Major Gifts Manager Jobs
Womankind Worldwide is a global women’s rights organisation working in partnership with women’s rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. We strengthen and support women’s movements in our focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women’s voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence.
This role will report to the Philanthropy Manager as part of the Fundraising and Marketing team who are a brilliantly supportive, high performing team of ten. The Major Donor Manager will work closely with colleagues across the organisation as well as Womankind’s partners, donors, and other external stakeholders. You will be joining a dedicated team of people who are passionate about working with women’s movements across the world. You will find more information about Womankind on our website
We aim at all times to recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds – men and women, people of all ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, religions and beliefs.
However, as part of Womankind’s commitment to addressing the under-representation of Black and People of Colour in our organisation and in programme and grant management roles in the wider charity sector, we particularly encourage applications from Black and People of Colour candidates as a part of the positive action initiative under the Equality Act 2010.
If you have a passion for women’s rights and a demonstrable track record of building long term relationships with major donors to significantly grow income, we’d love to hear from you.
Role Purpose
In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of Womankind’s Major Donor Strategy to drive sustainable growth of our major donor portfolio.
The small major donor programme at Womankind has been established for several years. The Major Donor Manager will be responsible for new business within the portfolio, inspiring prospects and onboarding new high value relationships with individuals from a variety of different sources. The Major Donor Manager will also steward the relationships with our existing major donors and work with colleagues across Womankind to manage large gifts.
Key responsibilities
Strategic management and planning
- Lead the development and implementation of Womankind’s major donor fundraising strategy to grow both restricted and unrestricted income from existing and new major donors
- Develop and maintain a good understanding of gender and development issues and remain informed on Womankind’s activities ensuring that applications to donors are of a high quality and accurately reflect our organisational strategy
- Develop, manage and monitor budgets and provide internal financial reports, income analysis and forecasting and monthly key performance indicators using Womankind’s fundraising database
- Ensure that major donor income and relationships are accurately reflected in Womankind’s fundraising database at all times and reconcile income with the Finance team
- Participate in cross-organisational initiatives and groups as willing and required
New business
- Identify and research high quality prospects, maintain appropriate prospecting systems and develop cultivation and solicitation plans working with senior staff and trustees
- Increase major donor income by making face-to-face asks personally and by supporting senior staff and trustees to do the same
- Work with fundraising colleagues to maintain a strong case for support in line with Womankind’s strategy, and package up Womankind’s work to inspire major donors to give
- Develop and test tailored opportunities to give including matched giving and emergency appeals
- Lead a wealth screening project to identify new prospects including managing an external agency to deliver this work
- Lead the establishment and development of a Womankind Fundraising Board
Cultivation and Stewardship
- Work with colleagues across Womankind to deliver engaging donor cultivation events (online and in person) to maintain and grow the support of existing donors and inspire new prospects to give
- Develop and deliver an excellent stewardship programme for major donors including face-to-face meetings and reports
- Work strategically with other members of the Fundraising & Marketing team to ensure a coherent approach between major donors, corporate supporters and individual donors.
Mid-Value Programme
- Work with the Individual Giving Manager to develop a plan for a mid-value donor programme
- Use Raiser’s Edge database to identify mid-value donors and prospects
- Cultivate mid-value donors and prospects through appropriate supporter journeys
Person Specification
Essential experience, skills and knowledge
- Experience of developing and implementing major donor strategy to deliver growth in income
- Experience of identifying new prospects and developing relationships to secure income
- Demonstrable track record of raising funds from a range of major donors including securing gifts in excess of £50,000 and meeting income targets
- Experience of soliciting major gifts face to face
- Experience of producing inspiring and engaging copy for a range of donor communications
- Strong presentation and communication skills with the confidence to deal with a range of stakeholders, senior staff and trustees
- Proven ability to form good working relationships and to motivate and coordinate colleagues across the organisation
- Experience of developing and organising donor cultivation events or initiatives
- Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and work on own initiative
- Experience of using databases to prepare management information and proven ability to prepare, maintain and report on income and expenditure budgets.
- Strong and demonstrable understanding of the fundraising arena and of issues and innovations within major gift fundraising.
- An understanding of Womankind’s Equal Opportunities policy and Womankind’s vision and values
Desirable experience, skills and knowledge
- Good knowledge of development theory and practice, including a sound knowledge of women’s human rights
- A good knowledge of the funding environment in the women’s rights or international development sector
- Experience of developing and managing a Fundraising Board or similar
Reporting Structure
This position reports to: Philanthropy Manager
The post holder will be expected to undertake other responsibilities not outlined above which are commensurate with a role of this nature and which have been discussed and agreed with the line manager.
The post holder must be committed to the mission, vision, values and aims of Womankind Worldwide as it seeks to support and speak out about women’s human rights and development with a feminist voice internationally.
All posts at Womankind are expected to contribute towards developing a supportive working environment, and demonstrate a commitment to professionalism and respect, transparency and accountability and uphold quality standards as outlined in policies and procedures, and in compliance with Womankind’s Equity, diversity and inclusion policy.
Hours: 21 hours
Salary: £ 50,891- £54,087 per annum (Pro-rata 0.6 FTE £30,534-£32,452
Contract: Permanent
Probationary period: 6 months
Holidays: 25 days per annum plus public holidays in the country in which you are based, plus 3 days office closure to be taken over the Christmas and new year period when the office is closed).
Pension: Womankind has a contributory pension scheme in place
Other benefits:We offer a wide range of flexible working options, enhanced family leave, group pension scheme and free eye tests
This position is located in the UK and the post holder must have the right to work in the UK.
Deadline for applications: midnight Sunday 21st April
1st round interviews: WC 29th April 2024
2nd round interviews: If required
Are you looking for a new role to combine your skills in Trust Fundraising and Major Gifts? Do you want to work for the world's oldest human rights organization? Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Anti-Slavery International to find their new Philanthropy Manager - Major Gifts and Foundations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing charity.
Philanthropy Manager - Major Gifts and Foundations
Full-time (35 hours) or 4 days a week
London - Vauxhall/Oval with hybrid-working arrangements.
£39,209-£42,318
About the charity
Anti-Slavery International's vision is to realise freedom from slavery for everyone, everywhere, always. They aim to do this by making ending slavery everyone's concern; Acting as an ally to survivors and people at risk of slavery, elevating their voice and experience to create radical change; and With others, challenging and changing law, policy and practice so everyone, everywhere can be free from slavery.
About the Role
Following a period of exponential growth in foundations and major gifts of over five-fold in five years, we're seeking an ambitious and dynamic Philanthropy Manager - Major Gifts and Foundations to take the c£1.5m programme to twice this value in the next three years. You'll be responsible for the success of the overall major gifts and foundations strategy to engage, retain and inspire loyal supporters and partners in addition to attracting new, long-term, multi-year funders.
You will work across the organisation, including with trustees, to develop relationships and funding applications to foundations. You will build lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families, and help foster a culture of philanthropy and partnerships across the organization, with the sponsorship of the Senior Management Team.
About you
Your main tasks will include growing sustainable income from grant-making trusts and major donors donating to Anti-Slavery International's work in the UK and internationally, designing and implementing robust prospect research, and managing a small personal portfolio of donors and prospects.
To be successful in this role, you will have a track record of success in six-figure+ multi-year restricted and unrestricted funding from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. You will have a proven ability to develop, manage, and deliver against accurate budgets and forecasts, and excellent bid-writing skills that have generated considerable income from trusts and foundations and high net-worth individuals, ideally in an international organization.
You will have a positive attitude, resilience, and self-motivation driven by a passion for the cause. You will be able to think strategically, identify opportunities, make decisions and prioritise effectively and, as a manager within Anti-Slavery International, demonstrate leadership, initiative, and a strong desire to achieve agreed objectives.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference and be a part of a global movement to end modern slavery then do get in touch with to find out more about how to apply. We are reviewing CV for this on a rolling basis so please get in touch as soon as you can- even if you don't have a polished CV.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Philanthropy Manager at BBC Media Action
Charity People are working with BBC Media Action to find a brilliant Philanthropy Manager to join their growing fundraising team.
Title: Philanthropy Manager
Hours: Full time
Salary: £43,500 - £45,000
Benefits: 25 Days annual leave + 1 corporation day, 10% pension, enhanced parent, carer and bereavement policies and wider provisions, and great professional development. Plus extra opt-in benefits
About the Charity
BBC Media Action is the BBC's international development charity, which uses media and communications to help reduce poverty, address development goals, and support people to understand their rights. They do this through partnering with media, civil society, and others to produce creative programmes and other outputs which inform and engage audiences on key development issues. They strengthen the media sector through building professional capacity and infrastructure of local media organisations in the 24 countries in which they operate around the world, reaching more than 100 million people a year.
Over the past year, they have delivered huge impact amid political turmoil and crackdowns on civil rights in Afghanistan, Myanmar and Ethiopia, continued to support media partners in Ukraine through wartime, and broken new ground with their first Pacific programme in the Solomon Islands.
As part of their ambitious growth strategy, they are seeking a talented Philanthropy Fundraiser to join their passionate team and drive forward new income from the corporate sector.
About the Role
As the Philanthropy Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, cultivating, securing, and stewarding major gifts from existing and prospective donors across UK and global markets. You will build and foster positive relationships with philanthropic donors, providing excellent stewardship to existing and new donors. You will also develop a strong pipeline of national and international major gift prospects using various methods to identify warm and cold opportunities.
About you
You will support the Head of Fundraising in developing and implementing BBC Media Action's global philanthropy fundraising strategy, delivering agreed realistic and achievable fundraising targets and KPIs, and liaising with contracted fundraising consultants for guidance on pipeline expansion.
To succeed in this role, you will need to have demonstrable experience working in a fundraising environment and a track record of excellent stewardship. You should also have a track record of securing five to six-figure gifts, strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and presentational skills, and be a team player with the ability to collaborate successfully across organizational boundaries.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work for an organization that is committed to helping people in some of the world's poorest and most fragile countries, then we encourage you to apply for this role. Please get in touch with Katharine at Charity People to find out more.
We are reviewing CVs for this role on a rolling basis so please get in touch asap.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
Join us in making a global impact!
Are you passionate about philanthropy and creating transformative change? Do you have a knack for building meaningful relationships with high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become our Philanthropy Manager, UK.
Attractive Benefits:
- £45,000 per annum
- Location: London, UK
- Working Pattern: Full-time (37.5 hours), with a hybrid arrangement (work from London office at least 1 day per week)
Why join us?
- Make a Difference: Join a team dedicated to providing life-saving care and assistance to refugees worldwide.
- Career Development: Access to continuous training and progression opportunities.
- Vibrant Culture: Be part of a culture that fosters bold leadership, innovation, and accountability.
Your Role: As our Philanthropy Manager, UK, you will play a vital role in implementing our philanthropy strategy, focusing on cultivating relationships with individuals who can support our mission at a significant level.
What will you do?
- Identify, cultivate, and solicit gifts from donors in the major gift range of £10,000 and above.
- Develop personalised stewardship plans to increase engagement and support.
- Lead on gift management, reporting, and proposal development for both new prospects and existing donors.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance donor relationships and fundraising efforts.
Your Impact:
- High-Value Relationships: Build and nurture relationships with philanthropists to fund programmes that create transformative change.
- Global Reach: Engage with senior stakeholders across the IRC network to garner support for our mission.
- Personalised Approach: Tailor communications and engagement strategies to match the preferences of donors.
What we offer:
- Rewarding Work: Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping communities rebuild and thrive.
- Supportive Environment: Work alongside passionate individuals committed to making a difference.
- Continuous Learning: Access career development opportunities and training programmes.
About us: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has been at the forefront of emergency response and community support for over 90 years. Our team in the UK works tirelessly to raise awareness, deliver policy changes, and increase funding to aid those affected by conflict and disaster worldwide.
Join our team and be part of a global movement towards positive change!
Does this sound like the perfect role for you? Apply now to join us in our mission to make the world a better place for everyone.
Key Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrable experience securing gifts from high net-worth individuals.
- Ability to prioritise and meet conflicting deadlines.
- Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace.
Application Deadline: To be confirmed.
IRC UK is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. Join us and be part of a team that makes a real difference.
Top of Form
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We are thrilled to be looking for an amazing Philanthropy manager to fill a brand-new role at the incredible BBC Media Action. This is the BBC’s International charity, which uses media and communications to help individuals in some of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries. Their projects and programmes save lives, protect livelihoods and counter misinformation, amongst many other things – the scope of their work is fascinating.
This brand-new role will identify, cultivate, secure and steward major gifts from existing and prospective donors across both the UK and global markets, with a focus on securing unrestricted or semi-restricted funding for the charity. You will be building and fostering strong personal relationships with philanthropic donors, providing excellent stewardship, and will work closely with BBC Media Action’s leadership team & trustees, as well as the wider BBC.
This is a really exciting time to join BBC Media Action as they embark on a new challenge, with a lot of investment and focus on developing new income strategies, presenting the opportunity to make a real impact.
To be ana amazing Philanthropy Manager, you will need:
- A track record of securing five to six figure gifts
- Demonstrable experience working in a fundraising environment and a track record of excellent stewardship
- Strong interpersonal, relationship building and presentational skills with an ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
Deadline: 2nd April 2024
Salary: £43,500 - £45,000
Location: London – Hybrid working with 2 days per week in offices
Working pattern: Full-time, permanent
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Jake on 02030 062787 or email [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, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.
We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here. We proactively welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Position type:Full time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Deputy Director of Finance
Direct reports: Finance Officer x 2
Location: ShelterBox HQ, Truro, Cornwall (Remote UK will be considered)
Role purpose:
A senior member of the finance team and member of a collaborative organisation wide team of managers. Manage the financial accounting team whilst maintaining and developing systems to support the operation of a modern, progressive and supportive financial accounting function.
Responsible for monitoring and managing all financial legal, technical and compliance issues, including gift aid, VAT and other tax compliance, preparation of statutory accounts and managing external & internal audits.
The role reports to the Deputy Director of Finance and will be a key business partner across the business for all financial compliance matters.
The role manages two finance officers.
Who are we looking for?
ShelterBox is seeking a qualified accountant, with 10+ years PQE in relevant roles.
The successful candidate will have great communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy providing a service to assist internal customers and the charity in meeting their goals. Must be passionate about developing a modern, progressive finance function.
Extensive experience and knowledge of audit, banking, foreign currency, Gift Aid and VAT is required together with exposure to payroll and accounts payable.
With assistance from direct reports, duties will include but not be limited to:
• Responsible for ensuring the financial accounts department meets the needs of users of their services and the requirements of the charity.
• Develop and maintain efficient and effective financial systems and controls.
• Manage financial accounting team (2 X Finance Officers) to ensure a high level of service is provided by the team.
• Significant role in supporting the design and implementation of new ERP and Payroll systems.
• Development of appropriate policies to support role for use by the wider organisation and monitoring adherence with those policies.
• Preparation of annual statutory accounts and supporting audit schedules for parent charity and 2 subsidiaries
• Management and co-ordination of external audit
• Annual return submissions to Charity's Commission.
• Ongoing management of all treasury functions including cash management, foreign currency, banking relationships and banking disclosure requirements for transacting in high-risk foreign countries.
• Maintaining due diligence requirements of financial institutions we deal with.
• Monitor and manage long-term financial investments.
• Monitor and manage short-term financial investments, monitor weekly cash requirements and draw down cash to meet cash flow needs.
• Responsible for all aspects of VAT, including quarterly returns for all entities and irrecoverable VAT calculation.
• Chair of the Gift Aid working group. Responsible for Gift Aid compliance and coordination of Gift Aid compliance across the charity.
• Responsible for monitoring the external environment for changes in a range of compliance issues notably corporation tax, VAT, gift aid and audit.
• Support the wider finance team with the management of restricted funds as required, including monitoring the processing of restricted fund income and system configurations for restricted income processing.
• Maintenance of the nominal ledger structure and system configuration within the finance system.
• Oversight and leadership on payroll although this individual will not process payroll (with the exception of providing processing cover).
• Oversight and responsibility for accounts payable.
• Will ensure all overseas deploying staff are adequately resourced from a finance perspective in either foreign currency cash or company credit card.
• With support from the Finance Officers will manage any emergency requests for funding from overseas deployed staff
• Will ensure appropriate controls and reporting mechanisms are in place in relation to cash voucher programmes in the country.
• Assists Head of Legal and Risk with information provision in relation to insurance cover.
Other responsibilities
• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
US Associate Director of Philanthropy
Location: Either USA remote, home-based (strong preference Eastern time zone/Northeastern US) OR UK Hybrid HQ-based (Godalming, Surrey)
Contract Type: Permanent/ Full time
Salary: commensurate with experience and location: USA up to $110,000 / UK up to £65,000 per annum
Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in the world, and believe in the power of philanthropy to enact real change? If so, we invite you to join us, as our US Associate Director of Philanthropy at Compassion in World Farming.
About us:
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of intensive factory farming. Over the past 50 years, we have made significant strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe. Our headquarters is in Godalming, Surrey, UK. Compassion in World Farming, Inc. is an important international presence for CIWF in the USA and celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. We have international representation in over 10 countries.
Our approach involves advocacy and campaigning, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare, human health, and environmental sustainability, and working with food businesses to drive significant change in their global supply chains. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with dignity and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.
Join us in our mission to create a more compassionate world for all beings.
About the role:
As our US Associate Director of Philanthropy, you will join a talented, driven and passionate global fundraising team, and have a vital role in leading our philanthropy program in the US in support of our mission to end factory farming for the benefit of animals, people and the planet. We have come a long way in the past few years, establishing a professional integrated international philanthropy team with new investment to support our ambitious growth strategy. Working closely with our UK HQ and our global team, you'll craft and execute strategies that not only meet ambitious global income targets but also resonate with our supporters' values and beliefs.
As part of this pivotal role, you will cultivate relationships with major donors, trusts, and companies, in the US and the Americas, rallying support for our cause, in line with our ethical fundraising policy. With your strategic vision, you'll develop innovative prospect pipelines and engagement plans that inspire generosity and commitment, working closely with the Global Director of Fundraising, International Head of Philanthropy (co-leader) and US Executive Director. As a senior leader within Fundraising, you will empower and guide the US Philanthropy team, fostering an environment where everyone thrives and contributes to our shared goals. You will need hands-on experience in championing donor engagement, stewardship, and solicitation, leveraging your expertise and networks to secure substantial philanthropic gifts.
About you:
To succeed in this role, you will need to exhibit the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct, as the successful candidate you will have relevant qualifications and previous fundraising experience, including closing six-figure gifts. You will be adept at fostering relationships, securing high-level philanthropic contributions, and helping to propel the growth of our US philanthropy programme in support of our global mission. You will possess a well-defined strategic acumen and be adept at articulating and delivering a compelling vision, that will help to steer our philanthropy programme towards success.
You will need to have proven experience with mentoring and leading high-performing team members. You’ll have previous experience in budgetary management and be well-versed in IT applications, such as Microsoft Office and fundraising databases, experience working for an international non-profit, and/or in the animal welfare / environmental space would be an advantage. Your unwavering dedication and passion drive you to make a tangible difference in the world. Together, let us realise our mission to create a more compassionate world for all.
Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the personal specifications detailed in the Job Description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme. No agencies, please. In order to comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
UK Based Benefits
- Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays.
- Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
- MHFA support – 24/7 PG access and Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking at HQ
- Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit Scheme.
- Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying Excellent Development opportunities
- Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
- A defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
- Premium Subscription to Calm App
US Based Benefits Package: Compassion in World Farming provides one of the strongest benefits packages in the animal protection movement, which includes:
- A comprehensive, nationwide health insurance plan that covers individuals, spouses, and families, with CIWF covering 70% of basic plan costs.
- 20+ vacation days plus a winter holiday closure period to equal 25 days per year.
- Nine federal holidays and two additional floating holidays.
- Four weeks of sick leave.
- Paid parental leave, comprised of 12 weeks paid and an additional 12 weeks unpaid.
- A 403b retirement plan with a 2% employer base contribution.
- A remote work environment with flexible schedules.
- Monthly phone/internet stipend.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A welcoming and collaborative culture in a global organization spanning nine countries.
You may have experience in the following: Development Manager, Philanthropy Associate Director, Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Officer, Donor Relations Manager, Charitable Giving Director, Nonprofit Development Lead, Institutional Giving Manager, Philanthropic Partnerships Director, Resource Development.
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