidates from the not for profit sector with the mix of relationship and marketing experience
- Candidates may also have a fundraising background from major gifts and legacy giving
- Able to see the potential of driving legacy acquisition and be able to build a proactive legacy marketing programme
- Interest in arts and culture with the ability to understand the passion that the Academy legacy givers have for the Academy
Expert recruitment for fundraisers and charities.
We are excited to be looking for a part-time (3 or 4 days) Legacy Manager to join the amazing team at a fabulous national children’s charity. This incredible organisation exists to support every child facing challenges with talking and understanding words to help them face the future with confidence, and equip them with the skills they need to ensure they aren’t left behind and waiting to be understood.
This is a brand new role which was created to embed a relationship-led fundraising approach and presents the opportunity to develop and deliver the charity’s first proactive Legacy programme, promoting their cause and crafting compelling Legacy propositions. You will also be establishing and nurturing relationships with legacy givers, using your excellent storytelling skills to inspire generosity and engage long-term supporters.
To be a Legacy Manager, you will need:
- Proven success in Legacy giving and developing relationships with Legacy Supporters
- Ability to create compelling Legacy messaging
- A Strong understanding of relationships fundraising
Deadline: 17th April
Salary: £35,000 - £38,000 FTE
Working Pattern: Part-time, 21-29 hours
Location: London Hybrid, 1 day per week in office
If you would like to discuss this role further, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
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If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
We are looking for a Part time Legacies Manager (21 hours per week), for an inspiring children's welfare charity to develop, manage and grow the organisation's legacies portfolio.
This is a London hybrid role with one day a week in the office.
The Charity:
A warm and collaborative charity, dedicated to supporting children and young people with gaining the skills to grow confidence and thrive in the world.
You will be joining a friendly and ambitious organisation, offering fantastic benefits including flexible Working, annual leave - 28 days per year (including 3 Christmas closure days) plus all bank holidays, opportunities for continuous professional development, as well as much more!
The Role:
Develop and implement strategic plans for legacy fundraising.
Make direct approaches to potential donors via phone calls, one-to-one meetings, presentations, cultivation, and networking events.
Build and maintain excellent relationships with a portfolio of actual and potential legacy supporters.
Ensure effective donor recognition and stewardship strategies are in place to encourage long-term commitment.
The Candidate:
Proven track record in legacy giving.
Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining relationships with legacy supporters.
Strong understanding of legacy giving, including the latest trends and opportunities.
Ability to create compelling legacy messaging and asks.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
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Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.