Impact Philanthropic Lead

Salary: £45,719 - £54,658 (plus £3,300 London weighting if applicable)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid - 2 days/week in Stratford
Closing date: Wednesday 4 November - mid-day
Benefits: Civil Service pension with up to 28% employer contribution, 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced family leave policies

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Impact Philanthropic Lead working for a globally recognised cultural and educational organisation that creates opportunities and connections through arts, education, research and cultural exchange programmes around the world. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this is a new role in the team with the opportunity to shape and grow a high-value donor programme, securing transformational support for internationally significant initiatives.

You will lead a flagship philanthropic giving programme, developing strategies to secure significant gifts from high-net-worth individuals and philanthropists. You will build and manage a portfolio of major donors, design compelling cultivation and stewardship journeys, identify and engage new prospects, and work closely with senior stakeholders to maximise philanthropic income. You will play a key role in developing long-term donor relationships, creating persuasive cases for support and helping to deliver sustainable funding for a diverse range of impactful programmes across the UK and internationally.

To be successful as the Impact Philanthropy Lead you will need:

• Experience managing an individual giving, membership or philanthropy programme within a charity, arts or HE environment. 
• A successful track record of cultivating major donors and securing high-value gifts through face-to-face fundraising.
• Excellent donor stewardship, relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling cases for support.

If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 3121HB.

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