Major Gifts And Philanthropy Manager Jobs in Alton, Hampshire
Thank you for your interest in working for Birthrights. If you are interested in centering anti-oppression in your fundraising work, in embodying an abundance mindset and working in ways that resist fundraising cultures that too often results in burn out, please read on and download our recruitment pack for more information about Birthrights and the role.
About Birthrights:
Birthrights was founded in 2013 with the understanding that at the heart of the poor experiences and outcomes of maternity care for so many people in the UK, is a consistent failure to listen to the voices of women and birthing people and a complete disregard for their fundamental human rights. We champion the rights of women and birthing people through information and advice, training, campaigns, research and legal action. You can read our new ten year strategic framework here Strategy - Birthrights
About the role:
This is a hugely exciting role that will be part of Birthrights Senior Leadership team and play a key part in helping Birthrights’ meet its ambitions and achieve its potential. Birthrights
To date, fundraising efforts have been led by the CEO. We are seeking an experienced fundraising and business development professional responsible for co-ordinating Birthrights fundraising ambitions – including developing and delivering a new fundraising strategy that is aligned with our new organisational strategic framework. We want to strengthen our longer-term financial stability and ensure our fundraising aligns with our commitments to anti-oppressive practices.
About You:
You will be resourceful and organised, with the ability to build great relationships and have excellent co-ordination and administration skills. Your experience may be in one area of income generation or in many, but you will be able to see how you can draw on your experiences to shape and deliver a broader fundraising strategy.
We still want to hear from you even if you don’t meet all our criteria. Please tell us about experiences that have not been included here, but that you feel might be relevant to this role
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Philanthropy Manager
Reference: MAR20240875
Location: Flexible in UK
Salary: £32,022.00 - £34,377.00 Per Annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Are you a successful major gifts fundraiser who is looking for a new challenge and is keen to work at Europe’s largest conservation organisation?
Our high-achieving Philanthropy Team is looking to recruit a Philanthropy Manager to help grow our donor portfolio and further increase philanthropic income for the RSPB. We are looking for an experienced major gifts fundraiser to join our friendly and hard-working team who will help us achieve our ambitious goals.
You will be responsible for cultivating a portfolio of prospects and donors through a range of engagement, to gain their financial support for programmes, projects and the wider RSPB. Working with colleagues in relevant departments, countries and regions, you will manage donor relationships and solicitation strategies to achieve the best outcome for the RSPB
What's the role about?
As a team player with a positive and diligent approach, you will:
- Look after your own portfolio of donors as well as reaching out to prospects and new donors. You will be responsible for fundraising information to advance plans and ensure prospect and donor records are accurate, incorporating any changes, new activities, updated plans, and new information as well as adding new relationships in keeping with data protection and team procedures.
- Work closely with your team and wider organisation colleagues to implement solicitation strategies, to secure financial support either by direct solicitation, preparing a written proposal, or working with senior management to make a solicitation.
- Be involved in the development of funding proposals for approved priority projects that will inspire potential donors to secure gifts.
- Contribute to the planning of and participate actively in events (face to face and online) to build relationships with donors and prospects for future income and to demonstrate the impact of gifts already received.
- Arrange meetings with individual donors at a variety of venues, including at our reserves, working closely with area and reserve colleagues to deliver an excellent experience for our supporters
- Be jointly responsible for the planning, writing, production and mailing of Philanthropy Matters, our publication aimed at philanthropic supporters.
- Build effective relationships both within the RSPB and external to it that will enhance its reputation and ultimately secure funding. This includes understanding donors’ wishes and aspirations and identifying links with approved priority projects with the aim of securing substantial gifts.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Intermediate levels of fundraising as demonstrated by work successes and recognised fundraising courses
- Experience in how to research and cultivate a prospect. And understanding of how to write a cultivation strategy
- Ability to write funding proposals and prepare briefing documents in advance of meetings and events
- Competent in the use of a CRM system (Salesforce), the Microsoft suite, other databases, research tools and methods
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members, and people and teams outside of our department
- Good judgement when working with donors and ability to recognise potentially sensitive areas between prospects and the RSPB to ensure reputational values are maintained
- Experience of having successfully managed and developed donor relationships leading to substantial support.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience or interest in the environmental sector
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 28th April 2024
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position, will be interviewing on an ongoing basis, and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received - so don't hesitate to apply!
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a national Children’s Charity to find their new Philanthropy Manager.
The organisation offers a flexible working environment, with a fully remote working pattern and occasional travel for engagement activities and donor meetings.
This role will play a key part in maximising income for the charity by developing and managing existing relationships and identifying new major donors to secure gifts upwards of £5,000.
Key duties include:
· Raising funds for key projects in line with agreed income targets, making asks at a 4, 5 and 6 figure level.
· Recruiting new philanthropic support into the supporter pipeline whilst managing an engaged pool of existing donors.
· Regularly attending meetings and events with key major donors to maximise income and charity profile.
· Work collaboratively across the charity to research, identify and develop new funding opportunities to achieve strategic objectives.
Experience required:
· Significant experience of managing new and existing high-value fundraising relationships, with a comprehensive understanding of major donor fundraising.
· Track record of securing significant funding for existing and proposed new projects.
· Ability to produce compelling cases for support on social policy issues.
· Excellent influencing and negotiating skills.
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.
Prospectus is excited to be supporting a large UK children’s charity with their search for a new homebased Relationships Manager – Philanthropy.
This organisation runs projects that transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and young people every year. Children who have lived in poverty, sexual exploitation and those living with disabilities.
As the Philanthropy Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and developing high-value relationships with existing and new potential major donors. Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Manager and joining a collaborative team, you will support on the strategic direction and implementation of the charity’s major donor fundraising and focus on securing gifts of £5k plus. An opportunity to join a growing team and have variety across a major donor portfolio, this is a great chance for a philanthropy fundraiser to join a well-known charity brand and grow their donor portfolio.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in securing four, five or six-figure gifts from either trusts and foundations or major donors. They will be confident in creating compelling cases of support and be able to build long lasting relationships with existing and new donors within the high value space. This person will be able to work autonomously, but also collaboratively within a fast-paced team.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Flora Cunningham at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this Prospect Research and Communications Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. 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 connecting with you soon.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Corporate Relationship Manager – 12-Month Maternity Cover
Team/Directorate: Corporate / Fundraising
Salary range/pay band: £32,000-£39,000 FTE (pro rata)
Reports to: Lead Corporate Engagement Manager
Hours: 30 hours per week
Location: Shooting Star House, Hampton and from home as agreed with line manager. Ad hoc working from Christopher’s, Guildford.
Part 1: Job Profile
a) Main purpose of job
The post will be responsible for identifying and developing new and existing relationships with corporate partners and prospects to fundraise and generate income to assist the team in reaching agreed income targets.
b) Work relationships
The post holder will work closely with and report to the Lead Corporate Engagement Manager and will also work closely with the following:
• Existing Corporate Relationship Managers regarding managing corporate partners and supporting new business proposals.
• Head of Philanthropy and Partnership and the Major Giving Manager to support and maximise philanthropy and corporate trust opportunities.
• Challenge Events Team to deliver and promote a programme of activities that are tailored to the company’s fundraising targets and objectives
• Heads of Care and Lead Nurses regarding hospice visits, and in hospice activities to make sure they are fully up to date on all aspects of our Care services in order to communicate effectively with partners, and when organising volunteer opportunities at the hospices.
• Communication & Marketing Team for support with proposals and presentations, key communications and digital activity
• Community fundraising team when passing over accounts for them to manage and for them to hand over leads
• Wider fundraising team in identifying opportunities to maximise income and other opportunities for SSCH.
• Retail team regarding organising activities within our shops
• Work with all SSCH teams for sourcing potential sponsorship and Gifts in Kind
• External contacts such as all corporate accounts, bespoke event organisers, 3rd party companies such as Pennies, Payroll giving agencies
c) Decision making authority
• To propose strategic partnerships, apply for charity of the year partnerships, approach companies that are interested in sponsorship and gifts in kind in conjunction with the Lead Corporate Engagement Manager
• To propose and implement new activities for our corporate partners including events, gifts in kind, and volunteering opportunities.
d) Scope of job
• Account Management
• New Business Development
• Sponsorship & Partnerships
• Strategic Planning
• Cross Team working
Part 2: Main duties and key responsibilities
a) Account Management – 40%
• Working with the Lead Corporate Engagement Manager and the Corporate Team to plan and implement strategies to maximise income and support from all agreed business partners whilst prioritising our most valuable partners
• Manage corporate partnerships, and one-off corporate events, ensuring that all opportunities are maximised and where possible more sustainable, longer-term funding is generated
• Managing accurate and effective administration systems, enabling good contact management and financial reporting for the team and updating the Lead Corporate Engagement Manager on a regular basis
• Responsibility for maintaining and developing an accurate database of activities to enable the effective reporting, monitoring and analysis of business relationship management activity and achievements
b) New Business Development – 25%
• Proactively identifying, researching, prioritising and making effective approaches to corporate prospects in relation to the spectrum of Corporate Social Responsibility activities - Charity of the year, sponsorship, donations and volunteering opportunities
• Planning, designing and presenting compelling presentations and proposals with assistance from the Communications & Marketing team for new business approaches and presentations
• Working with the Lead Corporate Engagement Manager and the rest of the corporate team, in preparing the corporate new business pipeline, ensuring an adequate supply of research prospects in their industry sectors are available to meet the team’s income targets. Producing regular contact reports and updates for internal and external tracking of partnership progress
• Keeping accurate records of all correspondence with prospects and contacts on Raiser’s Edge.
• Maintaining and developing an accurate database of activities to enable the effective reporting, monitoring and analysis of New Business activity and achievements.
c) Sponsorship and Partnerships 20%
• Plan proposals to approach existing /new partners to become sponsors of our key events
• Approach companies to obtain gifts in kind to help support the activities across the charity.
d) Strategic Planning – 10%
• Supporting the Lead Corporate Engagement Manager in the fulfilment of the team’s strategy and team objectives
• Working with the Lead Corporate Engagement Manager to plan and implement strategies to secure new corporate support that have a potential value of over £5,000.
e) Cross Team working – 5%
• Working with fundraising colleagues to ensure understanding of account management needs of new corporate partners. This will involve regular meetings and account updates
• Keeping up to date with charity-wide best practice/policies relating to corporate engagement and fundraising activities by networking, attending presentations and peer to peer communications
• Work with all appropriate teams to get all relevant information when putting together applications and presentations
f) Other duties
• The post holder must be able and willing to get to/work in both hospices, Christopher’s in Guildford, and our fundraising base at Shooting Star House in Hampton as required.
• The post holder should be prepared to attend meetings and events on behalf of SSCH in different parts of the country. Some meetings and events may be during evenings or weekends.
• The post holder will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service check
Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties.
a) Mandatory Criteria
The post holder will be working in a developing environment, and he/she will therefore be expected to undertake other appropriate duties as required for the effective operation of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices.
1. Professional Codes of Conduct
The post holder will be required to respect professional codes of conduct and practice relevant to their role, as appropriate
2. Health and Safety
Responsibility for health and safety in the area under his/her control and ensure that he/she is familiar with SSC’s policy on health and safety at work
3. Mandatory Training
The post holder will attend all mandatory training relevant to their role
4. Our values and behaviors
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity for babies, children and young people with life –limiting conditions, and their families. We require that all of our staff share our common values and display behaviors that will enable us to achieve our goal.
Professionalism – we will safeguard our families, each other and our organisation by working to ethical and professional standards at all times.
Respect – We will treat each other with the utmost respect.
Integrity – We will be open, honest and transparent in all that we do.
Diversity – We will respect individuality and ensure inclusion and fairness to all.
Excellence – We will strive for excellence in all that we do.
Part 3: Person specification: Qualifications, experience and skill levels
a) Qualifications
• Educated to degree level or equivalent job related experience
• Fundraising qualification- Desirable
b) Experience
• Has an excellent understanding of the way different companies work and apply their business principles and objective to develop effective propositions for support
• A track record in and clear understanding of new business fundraising, targeting and applying for partnerships in a systematic way that delivers sustainable success
• Demonstrable work experience within a corporate fundraising or comparable role.
c) Knowledge and Skills
• Being target driven, commercially focused yet understands the not for profit sector (E)
• Being a creative thinker; ability to find and recommend solutions quickly and efficiently (E)
• A proven ability to work proactively identifying new contacts and opportunities for development and a track record of identifying new prospects for funding through extensive research of business sectors (E)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing (E)
• Highly developed negotiation and presentation skills (E)
• Experience in presenting business cases and strategies (D)
d) General attributes
• Being able to remain calm under pressure and manage stress in a positive and solution focused manner (E)
What we Offer
Pension scheme
• NHS Pension Scheme (eligible employees)
• Stakeholder pension scheme
• Employee contribution 3.5%
• Shooting Star Children’s Hospices contribution 4.5%
• Additional contributions – we will pay 1% above the contribution up to a limit of 7%
Annual leave
• 35 days including Bank Holidays rising with length of service
• 2 weeks paid sabbatical leave after 5, 10 and 15 years’ service
Contractual benefits
• Generous sick pay scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave pay
• Flexible working arrangements
• Death in service benefits
• Reimbursed professional membership fees
• Eye care
• Employee referral scheme
• Blue Light discount card
Health and wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Mindfulness sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Nutritionally balanced meals at Christopher’s (free employees)
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Shooting Star Children’s Hospice is committed to inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that getting things right is critical for us to live our organisation’s values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Excellence.
We are always trying to improve our way of working to be more inclusive and equal. Our vision is for Shooting Star Children’s Hospice to be a place where people of all backgrounds, groups and communities feel welcomed to work and volunteer.
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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