Philanthropy Officer

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic health charity to find their Philanthropy Officer.
The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working, approximately one day per month on average in London.

This role sits in the Philanthropy and Partnerships Team and will be pivotal to the growth of high-value philanthropic income. We’re looking for someone who can deliver personalised donor experiences and programmes, collaborate with colleagues across the organisation, and build strong, long-lasting relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Develop existing relationships with major donors and philanthropists, maximising their giving.

·       With the support of the Senior Philanthropy Manager, develop existing high value relationships giving five figure gifts with individuals through our giving circles, delivering an excellent customer experience at all times

·       With the support of the Senior Philanthropy Manager, assist in the management of strategic ultra-high net worth partnerships, such as the Steve Morgan Foundation

·       Develop and grow a small portfolio of new philanthropic mid-level support through effective prospecting and donor management

·       Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager with the delivery of donor stewardship and cultivation including events and reports, together with our Donor Relations and Event Manager

Person Specification:

·       Managing relationships and delivering excellent service to supporters or clients of particular importance to an organisation, ideally within a fundraising context within a charity

·       Personally making significant financial asks to supporters or clients

·       Providing high quality tailored donor stewardship or customer/client experience

·       Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders, fostering collaboration with a range of different teams

·       Supporting senior colleagues and leaders with income-generating relationship building

·       Engaging with a range of audiences, with confidence and gravitas

·       Negotiating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver what is needed

·       Excellent written and verbal communication, including presenting complex information (e.g. medical research) in an accessible and inspiring way

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.