A superb international humanitarian charity has an exciting opportunity for a Major Donor Fundraiser based at their London HQ. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for raising major income from HNWIs by identifying and cultivating contacts soliciting and stewarding gifts and specifically helping the with growth and accessing new major donor markets.

Duties include:
- Research and build relationships with newly identified major donors and major prospects, as part of the charity's new strategy to significantly expand our portfolios and programme response
- Initiate, develop and manage relationships with a caseload of donors, informing, educating and inspiring them about the charity's work building them into the organisation
- Move prospects through the solicitation stages building to an ask, made directly or by facilitating peer-to-peer asks.
- Identify new prospects not known to the charity yet

This role would suit someone with the following experience:
- Experience of pitching projects and securing high level gifts from UK-based and overseas major donors
- Experience/ good understanding of major donor fundraising
- Driven, proactive and externally focused, able to spot and create opportunities
- Experience of stewardship and cultivation events

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are seeking a talented major donor fundraiser to join the friendly and ambitious fundraising team at a national Christian organisation based in Pimlico, London.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced major donor fundraiser to work in an exciting media environment which will involve relationship building with high net worth individuals and through prestigious events, working with a variety of audiences covering radio and publishing.

A vibrant, buzzing place to work, this charity has beautiful offices complete with their own radio station and tv studios. The charity is currently in the silent phase of a large capital campaign, and is looking for a Major Donor specialist to join the six person fundraising team and work with a portfolio of warm prospects to help meet the campaign target.

To be successful in this role, you will have a track record of securing 5 and 6 figure gifts from HNWIs and the ability to play a strategic role in maximising income from individuals. A natural communicator with a warm, professional and approachable manner, you will be target-driven, entrepreneurial and have excellent relationship building skills.

Please apply initially with a copy of your CV for lots more information. Philippa Bryant is your consultant: [email protected]

We're looking to move quickly with this role so please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

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Snr Major Donor Fundraiser

London

£40,000-£45,000 pa

• Are you an experienced fundraiser who has worked in face to face cultivation of support which could be within Community, Corporate or Major Donor Fundraising roles?
• Do you have proven success in relationship building- taking a prospect through to a Major Donor status?
• Are you degree educated (or eqv)

If so, a faith based media organisation may be interested in talking to you.

Your duties will include Prospect/Donor Engagement and Reporting and Pipeline Development.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who would like to work with a faith based media organisation reporting directly into the Director of Fund-raising.

The consists of five distinct brands: , , , and .

TPP are currently supporting a unique community and faith-based charity in their search for a Senior Major Donor Fundraiser.

A great opportunity to work with both new and existing high net worth individuals, this role will focus on securing donations of 5-6 figures.

This role will also work on a key capital appeal for the organisation which is already underway. The appeal will be focusing on a new development for the charity that will aim to broaden their work and improve how they support their beneficiaries.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Proven experience of major donor fundraising, particularly with 5-6 figures
• Understanding of Christianity, but it is not essential to be practicing
• Confidence in building new relationships and maintaining existing ones
• Knowledge of capital appeals

How to apply:

Closing date - 17^th October

If you would like to apply to this position, please send an up to date CV and your contact details to TPP Recruitment today!

Major Gifts Manager

Salary £40,000 - £45,000 (including London Weighting Allowance)

UWC Atlantic is at the heart of a powerful global movement and at the vanguard of progressive education worldwide.  We are proud to be a part of the UWC family of 18 schools and colleges worldwide – and for our courage to champion the values, ideas and aspirations in which we all believe.  We are driven by the UWC mission to make education a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future.  It drives everything we do.

We continue to embrace the spirit of those pioneers who not only created the College in Wales in 1962 and launched the UWC movement in 1967 but who also co-created the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme, in collaboration with the International School of Geneva (Ecolint) and UN International School in New York (UNIS).

Our multicultural student body, from over 90 countries every year, comprises young people from vastly differing political, religious, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.  They are selected to attend UWC Atlantic based on their demonstrated promise and potential, to make a difference in the fields of sustainability, social justice and peace.  These inspirational young people are the next generation of change makers, empowered to go on to careers and lives that create impact locally, nationally and globally.

The Philanthropy, Partnerships and Engagement team, based in London and in Wales is the essential link with these graduates, our alumni community, across cultures and continents, professional spheres and life experiences, to ensure that we stay connected to each other and the UWC values.  The PPE team aims to develop a more inspired, enthused and engaged alumni community and to develop and celebrate a “culture of philanthropy” – a commitment to give time, treasure and talent to support our future ambitions.

This role, based in London, will be instrumental in identifying, delivering new donors and funding for UWC Atlantic College, with a strong emphasis on helping to achieve ambitious fundraising goals in support of the College’s strategic goals, most notably its scholarship programme and capital campaign.

You will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio across alumni, parents, individuals, trusts and foundations, managing the day to day running of the Patrons programme, contributing to the development of a programme of Patrons events and cultivating and managing relationships with potential major donors to engage them in supporting UWC Atlantic College.

You will be a dynamic and visionary professional with experience of fundraising and face to face interaction with donors and supporters, coupled with excellent organisational and planning skills with an ability to work to tight deadlines and follow through on decisions.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal, influencing and persuasion skills enables you to deliver complex expert advice through written reports, presentations and during meetings to support the long-term strategic development of the programme. This is a very exciting time for UWC Atlantic College as we develop our new strategy. 

To apply for this position please visit our Atlantic College website to complete an application form, and email it to our HR email address as shown on the website. This is the only form of application we will accept, please do not send CV's.

Closing date for completed applications is noon on Thursday 31st October 2019.

Interviews for this post will take place on Wednesday 13th November at the UWC International Office in London, located at 55 New Oxford Street, WC1A 1BS.

When applying for a job at the college, you should ensure that you are already authorised to work in in the United Kingdom (UK). In accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 we require confirmation of candidates’ permission to live and work in the UK.  All candidates will therefore be required to produce at interview original documents (details of which will be included with the interview invitation letter) which demonstrate an ability to live and work in the UK and to do the type of work being offered.

UWC Atlantic is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity Number: 525761

We are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced major gifts professional to join the team.

The Major Gifts Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of prospect, donor and key influencer relationships. They are responsible for developing and advancing these relationships towards clear philanthropic support. The role reports into the Senior Major Gifts Manager.

The Major Gifts function sits within the Philanthropy and Partnerships division of Fundraising & Marketing. The division is responsible for all high value and relationship fundraising from individuals, trusts and corporate partners.

The team includes prospect research support and enjoys a strong relationship and support from our research and other mission teams to identify and develop compelling cases for support on projects and programmes in support of our mission to beat blood cancer.

We offer a supportive working environment with lots of potential for learning and development. This role will engage extensively with Fundraising and Mission teams, including significant work with our research community around the UK.

Due to the importance of this role, all applications will be reviewed on immediate receipt so we reserve the right to close the role at our discretion should we find a suitable candidate.

Join us on our journey to beat blood cancer!

Lead on all major donor work for this important women's health charity.

This is a maternity cover role, helping to drive a renewed and strategic energy in philanthropic giving by leading on day to day fundraising from individuals who give up to six figures.

There are already a number of high-profile events in the pipeline for next year, thanks to an engaged trustee board, including a flagship, annual HNWI sport event and a large fundraising dinner led by a high profile celebrity.

A number of smaller events are also planned and the successful candidate will lead on these as well as develop a calendar of events. The successful candidate will need to utilise and develop existing and new relationships, ensuring a strategic engagement plan is in place to allow this income stream to grow and mature.

You will be joining a small but impressive fundraising team, who in 2018 raised c£2.2 million and in 2019 look set to raise £1.8 million. Under the stewardship of a new CEO, this is an exciting time to be joining as they look to grow income from the major donor stream, with the support and guidance of an engaged and dynamic SMT and Trustee board.

The fundraising team is made up of corporate, events and individual giving, two trust fundraisers (which has traditionally been the ‘bread and butter’ of the organisation, working with funding bodies such as Garfield Weston) and one major donor fundraiser (this role). In total, the organisation has 13 core staff members.

As Major Donor Manager you will:

• continue the stewardship of a portfolio of warm funders who give upwards of £5k, working to a target of £400k
• grow a pipeline of mid- and high-level giving (anything up to six figures) as well as securing multi-year giving. This could be by reengaging prospects or engaging cold prospects.
• own the day to day philanthropic giving, including planning and delivering a programme of events
• make this income stream your own, working closely and strategically with senior internal and external stakeholders.

The position would best suit:

• an experienced fundraiser, able to hit the ground running
• someone who will become the bedrock of this income stream by stewarding confidently and proactively looking for new, untapped areas of development (30-40% stewardship with a large amount of business development)
• a creative fundraiser, well versed in securing six figure gifts
• an externally focused relationship builder, generating new income by engaging new funders and developing excellent proposals, whilst working to develop an already robust portfolio of fundraising collateral
• a proactive and confident team player, able to shift focus from complex relationships and asks, to supporting the wider fundraising team, undertaking administrative tasks and financial reporting, and upholding fundraising best practice.

Applications close on Wednesday 30 October, with the successful candidate beginning the role in early January 2020.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Sarah Bowie at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Monday to Friday and some Saturdays and Sundays

Salary: circa £22,000 per annum

(dependent on experience)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic Fundraiser who will significantly raise the profile and funds for this hospice service across Kent.

Engaging with the community you will encourage and inspire people to fundraise, having a direct impact on the care of terminally ill adults and children in the county.

The successful candidate will require creativity and energy to deliver challenging targets, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), be able to work to tight deadlines and on their own initiative, be flexible, and self-motivated.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS clearance. An employer contributory pension scheme is available,

To apply please visit the Work with Us page on our website for further details and to complete an application form.

Closing date: Monday 28th October 2019

Interview date: Tuesday 5th November 2019

We will contact you after the closing date if you have been successful in being selected for interview.

Location:           Lancashire, base to be agreed with successful applicant

Grade/Salary:       £26,539 - £29,520, depending on experience

Hours of Work:     Flexible, 35 hours per week

This is a very exciting time to join Age UK Lancashire and to play a key role in contributing to delivery of our three year strategy for growth. The successful applicant will join a small, supportive team, committed to raising funds so that the charity can continue to provide essential, high quality, responsive services to the older people of Lancashire, Blackpool and North Sefton.

We are seeking an individual who has a proven track record in developing high value relationships, identifying new supporters, sales, stewarding relationships, securing multi-year pledges and accessing networks of supporters.

This role would suit someone who has a natural ability to build rapport with potential donors, is exceptionally pro-active and self-motivated, enjoys working collaboratively and has empathy with the work of Age UK Lancashire, to grow the income of a charity that has a national name, but a very local identity and focus.

You will develop relationships with individuals, agencies and corporates to generate productive partnerships for the charity including: sponsorship of services; donations of retail stock; pre-retirement course sales.

Have responsibility for establishing and developing our major gifts and individual giving programmes to make a significant impact on the charity’s income from these sources.

Assist in the development of a culture within Age UK Lancashire that engages the wider staff team in productive relationships with donors. 

If you -   Enjoy variety in fundraising, to grow a charity with a very local identity and focus. 

              Are an experienced fundraiser or salesperson with a proven track record.

              Have experience of working with high value donors and enjoy working collaboratively with excellent people                       skills.

              Are an excellent relationship manager, highly pro-active, self-motivated and organised.

We would love to hear from you,  this position could be perfect for you?

The nature of the post will require travel across the area.  A full driving licence, appropriate insurance cover and use of a car are essential. 

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Alison Read, Director of Partnerships and Growth, contact details can be found on our website.

For an application pack and more information, please visit our website. 

Closing date:   28th October 2019 5pm  (early applications are invited)

Interview date: 19th November 2019

V&A Dundee is seeking an experienced Major Gifts Manager to work to ambitious funding targets in support of the museums core funding, exhibitions and learning programmes.

V&A Dundee is a charity and we have recently set out to raise approximately £10 million over 5 years from private sources to sustain the successful operation of the museum.  The Philanthropy & Partnerships (P&P) team are responsible for delivering this income by working with individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations and through various annual giving programmes to secure support by demonstrating the value and impact of V&A Dundee. We offer a range of ways for supporters to engage with us, this includes – partnerships, sponsorship, patrons’ schemes, individual membership and corporate membership schemes.

Role Profile
As a member of the Philanthropy & Partnerships team, this role will maximise income to V&A Dundee by securing and sustaining financial support for the museum from high net-worth individuals. Working closely with the Director of P&P, other key staff and advocates such as the museum Director and Board, the post-holder will develop relationships with and solicit major gifts from individuals in order to meet agreed fundraising targets, ensuring sustained charitable giving and donors’ deepening association with V&A Dundee.

Our client is seeking a Major Gifts Officer to play a key role in its Development Department. This new role will support the stewardship function of the Individual Giving team by researching and creating impactful stewardship reports for the organisation's major donors. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, the candidate will also enjoy working on proposals for new gifts. The post-holder will be able to build strong internal and external relationships, including with curators and advocates.

As a highly organised and motivated individual, you will perform well under pressure and be able to meet significant, but achievable, objectives. You will also possess excellent project management skills and will ideally be looking to secure a role in one of the sector's leading development teams.

The successful candidate will have experience working in fundraising, and aspirations to grow within a large organisation. You do not need experience of making the ask and securing gifts face-to-face, but rather will have aspirations to do so; you will have the opportunity to develop these skills once this new role is established. You will also enjoy supporting a successful Major Gifts team. Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal office hours is essential, but consideration will also be given to flexible working during standard office hours for the right candidate

You will be joining an ambitious, collegiate and expanding team, at one of the world's most prestigious cultural organisations, during an exciting moment of growth.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Home-Start Trafford, Salford and Wigan, (one of Greater Manchester's leading family support charities), is looking to appoint a Corporate Partnerships and Fundraising Manager. This is a new, but vital role, as the charity seeks to diversify it's income streams.

In an ideal world, a charity like Home-Start would not be needed, all parents would be able to bring up their children free from stress and strain. But for many parents, coping with issues such as poverty, poor mental health and family breakdown has a severe impact on their parenting. And this is where Home-Start steps in. A network of locally trained volunteers, with parenting experience, visit families each week in their own homes offering tailored-made emotional and practical support. A simple approach that makes such a difference. 

Home-Start Trafford Salford & Wigan are about to commence a three year growth strategy and are looking to engage an individual who has a sound knowledge of the local business community and who will be able to engage corporate partners in helping us to deliver on our fundraising and volunteer targets. 

This role will suit an individual who is highly motivated and well connected with a proven track record in developing and achieving fundraising results, and with a passion for improving the childhoods of children living in local communities.

About the charity/role

Sense International is a global charity for people with deafblindness, estimated to affect up to 2% of the world’s population. Their mission is to ensure anyone facing challenges because of deafblindness can have access to advice, guidance and support. Although a fairly small charity, they have a big impact because of the way they work. Rather than running services themselves, they provide expertise and training to local organisations and schools. They also campaign and lobby governments for policy change.

Major giving has been identified as a key area for growth, with a strategic focus on peer to peer fundraising and securing six-figure gifts. With a warm donor pool in place, highly engaged and well-connected trustee board, supportive senior leadership, and a range of compelling projects to share with donors, it’s a hugely exciting time to be joining this passionate and ambitious fundraising team.

Job specification

• Work with the Head of Fundraising to develop and implement an effective Philanthropy fundraising strategy
• Build relationships with existing supporters to increase the prospect pipeline
• Focus on opening up donor networks and identifying potential for sizeable, multi-year donations
• Design and deliver tailored cultivation and stewardship plans to inspire, engage and promote long-term support
• Work closely with the Sense International Trustees and Executive Team to explore networks
• Work closely with the Special Events Manager to develop and deliver a programme of cultivation/stewardship events and coordinate follow-ups with donors and prospects

Person specification

• A proactive and tenacious major donor fundraiser with success in opening up networks and making asks
• Expertise in producing tailored cultivation and stewardship plans for new and existing supporters
• Experience of working with senior colleagues, such as trustees, in order to open up networks and help with new approaches
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to write persuasive copy

Vacancy closes on Monday 28 October, with interviews w/c 4 November.

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Janice Hardy at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Are you a talented major gifts fundraiser with new business experience? Are you looking to join a developing team where you can use your skills to really make a mark and build something special? Then read on….

We're working with a health charity to find a new Major Gifts Manager to help establish and grow their major giving programme. This is an exciting role which will appeal to a proactive, tenacious fundraiser who has had experience of building new major donor relationships from scratch.

You will have a track record of bringing in 4 and 5 figure gifts, and a natural ability to build rapport and establish relationships quickly with senior leadership, senior volunteers and donors, as well as beneficiaries. You will be calm, warm and results driven, and be excited by the challenge of converting cold prospects into warm supporters.

If you'd like to be considered for this role please send your CV (Word doc.) to or call on 020 7939 7443 for an initial chat about the position.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), race, religion or belief, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

Please note, due to the number of applications we receive we aren't always able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.