The Opportunity

Save the Children International has an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the International Market Development Lead in London or any existing Save the Children office location. There are two International Market Development Leads which are part of the Global Fundraising and Marketing Hub and are responsible for developing the global market portfolio for fundraising, with the aim of delivering on our global fundraising priorities agreed with and through the Fundrasing and Marketing Directors..

This role will work closely at FR and Marketing Director level to focus on building capacity and driving fundraising excellence by supporting priority markets and Members with either current high income, or high income potential that seek support and partnership from and with the Global Fundraising and Marketing Hub.

The International Market Lead is also responsible for supporting and promoting best practice and innovation across their portfolio of markets and in priority regions and will also have the opportunity to lead or support Global Priority Projects.

QUALIFICATIONS

A university degree in business/marketing, social sciences or a related discipline and/or relevant work experience at the professional management level, with private sector fundraising experience in a not-for-profit organisation, or an international organisation, or a marketing/fundraising consultancy firm at an international level.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A strategic thinker with strong tactical skills and experience
• Significant marketing / fundraising experience with a proven track record of delivering high-income growth in at least two markets, and ideally at Fundraising or Marketing Director level.
• Proven expertise and up-to-date knowledge of global fundraising techniques, channels and products.

• Experience of a market start-up / fast growth phase for a fundraising or marketing operation.

• A strong understanding of the business infrastructure and leadership requirements of expanding organizations.
• A strong understanding of business and financial planning, budgeting and budget management.
• Good project management skills, and proven ability to devise and operate to contingency plans where necessary.
• Good analytical skills and the ability to analyse marketing and financial data and produce effective management information.
• Experience of managing teams, consultants and agencies.
• Experience of managing and working in cross-organisational working groups with strong co-ordination skills.
• Excellent communication skills with an open-minded attitude.
• The ability to influence and motivate others and to foster collaboration; to liaise with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures, and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy.
• Verbal and written fluency in English.
• The ability to travel. International travel will be required to carry out this role when virtual working and remote management is not optimal.

Desirable

• Experience of living and working for extended periods in countries with different cultures
• The ability to work in a second language. Ideally, this would be a language from one of our Members

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector with an option of flexible of working hours

The Organisation

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Save the Children does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

The Sussex Archaeological Society (trading as Sussex Past) is a multifaceted organisation operating six high-profile visitor attractions and museums across Sussex (including Fishbourne Roman Palace which is the largest Roman villa in Northern Europe), producing high quality archaeological and historical publications, supporting research initiatives and providing learning opportunities for thousands of schoolchildren and students.

The Society is at a critical stage of its development, working hard to stabilise and recover from the impact of the Covid crisis and seeking a truly sustainable financial operating model for the future.

We wish to appoint an experienced and innovative CEO with a proven track record of success to lead the Society’s team of 62 staff and over 300 volunteers. The CEO will be someone with the drive, creativity and entrepreneurial approach to energise and mobilise a wide range of stakeholders including staff, members, visitors, funders and donors.

The postholder will be responsible for developing with the Trustees, a new Purpose & Vision for the Society and a new 5-year strategy that has the buy-in of all stakeholders. This strategy will be expected to develop the Society’s financial sustainability, grow and diversify its visitor and audience profiles, care for its significant collections and properties and deliver research and advocacy.

If you are interested in applying for this role please submit your CV and a supporting statement which should set out clearly how you meet the essential criteria of the post and supply specific examples and evidence of success (including figures where possible). It should be no more than two pages in length.

Cord is an international charity working with people in highly sensitive and oppressive contexts to transform dysfunctional relationships into those that create peaceful and inclusive societies. Our vision, inspired by the Christian faith, is of a world where all people live in the fullness of peace, have the freedom to flourish and live free from fear. We work towards this through employing and working with people of all faiths and none.

Cord’s strategy 'Promoting the Power of Peaceful Relationships' builds on what it has learnt from its recent programme work, adapting to the new challenges and opportunities that are present in the world today. Cord is currently exploring opportunities to expand into new countries and develop new partnerships.

Cord is looking for someone to support our institutional fundraising and programmes with excellent writing skills, who is passionate about seeing positive change in our world and can bring strong project cycle management skills, including programme design, quality assurance and implementation, and learning and accountability.

The ideal candidate will need to have the following skills/experience:

• Higher degree and advanced understanding of human rights, peacebuilding or international development;
• At least three years’ experience in a comparable role for an international organisation;
• Demonstrated track record of securing funding through writing high quality fundraising proposals and reports;
• Awareness of project cycle management and programme delivery in challenging contexts
• Experience in writing complex and detailed institutional funding proposals and reports tailored to the language of donors for example the European Union, FCO, NORAD, GIZ and the U.S Bureau for Democracy, Rights and Labor
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• Excellent writer with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong qualitative and quantitative research and analysis skills, with the ability to form convincing conclusions and arguments

If you have a commitment to Cord’s values and ethos, and the drive to help communities live in a more peaceful and inclusive way, then we would like to hear from you. 

Closing date: Sunday 7th February 2021, at 23.59 GMT

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will be organised according to availability. As such, the application window may close prior to the date above if a suitable candidate is appointed

Home based (Global)

Supporter Engagement at Animals Asia is expanding providing a rare chance to join our incredible team.  The Case for Support and Impact Manager is a new but vital role. It’s the role that turns some of the most ground-breaking animal welfare work in the world into products that donors want to fund. You will ensure our global fundraising team has information readily available that will help secure gifts and retain donors. It’s an exciting role that will require regular engagement with our programme team so you will often be the first person to hear of all the incredible work taking place on the ground – and it’ll be your job to write this up in a compelling, accurate way.  You’ll prepare annual cases for support and also quarterly progress reports across our wide programme areas covering the end of bear bile farming, ending elephant riding in Vietnam and ending the eating of cat and dog meat in Asia.

You’ll also manage the financial side of things – ensuring our products are priced accurately and all fundraisers are aware of all outgoing bids. This role would be ideal for somebody with a background in trust fundraising but that’s not essential. What is vital is that you can tell a story in a way that wins hearts and minds. You’ll need a heart for writing, but a head for numbers. You’ll be able to find your way confidently and efficiently around spreadsheets, often demystifying quite complex sets of accounts. As this role is home based, you will need to be one of life’s natural go-getters, full of drive, initiative and hunger.  If you love animals and fundraising, this is an absolute dream of a role in a charity that is loved by donors and employees around the world.  Join our family… be part of the end game.

Recruitment schedule and how to apply
To apply Please send CV’s with covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification and why you should be considered for this role.    Closing date  Noon (GMT), Monday 8 February 2021 
Interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis.

To find out more  please see attched job pack
Unfortunately we are unable to respond to every applicant.  If you have not heard from us by Friday 12 February, we will not be taking you forward in the application process.

Vacancy Reference Number:

DCHDO/LCC/FR/UK-R1

Position title:

Donor Care Help Desk Officer

Reports to:

Call Centre Manager

Location:

FLEXIBLE – with frequent attendance Required at Muslim Hands UK, 595-597 Commercial Road, London, E1 0HJ.

Hours of Work:

Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary guideline:

Up to £22,000 (depending on experience)

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Contract (with a 6-Month Probationary Period)

Application Process & Closing Date:

Send an up to date CV and supporting Covering Letter by Email by no later than 24th January 2021

Approx. Interview & Role Commencement Date(s):

Interviews: As and When Suitable Candidates Identified

Start: ASAP thereafter

NB: -

• Strong Applicants may be contacted sooner, ahead of the closing date, to hold Zoom or Skype Interview with Muslim Hands
• Please include your Skype ID in your application.
• Muslim Hands reserves the right to end the application procedure early should the right candidate be found ahead of the ‘closing date’ [24th January 2021].

Donor Care Help Desk Officer

Muslim Hands is an international NGO working in over 40 countries around the globe. We are looking for a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our Donor Care team as a Donor Care Help Desk Officer.

We receive a large number of queries from donors and the general public whether via email, the website or other channels.

As a Help Desk Officer you will be responsible for:

• Managing all donor communications
• Working with others in the Donor Liaison and Contact Centre teams
• Ensure Donor queries are dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
• Drafting responses
• Escalating issues that require assistance from other staff and other related duties.

This a busy job in a fast-paced environment and is well suited to those who enjoy multi-tasking and striving for 100% donor satisfaction.

This job involves heavy use of our help desk software.

Training will be provided but you should be able to demonstrate strong technical skills. 

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate current eligibility to work within the United Kingdom
• Must be able to either:

1. Provide a valid Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) certificate (issued within the last year) when requested by Muslim Hands; OR
2. Undertake to provide full cooperation for Muslim Hands to perform a DBS Check at the required level appropriate for this / similar role.

• To demonstrate Muslim Hands’ values and ethics in own working practices, approach and conduct
• To support with Fundraising activities from time-to-time, committing to partake in approximately 5-Live-TV-Appeals during our peak periods.
• To undertake any reasonable responsibilities as required by Line Manager
• To promote and adhere to all Muslim Hands Policies, Procedures and Professional Practices

• Customer / Donor Service experience
• Good time keeping and organisation skills
• Strong technical skills
• Confident and pleasant communication skills

Highly Desirable:

• Be well versed in different fundraising requirements and strategies.
• Similar NGO/Charity experience

If you feel you meet the above criteria and you have a strong commitment to Muslim Hands values, goals and beliefs as well as a desire to improve all of our donors' experiences please apply!

NB:-

• This Job Description / Specification is illustrative and non-exhaustive in scope. 
• The post-holder may be required to undertake any reasonable tasks as and when required by Line Manager from time to time to reflect the changing needs of the Organisation.
• Strong candidates applying from outside of London will be considered as this position could work remotely with occasional travel to the office if deemed necessary.
• Unfortunately, we will only be able to contact successful candidates so if you have not heard from us by the closure date unfortunately your application will have been unsuccessful.

Despite being the wealthiest county in the UK, across Surrey there are many pockets of genuine deprivation, often hidden within towns and villages normally associated with prosperity and high living standards. Society’s most pressing issues, hidden in plain sight.

Since establishing in 2005, the Community Foundation for Surrey has been successfully bringing together those within the county who are in a position to give with those driving local action. We bring together local donors and those acting to provide positive solutions in our communities for local people and disadvantaged individuals.

Companies, individuals, families and trusts can establish a fund with the Foundation, which supports a growing programme of grant-making to communities. The Community Foundation for Surrey is part of a national network of 46 Community Foundations, one of the fastest growing philanthropic movements in the UK.

We have some ambitious targets to grow the Foundation over the next five years, and our new Development Officer will play a key role in supporting the organisation to reach these ambitions. After an exceptional year in 2020, this is a very exciting time to be joining our growing Community Foundation.

What we are looking for
In this newly created role, we are looking for someone who is passionate about making a difference by developing a career in the voluntary sector. You will love research and working with data - and be experienced in using a variety of research tools. You will be highly organised and able to prioritise several competing work strands effectively, sometimes working to short deadlines. In addition, you will have the creative flair to write inspiring and engaging proposals for prospect Major Donors.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to receiving your CV and a covering letter outlining why you are the right candidate for this role.

INTERVIEW DATE: Interviews will take place on 16 February via Zoom.

Are you a talented fundraiser with a deep commitment to world mission?

Working with partners across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Feba is all about the creative use of radio and other audio media to inspire people to follow Jesus Christ.We have a particular focus on ‘closed countries’ and ‘hard-to-reach’ people groups, including places where Christians face persecution for their faith. We are looking for an outstanding, experienced and highly motivated individual for this important new role.

Key responsibilities include:

·developing strong and enduring relationships with current and potential major donors and family trust funds;

·creating compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals;

·designing and developing a targeted contact strategy and bespoke cultivation plan;

·co-creating a new major donor development strategy.

You will have:

·a clear demonstrable personal Christian faith and a commitment to Feba’s ministry;

·a successful track record of securing five or six figure grants from trusts and foundations, and/or held a major fundraising role;

·a strong, engaging presence with individuals and groups;

·the ability to negotiate and influence effectively, with strong written and verbal skills;

·great networking skills and familiar with the current landscape, approaches and techniques.

The Feba team is small (currently less than 10 people), all of whom care passionately about what we do. We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things and support each other so that we can achieve our goals.If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, then we’d love to hear from you.

Salary:Circa £21,000 per annum for 21 hours (FTE £35,000 p.a.)

Hours:21 hours per week

Location:A combination of both office and home-based working, so the postholder is likely to live within reasonable traveling distance of West Sussex.

Closing date:9.00am on 1st February 2021

Preliminary interview:   Wednesday 3rd February 2021

(via video conferencing)

Panel interview:Friday 5th February 2021

This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement that the post holder is a committed evangelical Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.

Excellent opportunity for a senior Major Donor fundraiser to lead on the development of this income stream, driving strategy and championing new ways of working. You will be joining a highly-successful and well-loved mental health charity with 20,000 committed volunteers accross over 200 branches in the UK, and line-managing a Philanthropy Officer, facilitating their development and working as a team to drive income from HNWIs. This role is envisaged to become the Head of Major Donors within 12-18 months in post, in line with the charity's long-term ambitions to sustainable grow the income from Major Donor to to £1m. 

This role will lead on the development and implementation of the major donor fundraising programme to increase income from Major Donor, in support of the charity’s vision to reduce death by suicide.

Job specification

• Lead on the development of the major donor strategy and programme, to drive income from HNWIs in support of the charity's UK-wide programmes.
• Develop and refine a strong prospect identification and research process, leading on relationship building/ major donor acquisition, cultivation and stewardship programmes.
• Line manage the Philanthropy Officer, facilitating thier development within the growth of the function.
• Work closely with the AD for Business Development in setting, monitoring and reporting on annual income and expenditure targets, and set clear KPIs that ensure growth of the programme.
• Lead on and champion exceptional donor experience for HNWIs, creating an identity for Major Donors to the chartiy. 
• Clearly communicate the complexity of suicide prevention and the services provided by the charity, inspiring urgency and support from HNWIs

Person specification

• Excellent track record of soliciting 5-and 6-figure gifts from HNWIs.
• Fantatsic relationship management skills, with evidence of managing the entire donor cycle from prospecting to cultivation and stewardship
• Experience of developing strategy, and the ability to drive sustainable growth in Major Gifts fundraising.
• Excellent stakeholder relationship management both internally and externally
• Expereince of developing staff to the next stage in their careers 
• Passion for this cause and the programmes the charity delivers is essential 

This role will be based remotely to begin with, returning flexibly to the Ewell office 2-3 time per week when restrictions allow.

The deadline for application with CV and cover letter is 1 February, with first stage interviews taking place remotely w/c 8 February. Final stages will begin w/c 15 February.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Kayleigh McCallion at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Major Donor Manager to work on our Major Donor programme at Samaritans. This role will continue to develop our Major Donor strategy, grow relationships with existing high net worth individuals and continue to build our portfolio of new supporters. You will join our Business Development team, as part of our Income department.

• Permanent
• Full time role (we are open to flexible working)
• £45,000 - £48,000 per annum (depending on experience) + competitive benefits
• Ewell, Surrey; with some travel and days working from home

A little about the role...

Reporting to the Assistant Director (AD) of Business Development, in this role your primary objective will be to lead the development and implementation of Samaritans’ Major Donor Fundraising Programme to raise significant levels of income to support Samaritans vision that fewer people die by suicide.  We’re keen to hear from candidates who are equally passionate about our charitable purpose to reduce suicide.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides line management, guidance, and support to the Philanthropy Officer, including identification of learning & development opportunities, within the framework of the annual performance review
• Strategic and operational leadership to Samaritans’ Major Donor programme – to enable step change, then continued growth and sustainability
• Manages a clear set of key performance indicators that ensures growth of the programme
• Develops yearly operational plans needed to achieve annual income targets
• Works with the AD for Business Development in setting, monitoring & reporting on annual income
• and expenditure targets, this includes forecast and pledged income
• Leads on all Major Donor acquisition, cultivation and stewardship programmes, working where required directly with Samaritans Senior Leadership Group and Income Heads of Teams

The Person

This individual will have substantial experience of Major Donor fundraising at a high level with a strong track record. You will demonstrate experience of building, developing and managing key relationships at a high level. To be successful, you will be able to present a fundraising case for support to various audiences, including face to face and in writing.

If you're interested in finding out more about the role please read the full job description below

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their motivations for applying and how they meet each of the role criteria as set out in the job description. Please complete an application form within our careers website by 01/02/2021. 

Fundraising Manager - Major Donor

We are looking for an exceptional and motivated fundraiser for this exciting role. The role centres on the stewardship and cultivation of both major donors and the next generation of philanthropists.

Relationship skills are vital. You will lead on projects, Fundraising and Young Professionals Board management and events within the Major Donor team and will represent the department to the rest of the organisation. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising, you will be responsible for identifying, agreeing and planning the approach of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) to raise vital funds for Missing People to an agreed annual target.

Fundraising Manager Responsibilities:

- Identify, research and approach prospective new major donors to meet agreed targets;
- Provide the Chief Executive/Directors/senior level volunteers with the donor insight and cultivation structure so they can build relationships with major donors;
- Personally steward an agreed number of active donors/prospective donors towards further gifts/new gifts;
- Project manage Fundraising Board(s) meetings and major donor events (including third party events) to meet agreed income targets.
- Ensure the delivery of high quality regular updates, reports and a range of ways to engage with the charity’s work/projects to ensure supporters feel informed, thanked and recognised;
- Ensure high quality data is inputted and supporter records are maintained in line with the charity’s Data Protection Policy. We use NXT/Raisers Edge;
- Go the extra mile to ensure the charity’s Fundraising Promise is embedded across the Major Donor Programme.

Fundraising Manager Requirements:

- Experience in developing and monitoring the implementation of fundraising strategies, budgets and operational plans;
- Experience of working with high net worth individuals;
- Significant experience within a major donor fundraising role, with a proven track record of developing relationships and exceeding fundraising targets;
- Ability to motivate, enthuse and inspire others including volunteers;
- Ability to develop and drive forward new projects and initiatives, taking the lead and/or working collaboratively with colleagues;
- Ability to manage high profile people, acting with a high level of professionalism at all times;

About Missing People:

Missing People is an independent charity that relies on donations. Our Vision is that every missing person is found safe.

Somebody goes missing in the UK every 90 seconds. We are a non-judgemental, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers working around the clock for everyone who needs us. We provide free 24-hour confidential support, help, advice by phone, email, text and online, including the opportunity to reconnect. We also coordinate a UK wide network of people, businesses and media to join the search when someone goes missing.

Location: Mortlake, South West London
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum

Closing date: 8th February 2021 (23:59)
First Interviews: 15th February 2021
Second Interviews: 19th February 2021

Please ensure you include your CV as well as a Supporting Statement that demonstrates how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification. This statement is crucial to help us consider you for the role, so don't forget to address each criterion in the person specification and specifically highlight any relevant experience and skills you have, and why you want to work at Missing People

You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Manager, Major Donor Manager, Fundraiser, Fundraising, Major Donors, Major Donor, Business Development, New Business Development, Senior Fundraising Officer, Major Donor Fundraising, Supporter Engagement, Charity, Charities, Rasiers Edge, Third Sector, NFP, Not for Profit, etc

Ref: 95999

We are seeking a capable and proactive Fundraising & Business Development Officer with relevant experience. Your first-hand experience of charity fundraising will enable you to take direct responsibility for a number of accounts with your own fundraising goals. You will work within an organisation which consistently exceeds its targets and delivers significantly positive outcomes for young people.

Inclusivity

MyBnk is committed to building an inclusive culture and working environment that promotes a sense of safety and belonging for our staff to feel supported to achieve their potential.

We are looking for a dynamic and collaborative Major Gifts Manager. You will be part of a Fundraising team of three who are responsible for funding from individual philanthropists, foundations and corporate donors to cover our annual operating costs (to cover budgets of over $5m each year).

This role is ideal if you have experience in a fundraising team in a startup environment, your flexibility and eagerness to contribute wherever you can deliver the most value will see you thrive.  You will build on your experience as a front-line fundraiser and develop your relationship-building skills as you introduce some of the world’s most influential philanthropists to the important work that Founders Pledge does.

We're excited to meet you if you demonstrate:

• Experience as a front-line fundraiser, in particular working with major gifts and/or HNWIs
• A proven record of meeting and exceeding fundraising goals, or supporting a team of front-line fundraisers to secure major gifts
• Expertise in cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship best practices for HNWIs, ideally with familiarity of corporate and foundation best practices
• High emotional intelligence, a background in relationship management, and strong intuition for people strategy
• A high level of discretion and comfort working with confidential, sensitive information
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach, inspiring trust in colleagues, and adept at managing up
• Comfort working in databases, with complex financials, and spreadsheets to enable effective work - familiarity with Salesforce would be a bonus
• A passion for maximising impact by enabling high-value donations to high-impact charities and interventions
• A desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment

Reporting to our Development Director, you will:

Deliver against a portfolio of donors and potential donors

• Serve as an ambassador for the work that Founders Pledge does with donors across Europe

• Build and maintain trusted and meaningful relationships with donors, to hold a portfolio of prospects for gifts <$100k annually;

• Collaborate in the development and active progression of our global donor pipeline from target identification through to cultivation, solicitation and ongoing stewardship 

• Prepare proposals and donor reporting

Assist with the UK/Europe portfolio of our CEO and Leadership team

• Be on hand to support our CEO around his meetings with high-profile donors and prospects 

• Help position our CEO for success with powerful proposals, accurate data, proactive outreach, and excellent reporting

Cross-functional support across the org

• Contribute to external communications and programmatic activities in service of fundraising goals; including partnering on appropriate programs/events, highlighting donors in blogs or podcasts, inputting to community newsletters

WR Fundraising Recruitment is delighted to be working with a world leading organisation – focussing on positive impacts on climate change / environment, global hunger, animal welfare and global disease prevention.

As part of a relatively new European expansion, we have a really exciting, newly created Major Donor / Philanthropy Manager role for a skilled influencer to take responsibility for developing major donor relationships (individuals and foundations). You will be supported by a well-established global philanthropy team and work closely with the European Director.

This is an exciting time of development with a relatively new team, and an emerging European presence with extremely strong global philanthropic support.

Major Donor / Philanthropy Manager

Permanent, Full time

Home Based

Up to £55,000 per annum on experience

Duties will include:

• Implement  the strategy for generating income from Major Donors
• Maintain outstanding levels of donor service, communicating effectively and persuasively with key contacts at all times
• Directly manage a portfolio of major gift prospects, develop donor plans and ensure donors are effectively approached, cultivated, asked and stewarded.
• Expand the pool of major donors, developing relationships from research and identification of prospects through to securing of first and further gifts.
• The is the opportunity to explore and diversify income streams in the future

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional who relishes a challenge.

You will have a proven track record in cultivating major donor relationships with the appetite to develop a pan-European philanthropy strategy.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of major donor fundraising or high level account management with demonstrable success in bringing in 5-6 figure gifts and multi-year pledges
• Proven experience of proactively developing new major donor fundraising initiatives
• Proven track record of prospect research, identifying donors
• Experience of developing relationships
• Database management and profiling experience

This is a very specific cause and full details will be discussed with all interested parties.

We encourage you to contact our office if an informal chat and for vacancy details.

The team at WR Fundraising Recruitment are passionate about bringing together talented fundraising professionals with fantastic organisations. We’d love to hear from you if you are looking for a new fundraising opportunity.

Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. We all share it. And it drives our Fundraising team to get out there and bring in the funds we need to protect children and prevent abuse. Join us as a Prospect Development Officer, and get more people involved in change that means everything. Fundraising underpins our commitment to vulnerable children across the country, and our generous supporters account for almost 90% of the NSPCC’s annual income.

As a part of the Supporter Management Team, the Prospect Development Officer plays a key role in identifying and building relationships with our future high value supporters. An analytical mind and strong communication skills see the role supporting colleagues across high value fundraising by both identifying new business leads; and by helping to cultivate successful supporter relationships through donor insight.

The Supporter Management Team was created to steward and grow the NSPCC’s high value audience, with dedicated functions in Engagement & Stewardship, High Value Comms, Due Diligence, and Prospect Research & Bid Co-Ordination – where this role sits. The role works alongside another Prospect Development Officer, a Senior Prospect Development Manager, and the Bid Co-Ordination Manager.

Through effective interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a keen eye for detail and an ability to synthesise complex information, the post holder will serve a key role in pro-actively identifying new business leads, as well as responding to reactive information requests from colleagues across fundraising teams working with individual donors, charitable trusts and foundations, and corporate partners.

Join us and you’ll become part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with. You’ll discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that’ll bring the best out in you. And you’ll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives.

A background in prospect research or high value fundraising is desirable, but not necessary for someone interested in this position.