I CAN is looking for an exceptional Philanthropy Manager to support our fundraising team. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy and a key part of the team, the new Philanthropy Manager will develop and manage a portfolio of donors, significantly improving our performance in building long term engaging relationships and raising funds.

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

• Significant experience of building and managing personal relationships with high net worth individuals and/or senior stake holders and/or influential individuals.
• Implementation experience of the principles of major gift fundraising, including cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors or equivalent experience in a commercial organisation.
• Experience networking with, and influencing, senior people both internally and externally in order to achieve pre-defined outcomes.

I CAN, the UK’s leading children’s communication charity, has an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children in the UK.

I CAN believes that language is a fundamental life skill, essential for learning. Good language at age five is the single most important factor in helping children escape poverty. 10% of children in the UK have long-term persistent speech, language and communication needs, I CAN is determined to lead on raising the profile of this issue.

Through its training programmes, interventions and specialist schools, I CAN provides critical support to children of all ages and the children’s workforce. Thousands of nurseries and schools benefit from its evidence-based programmes. I CAN itself runs two special schools for children and young people with the most complex communication needs. 

I CAN has ambitious plans for growth over the next three years and needs to grow its voluntary fundraising income to allow the charity to develop pioneering new approaches in supporting children who have trouble communicating.

If this sounds interesting please apply with your CV and a supporting statement on how to meet the criteria for the role. Interviews will be held on 16th and 17th December.  

I CAN is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and the safeguarding and welfare of children. We carry out the appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Title: Major Gifts Officer

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Budget Responsibility: None

Based at: Head Office, Woolston, Southampton

Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 doe

Hours of work: Full-time [37.5 hours per week]

Team Association: Major Gifts Team

Fundraising Team

Development Department
 

Job Purpose To provide tactical support and co-ordination across all the Major Gifts Team’s income streams (Trusts, HNWIs and Legacies) and assist the team in reaching agreed annual income targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write and send compelling Trust applications to our regular Trust supporters.

• Support the Major Gifts Manager in co-ordinating the production of high quality supporter communications and materials.

• Support the Head of Development and Major Gifts Manager in co-ordinating a project to generate income from High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI’s), liaising with the Society’s Trustees and Senior Leadership Team.

• Support the Head of Development and Major Gifts Manager in the delivery of the Legacy Marketing Plan.

• Support in the delivery of bespoke cultivation events for HNWI’s and legacy pledgers.

• Support the Major Gifts Team with donor stewardship, donor journey and donor recognition tasks.

• Keep accurate records of all correspondence with Society stakeholders on Raisers’ Edge.

• Provide administrative duties related to trust and HNWI income generation, such as sourcing materials, preparing invoices and other activities as required.

Personal Development

The Major Gifts Officer will be expected to maintain a high level of competence and capability, identifying appropriate training and development opportunities as required.

Person Specification (minimum requirement)

Essential Attributes

• Confident and competent at approaching donors and prospects on the telephone, face-to-face and in writing.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels and to represent the Society in person.

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to write accurate, powerful, compelling and persuasive copy in a range of formats e.g. proposals, reports, brochures and posters/flyers.

• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan and manage a complex and demanding variety of tasks and to meet strict deadlines.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in experience.
• Prepared to work outside of normal office hours in the evenings and occasional weekends, including some overnight stays and overseas travel.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in working in a busy fundraising environment.
• Experience of using Raisers’ Edge or other CRM database.
• Experience of working for a charity and an understanding of charity law.
• An understanding of the global shipping and maritime industry.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• New modern building
• Friendly atmosphere
• Life assurance benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Out of town with easy access to main transport links

This is a key income generation role for Premier, the UK’s leading Christian Media charity and will involve; relationship building with a wide range of supporters and stakeholders to secure long-term financial support for the charity.  

This role will work within a small but dynamic fundraising team to build Premier’s Major Donor supporter base. Identifying and cultivating potential supporters of Premier through our expansive network of relationships, bringing supporters into committed giving programmes and raising funds for Premier’s Leap Of Faith capital campaign which will raise funds to establish the first ever Centre of Digital Excellence for Christian Media in the UK.

A unique opportunity for a talented fundraiser to expand their experience in an exciting media environment which will involve relationship building with high net worth individuals and through prestige events, working with audiences of brands such as Premier Christian Radio, Christianity magazine and Unbelievable? 

JOB TITLE: Senior Major Donor Fundraiser 

LOCATION: London (SW1P)

HOURS OF WORK: 35 per week

CONTRACT: Permanent

REPORTING TO: Director of Fundraising

SALARY: £40,000 - £45,000pa depending on skills and experience

Key tasks and responsibilities;

Prospect/Donor Engagement:

• Be an engaging, empathetic and effective ambassador for Premier
• Contribute to the development of effective cases for support and wider fundraising materials to ensure integration of core messaging and strategic objectives Implement agreed Major Donor fundraising strategies
• Manage a portfolio of donors & prospects, in order to generate major gifts and multi-year pledges, through a mix of face-to-face and desk-based (phone) relationship building
• Establishing a pipeline of opportunity and delivering all aspects of the donor journey including research, cultivation, briefing, ask and stewardship phases for each prospect either in person or by the CEO, other senior colleagues, Board members or volunteer ambassadors
• Achieve donation targets by growing support from existing Major Donors, as well as identifying and securing new Major Donors, bringing them into a closer relationship with Premier
• Help organise and manage regular cultivation events for prospective donors
• Attend cultivation events e.g. parliamentary events in the House Of Lords, music events such as the Premier Gospel Awards, awards ceremonies and a wide variety of conferencing events throughout the UK, with the aim of leveraging the events programme and content production to build a strong portfolio of relationships and/or in support of the wider fundraising programme

Reporting and Pipeline Development:

• Conduct ongoing desk-based research to qualify existing contacts, maximising on Premier’s extensive existing database
• Maintain a diary of one to one prospect meetings at Premier’s radio studios in Central London
• Maintain accurate records of interactions with donors and volunteer leaders and regularly update a tracking system
• Deliver responsible fundraising as per the IOF Code of Practice, demonstrating a genuine duty of care for Premier’s supporter base.  

To undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the Director Of Fundraising

Qualifications and Experience; 

• Degree educated/Member of Institute of Fundraising 
• At least 4 years’ experience working in face to face cultivation of support which could be within Community, Corporate or Major Donor fundraising roles
• Good demonstrable experience in target driven roles
• Proven success in relationship building and creativity in approach, taking a prospect through to Major Donor status
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Institute of Fundraising accreditation (desirable but not essential)
• Familiarity with Raisers Edge (desirable but not essential)

Abilities and skills; 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – spoken, written & face-to-face
• An understanding of the broad Christian community
• Confident in relationship building with a natural ability to adapt appropriately to different audiences
• Highly developed organisational, administrative skills and the competency to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficient IT skills and related software packages
• Results driven but a team player
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends

Regional travel may be required so an ability & enthusiasm for travel is essential

Personal Qualities; 

• Ambitious and pro-active nature

The post-holder will work within a Christian environment and therefore it will be necessary for the post-holder to have sympathy and understanding for the Christian faith

Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot reply to unsuccessful candidates, therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date please accept that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.

Premier reserves the right to conduct interviews before the closing date for application.

About the role

This is a crucial role in our newly merged and re-structured Philanthropy team.  An externally focussed, relationship management role, the postholder will be responsible for cultivating, engaging and stewarding high level relationships.  The postholder will work closely with the Prospect Research and Insight Manager to maximise all opportunities and will enjoy spending time building their own portfolio of major donors and developing long-term relationships with key supporters. This role will work flexibly across the team and be able to spot opportunities for making the ask. 

The postholder will work closely with the Prospect Research and Insight Manager to maximise all opportunities and ensure a robust prospect pipeline. 

About you

An exceptional communicator who enjoys meeting people and getting out of the office!  We are looking for a highly motivated, innovative relationship manager with a well-developed understanding and knowledge of philanthropy in the UK.  You will have experience of soliciting 5 figure gifts from high net worth individuals and a track record of meeting challenging income targets as well as experience of being part of higher value asks alongside colleagues and senior volunteers.

Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 25 November 2019 

We're proud to be working with one of the UK's leading autistic research charities to recruit a new Major Donor Manager to the fundraising team.

This position will lead on developing a new and exciting era for major donor fundraising within the charity and will have an emphasis on growing a pipeline of donors through cultivation events, donor peer networking and using existing influential networks with a view to moving them along the stewardship journey. You will ensure that that all donors and supporters have an excellent experience with a view to securing long term support. You will work across teams to maximise fundraising and engagement opportunities and lead on our recently established legacy fundraising strategy.

This role is crucial to the delivery of a significant change in growth of the major donor programme whilst ensuring all fundraising activities are in line with the mission, vision and values. To be successful in this role you will have proven experience and success in major donor fundraising coupled with a strong track record of personally delivering defined and challenging goals.

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 will then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT

The Fundraising Department raises private income for MSF field operations globally, and to cover MSF’s administration costs in the UK. The Fundraising Department contains the Major Gifts, Campaigns, Community & Events, and Supporter Care teams and in 2018 a team of around 25 people delivered income of £52.7 million.

Our goal is to build loyalty by bringing supporters closer to the people that MSF assists, and the medical action that private donations make possible. MSF UK prides itself on the accessibility of the Fundraising Department to our supporters and the provision of excellent supporter care; this is central to the philosophy of our fundraising.

MAJOR GIFTS TEAM

MSF has internationally identified Major Gifts as key to the strategic and cost-effective growth in income for the MSF Movement. The UK contribution to this expansion is delivered by the Major Gifts Team through the development, management and implementation of strategies to identify, cultivate, solicit and steward major donors.

MSF UK has a committed group of major donors made up of individuals, corporate supporters and trusts & foundations. We currently define a major donor as any individual donating £10,000 and above or any organisation donating £5,000 and above. In 2018 the Major Gifts Team, comprised of seven people, raised over £12 million from more than 400 major donors.

• The Major Gifts Coordinator is responsible for overseeing administration, events, coordinating content for team communications, and for the processes involved in ensuring the Major Gifts programme is running smoothly.
• The Major Gifts Administrator is in two days a week and is responsible for key administrative functions, including the banking administration and thanking process, and provides support with the planning and delivery of Major Gifts events.
• The Major Gifts Stewardship Coordinator is in four days a week and manages a portfolio of existing donors.
• Two Major Gifts Officers are responsible for managing a mixed portfolio of donors who typically require a level of detailed reporting or relationship management. Both Officers are responsible for new business – one with a focus on trusts and foundations and one on corporate supporters.
• The Major Gifts Partnerships Manager is responsible for the partnerships strategy with an individual focus on securing support at the £100k plus level.
• The Major Gifts Manager is responsible for team strategy and managing a small selection of the highest value accounts.

The Major Gifts Officer is a key role within the team, and central to ensuring our fundraising success.

Our team values underpin how we work together as a team and it’s important that we hold ourselves, and one another, accountable to these: respect, integrity, humanity, accountability, and empowerment, with collaboration at the centre.

JOB PURPOSE

To be an integral part of the Major Gifts team, managing relationships with individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporate supporters. You will be responsible for a portfolio of major donors, ensuring their continued support of MSF, and seeking new funding from prospective donors, with a focus on trusts and foundations, to increase income.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major donor relationship management

• Manage a portfolio of individual, trust and corporate donors (typically yet not exclusively at the £25,000 - £100,000 level), working with other team members to ensure excellent stewardship and cultivation to maximise income for MSF UK
• Prepare and deliver tailored proposals, reports, updates, thank you letters and handwritten cards to donors
• Adhere to protocols around the financial restriction of support to projects and provide specific project reporting
• Update and maintain donor records on the donor database and other systems to ensure knowledge management and business continuity, complying with data protection legislation
• Where appropriate, assist the Major Gifts Manager and Major Gifts Partnerships Manager in building relationships with donors giving over £100,000
• Apply knowledge gained from supporter relationships to support the annual planning process for 2021
• Represent MSF UK at donor meetings and events

New business

• Support the Major Gifts Partnerships Manager in the delivery of a strategy for MSF UK to engage support from companies, in collaboration with relevant colleagues
• Identify and build relationships with potential new major donors, with a focus on companies who have an ability to give gifts in excess of £25,000, securing funding (and pro bono support as appropriate)
• Work with the team to move prospective and lapsed donors through the prospect pipeline to secure income
• Take the lead on the prospect research strategy for the corporate donor pipeline
• Produce prospect research profiles as required in accordance to data protection legislation

Develop internal relationships and knowledge of MSF

• Liaise with colleagues in MSF operations to gather project information as required
• Work as a full member of the Fundraising team, handling telephone calls from supporters (such as enquiries, processing card donations, change of address, amendments to regular donations etc) and assist with fundraising projects as and when required.
• Maintain commitment to the aims and values of MSF through proactive involvement in and attendance at MSF UK and wider movement operational activities
• Attend MSF’s corporate working group calls, feeding back to the rest of the team

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• Experience of charity fundraising, within a trusts, major donor or corporate team, with a proven track record in managing donor relationships and generating significant income
• Excellent and engaging written and oral communication skills
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to analyse complex information and compile into concise, powerful and persuasive proposals and updates
• Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, persuasion and negotiating skills
• Exceptional organisational skills with experience of managing multiple tasks and prioritising effectively
• Ability to work independently to general guidelines, with capability to use initiative and seize opportunities
• Computer literate and confidence in using all Microsoft Office programmes and databases
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally including to MSF field projects
• Level of analytical, written, and technical skills to degree level or equivalent
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Demonstrated commitment to the aims and values of MSF

Candidates must hold an appropriate passport or permit to work in the UK.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date: 18 November 2019, 11.59pm. 

RECRUITMENT TIMETABLE

Closing date for applications: Monday 18 November 2019, 11.59pm

Interviews: Monday 25 and Wednesday 27 November 2019

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.

Harris Hill is delighted to be assisting the fantastic charity, Group B Strep Support, in the search for a new Major Gifts Manager at their office in Haywards Heath, West Sussex on a full or part time basis.

Group B Strep Support is a National charity that works across the UK, striving to prevent life-threatening group B Strep infections in newborn babies. They aim to inform every expectant parent of the dangers posed by group B Strep infection. If a pregnant woman is tested for group B Strep, she can be offered antibiotics in labour to minimise the risk to her baby - preventing illnesses such as sepsis, meningitis and pneumonia.

GBSS is looking for a Fundraiser with experience of securing four/ five-figure donations from Trusts & Foundations and HNWIs, to join their team. You will have sole responsibility for setting up and running the Trusts & Foundations and HNWI fundraising stream for the charity.
You will need to enjoy researching funders and developing projects as much as you like stewarding funders and hitting income targets. In conjunction with this, you will have sole responsibility for creating, producing, and implementing a new Trusts & Foundations and HNWIs fundraising strategy for the coming year. Throughout, you will need continually to monitor financial performance, keep an eye out for any new marketing and fundraising opportunities, and report progress back to the Chief Executive.
To be considered for this role you will need to be well versed in building and managing relationships with Trust & Foundation supporters and with HNWIs. You will have significant experience of successful fundraising from donors, demonstrable excellent written communication and project management skills, and excellent attention to detail.
If you would like to receive a full job specification for this role or have a confidential conversation, please send your cv to [email protected] or call Natalie at Harris Hill on 0207 820 7336.

Closing Date - ASAP

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We look forward to hearing from you.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Major Gifts Manager who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be responsible for building relationships with potential new supporters who are capable of making significant gifts to an inspiring health charity.

The Charity: One of the UK's most respected and innovative health charity's.

The Role:
Research and identification of new, and building on existing, relationships with individuals with a focus on securing five and six figure donations in line with agreed targets.
Ensure meeting plans are in place for donor meetings, making recommendations for who is best to attend such meetings, and provide verbal briefings where necessary (including briefing the CEO, trustees and other senior volunteers).
To be the named contact for members of the high level giving club and managing ad-hoc communications. Working with the Philanthropy Officer who is responsible for compiling regular communications/impact reports to members and managing logistics for a calendar of member events.
To successfully steward ongoing relationships with a small portfolio of existing major donors, including providing impact reports for previous funding or leading tours of our research facilities or services, as applicable
To work closely with colleagues in Finance to ensure all income from these sources is dealt with efficiently and effectively and in the most appropriate manner.
To take responsibility for ensuring that all relationships with high net worth individuals achieve their maximum potential and that the charity delivers on all its commitments to funders.

The Candidate:
Experience of high value fundraising and relationship management including proven success in securing five and six figure gifts.
Proven demonstrable experience in face to face fundraising.
Proven experience of identifying, cultivating and recruiting new supporters.
Experience of undertaking projects independently and seeing projects through to completion
A demonstrable understanding of gift aid rules and application.
Experience of word processing, spreadsheet and database packages as well as familiarity with the use of the internet and intranet systems.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note this may close before the closing date depending on applications so please apply ASAP!

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

This is an outstanding role for a driven and ambitious philanthropy professional looking for a career-defining opportunity. If you are excited by the prospect of developing first class fundraising campaigns and are seeking an environment that will enable you to thrive and grow then we want to hear from you.

Fundraising at Evelina London and Guy's and St Thomas' hospitals is ambitious and high achieving but there is so much more still to do. The Philanthropy programme is still relatively young and the post holder will take the lead on driving the current philanthropic fundraising programme for the hospital, developing and launching the next Evelina London Campaign to expand current facilities and personally inspire potential donors to give.

We are looking for an exceptional fundraiser and leader with excellent interpersonal and relationship development skills and the ability to be both a strategic and creative thinker.

Major Donor Manager, an opportunity to join an award-winning and continuously growing Research Charity based in Central London.

Having achieved huge success in Major Gifts Fundraising, the team are focused on continuing this growth and increasing income from both existing relationships and cultivating new major donor supporters and prospects.

The fundraising team work extremely closely and encourage cross-team working. With an established stewardship programme, events programme, support from trustees, senior staff and volunteers, existing network, there is an endless opportunity for growth.

As the Major Donor Manager, working with the Head of Major Giving and Events, you will build strategic plans and targets for major donor fundraising;

• Develop further major donor pipeline through research and mapping existing Major Donors/ trustees/corporates. Identify, secure and manage relationships with new donors to generate income and maximise all fundraising opportunities.
• Work closely with senior staff and volunteers in the cultivation of major donor supporters and prospects.
• Deliver a tailored donor stewardship programme to provide donors and supporters with an excellent experience of support aimed at securing long-term support.
• With the Head of Major Giving, deliver cultivation events for donors and prospects.
• Responsible for all major donor communications, including writing 5/6 figure proposals.

You will be joining a close working and supportive who a passionate and driven. Our client is looking for previous experience of;

• Managing a successful major donor fundraising programme, ideally with experience of personally securing five + figure donations.
• Setting and successfully implementing creative major donor fundraising strategies.
• Research skills, ability to identify potential donors through a variety of methods.
• Writing compelling communications which tailor to funders' criteria, with high attention to detail.
• Excellent networking skills and the ability to form and develop strong, respectful and professional relationships.

Prospectus is pleased to be partnering with the Hampshire Cultural Trust to recruit their new Philanthropy Manager. Working in a really vibrant and fundraising-focused atmosphere, the Hampshire Cultural Trust are on the cusp of delivering exceptional fundraising to a wide range of donors across the region. Hampshire Cultural Trust's purpose is to change lives through culture, and there could not be a better time to join.

The Philanthropy Manager will work within a small and dedicated team of fundraisers working across a variety of sites and projects. The Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for developing and driving forward a new philanthropy programme for HCT, working to agreed targets and ultimately aiming to grow major gift income year-on-year.

You will work with a handful of existing relationships but will be comfortable sourcing new support at a variety of philanthropic levels. The selected candidate will be familiar with the entire donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship process and will be comfortable working very closely with CEO, trustees and senior staff to secure major gifts.
If you are passionate about arts and culture fundraising in Hampshire, do get in touch with Ryan at Prospectus at your earliest convenience for a confidential chat.

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 will then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

A well-established Animal Welfare charity is seeking a Major Donor Fundraising Specialist on a Part-Time or Full-Time basis, joining a collaborative and very supportive Philanthropy team based in Central London.

As the Major Donor Fundraising Specialist, you will enter an organisation with a long history of success and a solid donor base to develop engagement. You have the opportunity to work creatively and autonomously and with an established high-profile events calendar providing you with endless opportunity for further growth. Working with the Philanthropy team, you will be responsible for the recruitment and retention of high-net-worth supporters to achieve targets and produce events.

Our client is happy to consider either Part-Time or Full-Time hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting the Philanthropy Team Manager in delivering the major donor elements of the fundraising strategy.
• Managing a portfolio of existing major donors and prospects and ensure a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey
• Attending meetings with existing and new donors, develop bespoke, personalised written communications and proposals; and prepare budgets to accompany approaches.
• Making new approaches by email/letter/phone to individuals of exceptional high-net-worth

Skills and experience required:

• Experience working in the non-profit sector, preferably within a major donor/major gifts/philanthropy role
• Proven track record of personally securing five-figure major gifts from individuals in a charity environment to meet agreed targets.
• Proven experience of 'making the ask' and supporting senior staff, volunteers and trustees to do so.
• Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive and technically accurate proposals, tailored to a major donor audience and with a focus on outcomes and impact.

Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations)

Salary: Circa £37,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Contract length: Permanent

Location: Stratford, London

Working Hours: 35 per week

Please note that we will be shortlisting on an ongoing basis, so please don't hesitate to submit your application.

Due to our growing team and ambitions, we are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to develop and manage a portfolio of prospective and existing trusts and foundations. Through managing this portfolio, you'll be responsible for securing gifts of £10,000 upwards, whilst managing our mailing programme for mid-value trusts and foundations

To do this, you will build your portfolio through driving research in to trust and foundations and developing your own cold acquisition plans. You will also cultivate and steward relationships with existing and new supporters, with the aim of bringing them closer to the organisation by considering a range of research projects, events and opportunities to maximise how our donors can add value to CRUK. You will also...

• Develop and implement tailored engagement and cultivation strategies to make approaches to prospective trusts
• Manage a portfolio of current and prospective donors - to secure five to six figure donations and multi-year- pledges
• Be responsible for delivering our two mailing programmes seeking gifts from small and mid-value trusts and foundations

It's cancers turn to be afraid. Cancer Research UK is leading pioneering, life-saving research and our long-term ambition is to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, every hour and every person, and our 3,500 people work relentlessly every day towards this goal.

To help us achieve this goal, we are growing are successful hub of trust fundraising specialists to increase our income in this area and support CRUKs ambition of 3 in 4 people surviving cancer by 2034.

The successful candidate will...

• Have a working knowledge of the principals of trust fundraising and experience of delivering four and five figure gifts.
• Be performance driven and have strong experience of working towards and exceeding targets
• Be a strong influencer and a great networker
• Be an inspirational communicator - both written and oral
• Have intellectual curiosity to understand complex scientific areas of research, and the ability to communicate this in an engaging way with supporters.

This is an exciting time to be joining our team and the role will give you the opportunity to lead on trust fundraising from a number of regions across the UK including travel to Scotland and the potential for overseas travel too.

Experience fundraising across these sectors and locations is welcomed.

If this sounds like you or you would like to hear more about these opportunities do not hesitate to get in touch.

Closing date: Ongoing

Please see the following link for a full candidate pack: