York Museums Trust (YMT) is an independent charity created to manage and look after the City of York Council’s collections and assets including York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum, York Museum Gardens, and York St Mary’s

Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager

Salary: £30,956 - £37,530 (YMT Scale Points 32-39)

Contract:   Permanent, Full Time – 37 hours per week

These are exciting times to join the Trust. Following our multi award winning redevelopment of York Art Gallery and as we plan a major capital project at York Castle Museum to transform its visitor experience, we are developing a new fundraising team.

We have a new opportunity for an Individual Giving and Major Gifts Fundraising Manager to join the team, working across all sites to develop and drive York Museums Trust Individual Giving Strategy in line with our ambitions and priorities.

Founded in 2002, the Trust has a strong record of fundraising and this post is designed to build on these foundations. We are seeking an experienced Individual Giving Specialist who will establish and steward relationships with current supporters and prospective high value givers, securing growing and sustainable income for the Trust and a successful pipeline that converts mid to high level givers to Major Donors. Working in collaboration with the Grants and Sponsorship Fundraising Manager, you will ensure successful relationship management and enjoy inspiring and developing relationships with our staff, managers, trustees and our donors and supporters.

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with an experience of managing and growing supporter networks, cultivating exciting opportunities and prospecting for new high impact connections. You will also be able to demonstrate a proven track record of securing major gifts and achieving financial targets.

This role will work from home temporarily in line with other YMT staff.  In the long term this role will be based in York, but with the option to work flexibly.  Attendance at fundraising events and stakeholder meetings in York will be part of the role.

How to apply

Access the job description on the About Us, Jobs Vacancies page on our website.

Send:

• your CV,
• a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Behaviours section of the JD, and
• the Equal Opportunities form

to the email address on our website.  Applications forms should be submitted in a Word compatible format.

CVs can only be accepted from candidates who have permission to work in the UK.  If, after applying, you have not heard from us by two weeks after the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.

As an organisation York Museums Trust is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Dates to bear in mind…

Closing date for applications is Monday 1 February 2021 at 9am

Interviews will take place online on Tuesday 23 February 2021

What the job involves

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious fundraiser to join our small, dynamic Fundraising team, with the chance to really make your mark.  Your role is to engage influential and high-profile individuals and Family Trusts in the UK, connecting them to the difference they can make by enabling 1.5 million people to live a life free from poverty, with dignity and purpose.

Providing the highest level of stewardship, you will ensure existing and new supporters feel valued, inspiring them to make five, six and seven figure gifts, which will significantly improve the lives of men, women and children living in poverty today. You’ll also harness the support of our enthusiastic and influential Trustees and Leadership Team, involving them in ‘making the ask’, thanking, as well as attending events.

What we want from you

You will be a strong team player, with the enthusiasm and willingness to be flexible in achieving targets and outcomes. With significant experience of major donor and/or Trust fundraising and a proven track record of achieving five and six figure gifts, you will have outstanding persuasion, negotiation and communication skills, along with the ability to develop strong relationships

You’ll be highly organised and adept at juggling multiple tasks and deadlines, with an  ability to balance management of existing donors with exploring potential new support.  You’ll be able to dive into the detail of individual engagement plans whilst keeping an eye on the big picture potential of the overall programme and how to achieve it so we can transform more lives. 

Why we’re here

Opportunity International unleashes the power of entrepreneurs in some of the world's poorest countries. Through innovative partnerships, our programmes enable people to access financial services and training to expand their businesses, feed their family, access quality education for their children, create jobs and change the world.

The support we’ll provide

Join our team and you’ll be working at an agile, dynamic charity that will help you learn, develop your skills and expertise, and achieve your highest aspirations. We provide everything you’d expect from a professional organisation – competitive benefits package, contributory pension scheme, and life insurance,– but much more besides. We are also committed to flexible working. Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future  people can live free from poverty, with dignity and purpose.

Closing date: 5th February 2021

Interview date: Week commencing 15th Feb 2021

Prospectus is excited to be supporting an award-winning international student community in its search for a new Individual Giving Manager to join their talented team.

As the Individual Giving Manager you will oversee the development of the individual giving programme, including regular donors and one-off donors (alumni) from varied international destinations. You will work with the Development and External Relations team to build a more engaged and connected international alumni community. The role will involve managing the flagship fundraising appeal of the year and working closely with external agencies to deliver the annual digital campaign. You will have a portfolio of prospects and will develop clear strategies for the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of supporters.

In order to be successful, you will have experienced of developing and delivering annual fundraising campaigns, including digital campaigns. You will have expertise in implementing giving programmes to encourage regular giving and will be able to deliver creative and persuasive donor communications.

If you are an individual giving fundraiser looking for a supportive, collaborative team environment and an opportunity to play a leading role in an individual giving programme then please do get in touch.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application.

We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply.

The office is located in Central London although all employees are currently working remotely. The organisation is happy to consider flexible working and we would be happy to discuss these options with you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or 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.

Please note, the role will close at 10am on 28th January 2021.

WR Fundraising Recruitment is proud to be working with a leading Midlands charity at an exciting time of development that includes the strengthening of the income generation team.

We are looking for an Individual Giving Manager to join the small fundraising team and lead in the development, planning, and delivery of the Individual Giving programme across a portfolio of donors and fundraising activities including; cash appeals, general donations, online donations, payroll giving, regular giving, merchandise, mid-level gifts, in memoriam giving and legacies.

Joining a small team, you’ll be given plenty of opportunity to lead on new campaigns, work collaboratively on innovative fundraising strategies, and grow your own experience in individual giving, supporter engagement, and direct marketing. You will need to be happy to work with a good degree of autonomy, spotting opportunities and using your initiative to find ways to develop them. You will be analytical, with an eye for design, and the ability to turn a lot of information into a compelling fundraising appeal.

This is a part home working / remote role. The charity is based in the Midlands and (once circumstances allow) the successful candidate will be able to work from the office once or twice a week.

Individual Giving Manager

Full Time, Permanent

Part Home Based / Remote - Midlands

Up to Circa £31,000 per annum

Duties will include:

• Maximise supporter retention and development opportunities to ensure long term programme growth.
• Manage the supporter journey programme and champion the value and importance of an excellent supporter experience helping to drive the Hospice supporter-focused strategy forwards.
• Increasing income across all individual giving streams, working strategically to target audiences.
• Lead in the production of direct marketing fundraising campaigns to current regular individual donors and supporters
• Work with the team to develop and implement a supporter engagement and stewardship programme.
• Engaging new audiences across a range of direct marketing channels
• Develop an integrated Individual Giving strategy that recruits, retains, and reactivates supporters, maximising their lifetime value and deliver a high quality supporter experience.
• Work with the Marketing & Communications Manager to maximise media opportunities in relation to fundraising activity.
• Develop new fundraising ideas to ensure a strong individual giving portfolio avoiding over reliance on any one income source

This is a fantastic role for an experienced direct marketing or individual giving manager with experience in supporter recruitment / development, individual giving, supporter engagement, donor support, lottery manager or similar.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of developing and implementing an individual giving strategy.
• Experience of working in a charity with direct responsibility for individual giving and supporter management
• Experience of developing a wide Individual Giving programme including acquisition, retention and legacy
• Experience of managing and developing an effective supporter journey programme and managing the stewardship of a growing base of donors
• Experience of preparing programmes of activity and business plans to recruit, engage, inspire and retain donors

To apply or for further information, please email a copy of your up to date CV in the first instance.

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.

Full-time, some flexibility 

Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills and make a real difference to our Herefordshire community? Do you have a flair for direct marketing that inspires and want to work at one of the top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for?*

Based in the beautiful village of Bartestree, approximately 5 miles west of Hereford city, St Michael's Hospice has been providing the highest quality care, free of charge, to the local community for over 35 years. This care is made possible by supporters taking part in fundraising events and activities, playing our lottery, shopping at our retail outlets, making charitable grants and donations, leaving gifts in their wills or giving freely of their time to volunteer.

We know that data is the key to doing more and doing it better and we believe that St Michael’s Hospice supporters deserve the very best experience with us. That’s why we’ve created the brand-new Individual Giving Development Manager role - part of the Income Generation Team - to keep this at the core of what we do - and is vital to the ongoing success of the Charity.

The Individual Giving Development Manager is a new and varied role and will be responsible for identifying and maximising income through targeted communications and stewardship, with potential and existing donors, regular givers and Lottery members. This will role will also include development of mid-level donors, legacy marketing and in memory fundraising programmes. 

To be successful in the Individual Giving Development Manager role, you need to have an in-depth knowledge of Raisers Edge or similar CRM system, excellent relationship management skills, knowledge of individual giving income channels and impeccable attention to detail. But you also have to bring enthusiasm and drive and ensure our procedures and processes maximise our fundraising.

You've got a successful proven track-record of retention and acquisition from direct marketing (both on and offline), digital products and regular giving. You're creative and innovative in approach; someone with their finger on the pulse when it comes to advances in individual giving and new opportunities for your supporters. You've got a nuanced understanding of the supporter journey and how to engage donors effectively for long-term relationships. 

As an enthusiastic self-starter with a hands-on approach, in taking on the Individual Giving Development Manager role you will be capable of working independently or as part of a multi-disciplined team. You will be an inspirational leader and provide direct line management to the Lottery Manager.

As well as joining an enthusiastic friendly and committed team, our location is hard to beat - nestled in the stunning Herefordshire countryside, in a state-of-the-art facility with free on-site parking, discounted delicious meals snacks and drinks. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, (rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years), a Hospice pension, discounts with local suppliers, generous study leave and support for ongoing personal development.  Flexible home working will be considered.

If the Individual Giving Development Manager role sounds like the role for you and you want to work at one of the top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for*, then we’d love to hear from you. 

Apply  now and help St Michael’s Hospice continue caring to make a difference to patients living with a terminal illness and their families across Herefordshire and beyond.

St Michael’s Hospice is a great place to work and we were proud to have been included in The Sundays Times Best 100 Not for Profit Organisations to work for 2020.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Philanthropy Manager plays a critical role in implementing a major donor program that supports Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s strategic conservation and community development goals. He/she will primarily focus on UK and Europe based opportunities.

The Philanthropy Manager is a key member of an effective nine-staff development team, led by the International Executive Director. Lewa’s international team is currently based across the USA and UK, working in close collaboration with the team in Kenya. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Development, currently based in New York, for day-to-day management and ultimately reports to Lewa’s International Executive Director, currently based in London. The position is based in London (or within commuting distance to London) and sits within Lewa’s International Fundraising Department.

The Philanthropy Manager is entrepreneurial, experienced in nonprofit management and development, and passionate about both fundraising and donor cultivation. This challenging role demands a highly organized, detail-oriented, entrepreneurial individual with strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to work independently. He/She understands the importance of data management, nonprofit administration, and budget oversight. A deep commitment to and interest in the protection of wildlife and natural heritage is advantageous.

Occasional domestic and international travel will require adjustments in personal schedule. The Philanthropy Manager should be flexible to work from a home office or shared Lewa office in central London post pandemic restrictions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Major Donor Management and Stewardship

• Manage a portfolio of 100+ individuals, institutions and corporations giving between £5,000 and £100,000 including:
  • Regularly conduct prospect research. Qualify prospects and present information and strategies to Deputy Director
  • Cultivate meaningful relationships through substantive contacts and visits, as appropriate
  • Develop and execute solicitation strategies
  • Steward existing donors
  • Build a robust international donor base, primarily focused on the UK and Europe
  • Lead and/or assist team in writing thorough reports and grant-winning proposals
  • Lead development and submission of some reports and proposals that require coordination among offices, including international offices and Lewa Kenya, and across LWC programs
  • Meet or exceed growth oriented fundraising targets annually
• Support development and communications goals related to annual giving by participating in campaign discussions and strategy development; increasing awareness of campaigns among donors; and securing matching gifts to be offered during campaigns.
• Manage all aspects of Lewa UK’s participation in the annual Big Give campaign.

2. Special Events 

• Develop strategies to raise Lewa Wildlife Conservancy’s visibility and attract new major gift donors.
• Primary contact for bi-annual gala in London (currently scheduled for fall 2021). Work with team and event consultant to plan and execute this 300-400 person fundraising event and live auction. Mobilize signature sponsors for the event.
• Support US-based team members as needed on planning and executing a bi-annual gala in New York City (currently planned for fall 2022).
• Work with Lewa’s International Advisory Council and Board members to plan and staff smaller cultivation or fundraising events.
• Work with Kenyan colleagues to plan and conduct visits, presentations, and events in the UK and Europe.
• Support the annual Lewa Safari Marathon held in Kenya and virtually. Help manage sponsorship, donor relations, and travel for the marathon.
• Support team in preparations for International Board and Committee meetings (both virtual and in-person).

3. Fundraising Data Management

• Track all development actions and donor information daily in Salesforce; input fundraising projections according to team protocols.  
• Help manage online campaigns on Classy as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate all fundraising activities to ensure that fundraising goals are being achieved.
• Utilize team tools like Dropbox, Salesforce, Google products, and Basecamp to manage tasks and projects.

Qualifications and Competencies

This challenging role demands a highly organized, self-driven, entrepreneurial individual with strong communications skills and the ability to work independently. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a genuine commitment towards Lewa’s mission and vision. 

The post holder must demonstrate:

Track record of success in fundraising from individual, foundation and corporate donors. He/she must be able to identify, solicit, engage and steward current and new donors to meet or exceed growth oriented fundraising targets.

Excellent written & verbal skills in English, great attention to detail and commitment to high standards is required.

Professional Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in major gift fundraising required
• A successful track record of stewarding and securing gifts from major donors
• Experience writing/editing successful technical proposals highly preferred
• Experience working with Boards and/or fundraising volunteers
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
• Very strong attention to detail
• Experience with Salesforce or other CRM required
• Knowledge of conservation/international development issues is preferred
• A general-to-good understanding of the Kenyan/African social-political context is essential.  Experience in Kenya, East Africa and or other parts of Africa is desirable

Personal Qualities

• Strong interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and ability to foster positive working relationships that contribute to a healthy organizational culture in a multinational, multicultural environment
• Self-driven and able to take direction
• Ability to travel internationally and domestically
• Proven ability to work effectively and efficiently against pressing deadlines, with problem solving mindset.
• Ability to work in harmony with teammates, enthusiastic contributor to team goals, and able to accept and incorporate feedback
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
• Dedicated to personal professional development.
• Willingness to adapt schedule and work outside of typical hours when required.

 Education and Training

• Relevant University degree required; MSc in Conservation/ relevant field preferred
• 5+ years’ experience in similar role at a conservation or sustainable development NGO in an international setting
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and use of a CRM database (Lewa currently uses Salesforce)

Compensation and Benefit

• Lewa provides a competitive salary between £42,000 and £52,000 depending where based/ level of experience, plus holiday compensation package 
• Will consider flexible work from home/work from Lewa office (post pandemic) arrangement

A leading college is seeking an Individual Giving Manager to implement the organisation's new fundraising strategy, delivering sustainable net income growth and long term growth in the donor pipeline.

Key responsibilities:
- Oversee the development of the Individual Giving programme. This includes regular donors and one-off donors.
- Work with the Development & External Relations team to build a more engaged and connected international Alumni community
- Implement a new Legacy fundraising strategy and with the support of the Head of Philanthropy and Engagement deliver long-term Legacy income growth and maximise in-memorium opportunities

You will have the following skills and experience:
- Project Management experience, especially developing and delivering annual fundraising campaigns including digital campaigns
- Experience of implementing giving programmes to encourage low-level and mid-level gifts, regular giving or Legacy donations
- Experience of delivering creative and persuasive donor communications

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.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced fundraiser to drive our unrestricted income and put our supporters at the heart of everything we do. There has never been a more exciting time to join us, with a new CEO and new business plan on the way you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our individual giving. This is a broad role, overseeing all areas of individual and corporate giving and will require someone who is able to work both strategically and at a hands on level. The Marketing Team you will be joining has had huge success in growth over the past few years and we will be looking for a team player who can help us reach new heights in these challenging times.

Further details including a full Job Description can be found on our website. Please review the Job Description before you apply.

Should you be interested in this position, please complete the Application Form and Diversity Monitoring Form using the link above, and return your application before the closing date stated below.

(CV's will not be considered so please go to our website - No Agencies)

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications Is: Sunday 31st January 2021

Interviews: Thursday 4th and Friday 5th February 2021 (via Zoom)

We are looking for an Individual Giving Manager to lead a team to exceptional acquisition and development campaigns for a large well loved charity.

The Company
A well loved childrens charity

The Role
To assist the Senior Individual Giving Manager to develop and implement an effective supporter acquisition or development strategy in order to maximise the lifetime value of supporters and the long-term sustainable net income raised
To manage income and expenditure budgets
To assist the Senior Individual Giving Manager with the development and implementation of an effective programme to recruit or develop supporters using a range of channels, including but not limited to direct mail, telemarketing, DRTV and digital, and products including cash, raffle, regular giving, weekly lottery
To line manage up to 3 direct reports
To project manage a number of fundraising campaigns as directed by the Senior Individual Giving Manager

The Candidate
Substantial direct marketing experience, ideally gained in a large organisation, and a strong understanding of Individual Giving fundraising,with a track-record of success
Experience of planning, implementing and evaluating Individual Giving campaigns across a wide range of media
Understanding of how to effectively manage and motivate direct reports
Experience of developing and managing project budgets
Experience of using internal performance data and insight to inform future plans
Experience of influencing and negotiating with stakeholders that have differing priorities across corporate departments in order to achieve common
goals
Experience of agency management and evaluation

IMPORTANT NOTE

This role closes on Monday 1st February but the advert may be live longer than this, be apply ASAP to not miss out. Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

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.

We are delighted to be recruiting for two Philanthropy Stewardship Officer’s for a leading cancer charity. This is an exciting time to join this successful Philanthropy team who have seen huge growth in funds raised over the last few years.

This role will be integral to supporting the delivery of the stewardship and communications programme, taking responsibility for appropriately thanking donors, delivering communications to supporters, and promoting the work of the charity internally and externally.

You will need to be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of developing and maintaining administrative systems


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• A collaborative approach to developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders


• Strong organisational skills with good attention to detail

Closing date: 15th January 2021

Salary: £23,000 - £26,000

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call me on 020 30 062787 or apply online. If enough applications are received the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs. 

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

 

Established in 1876, Mothers’ Union is a Christian organisation that has been supporting families for over 140 years. We have over 4 million members worldwide, 55,000 of whom in Britain and Ireland. As a Christian charity, we aim to demonstrate faith in action through the transformation of communities worldwide. Our members work at grassroots level around the world bringing hope and practical support to at least a million people every year through our programmes and as part of the volunteer base of local churches.

Job Purpose and Objectives

• To lead on innovative fundraising campaigns and exciting new fundraising product development across the Mothers Union movement.
• To support and develop defined supporter journeys that enhance and grow relationships.
• To secure new corporate relationships to develop a corporate portfolio with a view to long-term corporate support, supported by the Head of Fundraising, Communications and Membership.

Main Responsibilities

Individual Fundraising (80%):

• Co-ordinate all Appeals to achieve annual targets and KPIs.
• Managing an expenditure budget of £100k to deliver agreed income targets.
• Line manage the Donor Care Officer and the development of donor relationships.
• Supplier and agency management; maintain efficient and good relationships with partner agencies to ensure maximum value for Mothers’ Union.
• Negotiate contracts with agencies to maximise value for Mothers’ Union.
• Report on campaign performance on a monthly basis and to continuously monitor performance against agreed financial and non-financial KPIs.
• Responsible for ensuring Mothers’ Union’s direct marketing activity is in line with compliance and best practice as per ICO, IOF and the Fundraising Regulator.
• Responsible for monitoring agency compliance; to ensure that our internal controls for monitoring agency compliance are adhered to in order to ensure donor satisfaction and to mitigate against reputational and financial risk to the charity.
• Responsible for delivery of new fundraising products for appeals
• Sustain the development of our Legacy Programme for members and supporters across the UK.

Corporate (20%):

• Undertake Prospect research for potential corporate partnerships that would link into existing Mothers’ Union appeals, campaigns and Events.
• Develop and deliver creative pitches to secure corporate support against KPI’s and targets.
• Account manage, report to and steward all corporate partnerships meeting agreed income targets and track and sharing updates on process on a monthly basis.
• Develop a range of approaches, products and materials that support corporate fundraising activity.

Key Competencies

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Experience of project managing fundraising or marketing campaigns through a wide range of media, within a charity, agency or commercial environment.
• Thorough understanding of how fundraising techniques can be used to recruit and retain supporters (individual/corporate) in order to maximize their lifetime value.
• A track record of effective income generation from individuals and Corporates
• Excellent creative writing skills with a proven ability to write promotional materials, including fundraising copy and correspondence to organisations and individuals at all levels.
• Attention to detail and ability to conduct work accurately and consistently in keeping with high professional standards.
• Effective interpersonal skills - ability to engage with a wide range of people both through written and verbal communication.
• Experience of managing staff.
• High level of computer literacy including experience of using website content management systems and a good understanding of databases and their use in marketing effectively to donors and members.
• Excellent user of MS Office particularly using Excel for data analysis.
• Excellent administrative and project management skills – an ability to effectively manage workload and meet set deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation skills and ability to confidently liaise with people.
• Highly numerate with experience of maintaining budget reporting systems and reporting on targets set.
• A willingness to work outside of office hours and to undertake work outside of office hours that may mean working at various venues around the UK & Ireland that may require an overnight stay.
• An organised and flexible approach to work, able to work within a changing organisation and respond quickly to changes and/or information as requested.
• An understanding of the core values of Mothers’ Union and passion for our work.

Education Qualifications

• Educated to A’ level or equivalent or possess a higher degree.
• A recognised qualification in Fundraising or Marketing would be highly advantageous.

General

• The responsibilities in this post may be adapted or changed in line with the needs of Mothers’ Union. Other duties may be added or requested as a result.
• The responsibilities outlined are not an exhaustive list of tasks and the post holder may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties in connection with the work of the team.
• The responsibilities in this post will require the post holder to work within a team and cross functionally with other teams to achieve the objectives.
• A broad sympathy with the Christian faith.

Work Location

This role is primarily based at our head office in Central London. However, due to the current restrictions on movement, home working option is temporarily made available.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 31st January 2021. Due to the number of applications we receive, we may not be able to individually respond to each applicant. If we do not get in touch with you within 4 weeks from the application deadline, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisted for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

In this exciting new fundraising role for this global food charity you will be responsible for building and sustaining relationships with their growing family of supporters, initially from Major Donors. Your performance in this role has the potential to make a significant impact on how quickly Europe and the world moves to a more ethical and sustainable food system.

The Role
Building strong, meaningful, long-term relationships with major donors and prospects across the UK and Europe
Achieving ambitious fundraising targets.
Identifying and qualifying new philanthropic prospects.
Helping keep supporters up to date with the activities and impact of the charity
Over time, potentially identifying and implementing other fundraising revenue streams
Developing and executing creative strategies to expand the donor base

The Candidate
A passion for the philosophy and mission of the charity

Proven track record of cultivating relationships with major donors and securing significant gifts is essential,, experience in trusts and foundations is desirable 

Ability to persuasively make the case for support
Positivity and a genuine love of working with other people
Passion for building warm, long-lasting relationships
A willingness to travel throughout Europe in pursuit of philanthropic opportunities, when the COVID-19 situation allows.
Very strong work ethic and self-motivation

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

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

We are seeking a high achieving and dynamic Senior Philanthropy Officer to join our successful fundraising team. You will be experienced in securing funds from trusts and foundations, delivering results and be familiar with managing trust relationships. You will work with an established funding portfolio, with scope to build and develop this further. You will also build relationships with high net worth individuals and ensure our major giving circle receives excellent supporter stewardship.

Working within a small team, you will work collaboratively and effectively from day one and be confident in approaching and securing funding to support our hospice services.

You will have excellent written communications skills, with the ability to develop compelling funding applications and updates. You will also have effective inter-personal skills, ensuring that you work closely with teams across the organisation. Experience of trusts and foundations fundraising is essential for this role.

The location is flexible, but there will be a requirement to work from the hospice at least twice a month.

We are a much loved, highly respected hospice working at the heart of our community in North Oxfordshire, supporting local people and their families who are living with a life limiting illness.

Candidates should write via email to the Human Resources Department, attaching your CV and a supporting statement of no more than one side of A4 stating how you meet the requirements of the role, and return by 10am Monday 18 January 2021

Please contact Laura Horton, Partnerships and Philanthropy Manager or Justine Williams, Director of Fundraising and Communications if you would like any further information.