Senior Major Donor Manager (12-14 month FTC)

Using a helicopter from 08:00 to sunset, and rapid response cars at night or in adverse weather situations, London’s Air Ambulance brings the hospital to the patient when time is critical.

The team, consisting of an advanced trauma doctor, paramedic and consultant on most missions, can perform treatments such as open heart surgery, blood transfusions and general anaesthetic by the roadside. By providing intervention as quickly as possible after injury, their aim is to give patients the best chance of survival, and best quality of life, after trauma.

The fundraising team is in the final stages of their £15m Up Against Time appeal, of which high value played a key part. This role will see the team through the final few months of the appeal, and the subsequent transition to focusing on BAU fundraising.

This role will take over the stewardship of some donors, although the focus will be on leadership of the team and supporting them with their portfolios. You will lead a team of two, Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors) and Philanthropy Officer (Major Donors). Leadership skills are important, although we are open to candidates who have not managed before, or only managed one, who can showcase their transferable skills in this area.

As Senior Major Donor Manager, you will: 

• Lead the major donor team, ensuring the programme is in a strong position
• Personally steward a small number of ultra high-value gifts (up to £1M)
• Support the team to deliver on the last few months of the Up Against Time appeal
• Work with the Head of the department to shape a strategy in line with the organisation’s new 15 yr strategy
• Work with the major donor team and prospect research and supporter experience teams to develop a robust pipeline
• Oversee the start of a mid-value programme (£1-5k level)

Ideal skills and experience:

• Significant experience of securing and maintaining relationships with (u)HNWIs, ideally at the £100k+ level
• Demonstrable experience of developing and monitoring budgets
• Understanding of pipeline monitoring and management
• Experience of line management – desirable, not essential

Benefits include: 

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (27 days annual leave plus 3 days office closure between Christmas and the New Year)
• 10% employer contribution pension (with 5% employee contribution)
• Life insurance (x 4 annaual salary)
• Enhanced sick pay (up to 12 months’ service – one week’s pay; over 12 months and up to two years’ service – three weeks’ pay
• Retail and services discounts