Interim Philanthropy Executive

Interim Philanthropy Executive

Helen & Douglas House

6 months, temporary PAYE

Part time, 22.5 hours per week

£17.18 PAYE, plus £2.07 holiday pay per hour (£33,500 FTE equivalent)

Oxford (1 day in Oxford each week, 2 days remote working)

Online interviews, week commencing 12th

Start date week, commencing 19th

Are you an experienced fundraiser and skilled storyteller looking for a part-time opportunity?

Charity People are recruiting on behalf of Helen & Douglas House who require an Interim Philanthropy Executive to cover a period of illness for six months, and to support key fundraising programmes during a busy and exciting period for the charity. Working as part of a collaborative Philanthropy Team, you will help grow supporter engagement, steward valued donors, and develop relationships with trusts and foundations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead stewardship activity for the Children's Champions donor programme
• Create engaging newsletters, appeals, welcome communications, and thank you messages
• Analyse and re-engage lapsed supporters
• Support the planning and delivery of their annual Garden Party stewardship event
• Manage the Small Trusts Programme, including funding applications, reporting, and prospect research
• Maintain accurate donor records using Beacon CRM and support wider fundraising activity

You will bring:

• Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising, major donor fundraising, prospect research, or similar fundraising roles
• Excellent written communication and storytelling skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience engaging supporters, stakeholders, or donors through compelling communications
• Great relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach
• Experience using a fundraising CRM such as Beacon

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected charity and make a tangible impact through donor stewardship, fundraising communications, and trust fundraising.

If you would like to express your interest please click apply now without delay.

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