This role is integral in supporting the Fundraising teams’ ambitious income targets. In this role you will make a vital contribution to the Fundraising team’s objective to bring about transformative change for children by unlocking income and raising the profile of Lumos.

Working closely with the Head of Partnerships, the Philanthropy Manager will build upon and drive forward our existing philanthropy programme and build a portfolio of Ultra-High Net Worth and High Net Worth supporters. The Philanthropy Manager will also work collaboratively with colleagues to support the redirection of philanthropic capital to support global care reform.

The Philanthropy Manager will work with the Head of Partnerships to maintain and strengthen existing relationships, but also cultivate new prospective major donors. The post holder will also need to engage relevant internal stakeholders to effectively support these donors, including senior managers, volunteers and Trustees and manage appropriate and bespoke supporter stewardship.

Position

Job title: Philanthropy Manager

Group: Fundraising and Engagement

Reporting to: Head of Partnerships (Trusts, Corporate and Philanthropy)

Location: UK, remote. Applicant must have right to work in UK.

Contract Type: Permanent, part-time (0.8). We are open to discussing and considering flexible working options.

Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 per annum pro-rata - reduced to 0.8 (part-time).

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Head of Partnerships, to develop and implement a targeted major giving strategy to develop and deliver against detailed plans and objectives to grow the number of high value donors
• Execute strategic, tailored cultivation and stewardship plans for every prospective and existing major donor that results in successful retention of current donors, and that maximises the giving potential of both prospects and current major donors
• Pro-actively research and cultivate relationships with prospective major donors with the potential to make five and six-figure gifts to Lumos
• Provide support to senior staff, internal stakeholders and volunteers to effectively manage Lumos’ high value donors
• Provide expert support on Philanthropic giving trends to support the organisational aim to redirect funding from institutional care to alternative models of care
• Develop high quality communications for a wide range of major donors, including proposals and stewardship pieces 
• Work with the Partnerships Funding Manager and with Lumos’ internal processes to develop bespoke funding pitches, detailed financial information and reports
• Work with the Digital Fundraising Manger to develop effective cultivation through supporter journeys to identify a major giving pipeline and maximise the Lifetime Value of supporters.
• Maintain the operational systems required to manage high quality donor cultivation, stewardship and research to ensure efficiency and effectiveness
• Oversee and manage a range of major donor cultivation and stewardship opportunities including virtual and face-to-face events and engagement opportunities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the delivery of other donor stewardship and cultivation events
• Deliver against ambitious financial targets. To manage, monitor and report on income within the area of responsibility, and ensure all legal and fundraising regulatory compliance through exceptional record keeping
• Manage and maintain the fundraising database and systems for major donor and corporate fundraising, to ensure a consistent and accurate approach to information management
• Other tasks as reasonably required by the Head of Partnerships

Successful fundraising is vital to what we do, and to enhance our capacity we have created this new role. As Philanthropy Manager you’ll work closely with senior colleagues to support them in the management of vital relationships with potential and existing high value donors, whose generosity makes an immense difference to our work. You’ll help to develop effective engagement strategies for these key contacts, ensuring that they are appraised of our work and can see the difference their support makes. You’ll draw on a range of formal and informal channels to do this, from social media to face-to-face events. 

It’s important that you have a good understanding of the dynamics of philanthropic engagement – what inspires generosity from people who have the means to make substantial contributions and how to ensure that they can see that their commitment is valued and used well. We expect that you will already have a successful track record in working with major donors, and you’ll be accustomed to working towards stretching targets. You’ll have the backing of a highly talented and committed team who are passionate about what we do. It’s a great time to join Lumos – we have a fantastic platform on which to build. And our work remains absolutely vital to securing better futures for children across the world.

Person Specification

Essential:

• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial targets and soliciting five and six-figure gifts from major donors, including through making the ask in person and face-to-face pitches and negotiations
• Demonstrable experience of leading on successful prospect and relationship management, taking the initiative to identify and reach out to potential new major donors to secure new income
• Able to develop and lead positive and influential relationships with existing and potential donors
• Experience of managing proposal development and reporting for major donors
• Excellent understanding of complex relationship based fundraising approaches
• Ability to motivate and influence across a range of levels internally, including with programme staff, Trustees, and the Executive Leadership Team.
• A self-starter with high initiative, and a pro-active approach
• Ability to present complex information in an engaging way to a major donor audience to win understanding and support.
• A clear understanding of the Charity’s requirements of confidentiality and discretion
• Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a heavy workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate well with a broad range of people, particularly at a senior level
• Excellent negotiation skills
• A methodical and meticulous approach
• Excellent people skills, tact and diplomacy
• A strong working knowledge of MS Office, Teams and Salesforce/or similar donor database to manage high value supporter journeys
• Experience of working to and reporting against in-year targets and KPIs
• Knowledge of and ability to advise on Charity Commission, GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator Fundraising Code requirements for fundraising activity and keep abreast of new guidelines and legislation

Desirable:

• Fluency in a language other than English
• Experience of project management involving multiple internal stakeholders

Values

Act in accordance with Lumos’ values:

• We embrace Collaboration
• We strive for Excellence
• We show Respect
• We always Care
• We are Passionate

Fundraising plays a key role in Lumos' culture and we expect all roles to contribute to developing it.

Please note, this is a UK based role and therefore you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

Safeguarding statement

Lumos is committed to ensuring the safety and protection of children and adults at risk in all of our work.

All staff and associates must:

• Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the Safeguarding requirements within the area of responsibility.
• Ensure work complies with all safeguarding policies and procedures that apply to the role.
• Ensure the that their behaviours and actions support the safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk as appropriate.

Additionally, the Philanthropy Manager is expected to:

• Ensure the necessary standards relating to safeguarding best practices/protocols are effectively communicated, monitored and maintained within the area of responsibility.
• Manage and update the standards as appropriate to the role.
• Safeguarding standards are monitored and maintained in compliance with organisational policy.
• Appropriate safeguarding training is provided, and standards are reviewed and updated as required.

EDI Statement

Lumos is wholly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and against all forms of discrimination.

We are committed to creating and sustaining a positive working environment that encourages, supports and gives a voice to all, so that we can best support the children we serve. We must ensure that all staff are equally valued, included, empowered and respected across the organisation and in everything we do.

Lumos is fundamentally built on diverse, multi-national and multi-cultural teams. This is something we cherish as a key strength and an integral part of our identity. Our organisation values and celebrates the diversity, culture and experience of each member of staff, provides equality of care and support to everyone.

We pledge to listen carefully, to educate ourselves continually, to promote open dialogue, and to seek out and deal with discrimination and prejudice wherever it occurs in Lumos.

Salary - £38,826 - £42,238 (incl. LWA)
Contract Type - Permanent
Location - Flexible hybrid working, based on minimum of 40%onsite/month. Fundraising office is based at Strand Campus KCL with hot desking available across the partnership

Are you a fundraiser looking for a role in philanthropy? This is fantastic role for a candidate looking to gain more experience in major gifts and we open to candidates from different income streams and commercial backgrounds. You will join a growing team and manage a diverse portfolio of individuals and trusts and foundations.

About the role

The high value fundraising team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is ambitious and high achieving, with lots of support and learning opportunities to help you achieve your potential.

You will work as part of a major gifts team and predominantly manage relationships with individuals. There will also be a small portfolio of charitable Trusts and Foundations within your prospect pool.

Your role will be to secure five and six-figure donations for Guy's and St Thomas Charity, Evelina London Children's Charity and Guy's Cancer Charity.

About you

You will have excellent interpersonal and relationship development skills. You will either be a fundraiser (we are open to income stream) or will have transferable skills where you may have managed high-value relationships

You will be a team player with a collaborative working style, energetic and approachable. You will have excellent communication skills, be confident at presenting and negotiating. Your proactive and creative approach and passionfor fundraising in healthcare will be key to your success in this role.

To apply please send a copy of your CV to Emma at Charity People. If your profile fits what we're looking for, we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange a phone or video call.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help ensure the application process work for you.

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), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.

Location:  Hybrid / London (2 days a week in the office)

We are working with a national charity which uses sport to engage with young people, teaching vital life skills, uniting diverse groups, increasing aspiration and promoting respect. The charity is now seeking a new Major Gifts Officer to join their dynamic fundraising team.

To succeed in this role, you will be an enthusiastic and tenacious fundraiser with excellent people skills. You will have the ability to influence and a strong motivation to succeed. 

You will have:

• Experience in a fundraising or relationship development team
• Experience of prospect research
• Experience of relationship management and the stewardship of supporters
• Experience of providing detailed reports and updates for donors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in these roles, please submit your CV with a supporting statement, to Adam Stacey, Managing Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment via the Charisma website.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. 

Closing date for applications: 20 June

Interview date: TBC

Please note that our client wishes to review candidates as they apply, as such Charisma can offer no guarantee that the role won’t close before the published closing date. 

Prospectus is pleased to be working with Mercy Ships UK to recruit their new Major Donor Manager. Founded in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships has worked in more than 55 countries, providing services valued at more than £1.3billion. By improving healthcare delivery in every country visited, Mercy Ships is working to eradicate the disease of poverty and effectively do itself out of a job.

The Major Donor Manager will manage a portfolio of major donor relationships and inspire and excite individuals capable of supporting the organisation philanthropically. You will inherit approximately 100 relationships at varying stages of the donor cycle and will build compelling proposals that align with donors' interests and match funding needs within the organisation. You'll also increase the breadth and depth of the current major gifts pipeline by expanding relationships through the engagement of the Trustees, Executive Team, and donor networks.

The selected candidate will have demonstrable experience of securing five and ideally six figure gifts from the philanthropic community and will have experience of working within a results-orientated environment. You will have experience of and be comfortable with communicating complex information to audiences and influencing multiple parties effectively.

If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting Womankind Worldwide in their search for a part time Major Donor Manager (3 days a week).

Womankind Worldwide is a global women's rights organisation working in partnership with women's rights movements and organisations to transform the lives of women and girls. They strengthen and support women's movements in their focus countries in Africa and Asia, and take collective action at regional and global levels, to ensure women's voices are heard, their rights are realised, and their lives are free from violence.

The Major Donor Manager will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of Womankind's Major Donor Strategy to drive sustainable growth of their major donor portfolio. The post holder will generate new business, inspiring prospects and onboarding new high value relationships with individuals from a variety of different sources. Stewarding relationships with existing major donors and working with colleagues across Womankind to manage large gifts will also be key.

To be successful in this role you will have excellent relationship building and communication skills to engage donors, inspire prospects and work effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders. You will have developed and delivered successful major donor strategies and be passionate about women's rights. This role reports to the Philanthropy Manager as part of the Fundraising and Marketing team; a brilliantly supportive, high performing 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 are interested in applying to this 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.

12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Remote Working Available

As a key member of our Philanthropy team, this role offers you a unique opportunity to engage significant donors support for PDSA to help us become better known, loved and understood across all audiences. You will be passionate about using your research and communication skills to recruit and nurture new donors helping them to develop their connection with our charity and creating excitement around what we are doing at PDSA. This is your opportunity to make a real difference by developing the support available to PDSA.

About the Role

As Major Gifts Fundraiser, you will focus on delivering an outstanding experience and stewardship to all of our major donors enabling PDSA to meet stretching income targets. This will involve:

• Developing a portfolio of major donor fundraisers and developing new relationships
• Researching, communicating and collaborating with a range of stakeholders to develop a programme of donor engagement activity

About you

You will ideally be working in a similar environment with proven experience of managing a high value portfolio of major donors. You will be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of successfully working with and engaging new major donors
• Excellent people communication skills with a drive to make a difference and increase engagement
• Evidence of developing effective colleague and stakeholder relationships  across all audiences
• Excellent organization, planning, presentation and networking skills

About the rewards

In addition to competitive salary and 35-hour week indicated, we also offer a variety of benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
• Contributory pension scheme and life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Employee Assistance Program and on-line Well Being Centre
• Range of Retail Discounts etc.

About us

People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) was founded in 1917 to provide vet care for sick and injured pets. Now, over 100 years later, as UK’s leading veterinary charity, employing 2,000 colleagues across 48 pet hospitals and over 150 high street retail shops, we’re proud of the fact that we continue to provide the same high level of service to pets and people when most in need

So, if you’re ready for your next challenge and looking to further your career in a wholly supportive environment, where both pets and people feel right at home, then we look forward to meeting you.

Please include your answers to these three questions in your application:

1. Do you have the right to work in the UK?
2. Please indicate your salary expectations?
3. Please specify your notice period in weeks?

Working for this much loved national charity you will be responsible for securing significant gifts of 10k and higher from major donors, and manage a sustainable revenue pipeline

The charity are holding interviews on a rolling basis.

The Role
Build, develop and grow a portfolio of potential philanthropists, securing large (10k+), multi-year financial gifts to meet agreed income targets
Manage a portfolio of existing philanthropists
Lead on the development of the current Giving Circle programme, with a view to recruit further members.
Host engagement, prospecting and recognition events and assist with their delivery.
Provide excellent customer service and stewardship, through regular tailored communications and opportunities to engage with the cause and beneficiaries

The Candidate
Proven ability in major gift fundraising or in a similar role - including soliciting five and six figure gifts through face-to-face asks.
Proven experience of donor management, demonstrating the maximisation of relationships.
Solid understanding of the principles of Major Donor fundraising.
Proven experience of investigating and establishing new networks.
Excellent networking and interpersonal skills that facilitate strong relationships with a wide range of people, specifically HNWIs.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent 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.

Are you a professional fundraiser with a strong track record of negotiating and managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals?

If so, this could be the perfect career opportunity for you.

Imperial College London is the UK’s only university focused entirely on science, engineering, medicine, and business and we are consistently rated in the top 10 universities in the world.

You will find our main London campus in South Kensington, with our hospital campuses located nearby in West and North London. We also have Silwood Park in Berkshire and state-of-the-art facilities in development at our major new campus in White City. We work in a multidisciplinary and diverse community for education, research, translation, and commercialisation, harnessing science and innovation to tackle the big global challenges our complex world faces.

It is our mission to achieve enduring excellence in all that we do for the benefit of society – and we are looking for the most talented people to help us get there. The Faculty of Engineering and Advancement Division is in search of a driven, tactful, and diplomatic Fundraising Manager to join their ambitious team, to provide a truly white glove donor experience.

The overarching strategy of Advancement is to raise funds for scholarships, academic positions, research centres, and capital projects, securing private financial support from those who are committed to our academic mission and building Imperial’s global reputation. The Division oversees a wide programme of events that seek to expand the College’s reach, strengthen and enlarge our supporter base, increase philanthropic support and engage alumni, friends, and other stakeholders in the life of the College. This is a high-impact and high-visibility division that relies on extremely motivated and skilled fundraising professionals to deliver a quality end-to-end gift-giving experience.

You will manage strategic projects and high-priority donor relationships, with the aim of attracting major gifts (£25k+) in support of the Faculty of Engineering, as well as the wider College’s fundraising objectives. Developing and delivering on key areas of major gifts fundraising strategy is key, as is supporting an ambitious strategy for Imperial’s advancement efforts globally, and the role may involve international travel.

You will be a trusted advisor both within and outside the Advancement Division for identifying innovative ways to capitalise on fundraising opportunities, and support us to develop staff in the culture, practices, and techniques of successful fundraising.

This career opportunity promises to be varied and will utilise to the maximum your experience gained in roles such as a Major Gift Officer, Development Officer, Regular Giving Manager, Fundraising Specialist, Major Gifts Manager, Development Manager, Leadership Giving Officer/Manager, or similar.

This position is full-time and open-ended/permanent.

Closing date for applications: By 9 a.m., Monday 6th June 2022

We need someone to help consolidate our achievements and contribute to the long-term sustainability and success of the charity.  Our new Fundraising Manager will bring a wealth of fundraising experience gained through working with corporate, trusts, or major donors and be a key part of our strategy for growth going forward.

We are looking for someone to work at least 21 hours a week. The full-time role is 35 hours / week.  The post is fully home-based and provides a career opportunity with a dedicated small, but growing, team. In addition to a generous 36 days annual leave (pro rata) , we offer a commitment to continuous professional growth and development through the provision of an annual training budget that is offered to all staff. 

About The Healthcare Workers’ Foundation

The Healthcare Workers’ Foundation was set up in March 2020 by a group of NHS staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We exist to support the welfare and wellbeing of those fighting to keep us healthy and safe during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. 

The charity currently consists of six staff and is a 100% remote and flexible working organisation. In 18 months we have raised £1.3m in funds and over £3m including gifts-in-kind.

 We currently offer the following services to healthcare workers: 

·Bereaved healthcare worker family support and scholarships

·Professional counselling

·Retail discount collation and aggregation 

·Hospital staff room refurbishments 

·Childcare grants 

and are in the process of expanding the services we can offer healthcare workers.

​ABOUT ST JOHN’S HOSPICE

St John’s Hospice has been at the forefront of care since 1984, providing comfort to all those with life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families and loved ones. Located within the Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, we focus on giving every patient the best quality of life, for as long as possible. Our specialist services work across seven North London boroughs. In total, we support over 4,500 patients each year.

Our team includes not just specialist doctors and nurses but social workers, physiotherapists, occupational and complementary therapists. These dedicated professionals provide outstanding care that is tailored to the needs and circumstances of each individual, their families and carers.

Our core belief is that every person is entitled to live their life in the way that they want to for as long as possible and be treated with dignity, empathy and respect.

JOB PURPOSE

To work within the partnerships team, managing a portfolio of Major and Mid-level Donors to deliver significant sources of income for key Hospice services and projects, capital projects and unrestricted funds.

They will provide relationship management of major donors, bid writing and database compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

Work closely with the Senior Partnerships Manager and the Director of Fundraising to develop major Donor and mid-Level strategies, implement and ensure continual progression.

Manage a portfolio of major donors, leading on the development of respective individual communication plans and strategies to uplift donors.

Manage the mid-level programme, working with the Senior Fundraising Partnerships Manager and Marketing and Communications Manager to develop a communication strategy.

PERSON SPEC EXPERIENCE:

Experience of managing and prioritising a portfolio of major/ mid-level donors or commercial equivalent

A proven track record of soliciting five-figure gifts from existing major donors and prospects

Proven experience of generating new business

Experience of contributing to strategies in line with organisational plans

Experience in using Windows-based software packages

Experience of Raiser’s Edge or other CRM system

Are you a talented high-value fundraiser that wants to make a real impact? Do you have experience in soliciting major gifts of £10,000 and above from individuals? Can you help deliver a philanthropy strategy at one of the country’s biggest charities?

If so, you could be the Philanthropy Development Manager we are looking for!

About the role

You’ll work closely with the Head of Major Gifts in the Philanthropy team to build and maintain a portfolio of individual prospects and donors with capacity to make gifts of £10,000 - £100,000 (leadership gifts), involving volunteers and staff across British Heart Foundation (BHF) as required.

As an ambassador for the BHF, you’ll proactively identify and qualify new prospects, engage existing and lapsed donors, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the Philanthropy team to manage a new Giving Club that incentivises donors to make multi-year pledges.

Ensuring our database is kept fully up to date, you'll coordinate with other fundraisers and teams to facilitate collaboration across the organisation.

You’ll deliver agreed annual targets and help drive income for research that will save and improve the lives of people affected by cardiovascular disease in this country and around the world.

We have two roles available: One permanent contract and one 12-month fixed term contract, covering family leave.

Working arrangements

This is a dual location role, with your working time split between your Home and several days per month at least in our London Office. As part of the role, you will also need to travel into London and elsewhere for meetings with donors, as and when required. This will allow us to unlock our best work for our cause, blending the best of home and office working.

Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.

About the team

BHF is creating a culture that drives transformational and sustainable income through philanthropic giving, from high-value donors in the UK and overseas. To achieve this vision, we are building a high performing Philanthropy team comprising dynamic fundraisers working with individual donors or trusts and foundations, talented proposition writers, research and insight specialists, and event and stewardship experts.

Sitting within the Philanthropy team, the Major Gifts team focuses on individual donors and is led by the Head of Major Gifts. It comprises two Philanthropy Lead posts (gifts of £75,000 and above) and two Philanthropy Development Manager posts (gifts of £10,000 and above).

To realise our ambitions, we need to raise significant additional funds to accelerate and drive critical research. Raising funds through philanthropy is a key area of our income generating strategy for 2030.

About you

An ambitious and dynamic fundraiser, with a track record of securing gifts of £10,000 or above from new, cold prospects and existing donors. You will have worked successfully with influential volunteers to deliver income in a large and complex organisation.

With a natural flare for identifying and cultivating relationships, and strong planning and prioritisation skills, you’ll be able to manage a portfolio of 100 - 150 prospects, across the various stages of identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• An exceptionable fundraiser who can demonstrate building relationships with emotional intelligence, and empathy when working with others.
• A skilled and brave strategic and project manager, who can develop clear, efficient and logical plans to achieve goals.
• Optimistic and positive, with excellent communication skills and able to inspire confidence in donors as well as senior internal and external stakeholders.
• An excellent writer, with a keen eye for grammar who can transform complex project information into compelling stories and content for a high-value audience.
• Meticulous with high attention to detail.
• Proficient at using data and evidence to monitor KPI’s, track trends and help us make informed decisions.
• Driven and ambitious to deliver our high-value income strategy.

About us 

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Diversity and Inclusion forms a main pillar in our People Experience Strategy. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work, so we can continue to fund life saving research. 

What can we offer you

To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of this page.

Interview process

The interview process will be held over MS Teams.
 

Corporate Partnerships Manager - 12 month fixed term contract opportunity

Location - London or Manchester base (with hybrid working options)

Closing date - Monday 6 June

Are you passionate about ending youth homelessness and a seasoned Corporate Partnerships professional? If so, this opportunity may be for you.

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to join our Relationship Fundraising Department for a 12 month maternity cover contract.

It is a truly exciting time to be joining Centrepoint, as we head into year two of our new five year strategy ‘Change The Story: Ending Youth Homelessness All Together’ towards our vision to end youth homelessness by 2037. Partnerships and support from our corporate partners is a key part of making this vision a reality.

The Corporate Partnerships Manager provides high quality account management and supporter experience to retain, renew and grow partners towards Centrepoint’s strategic goal. The team manage a diverse portfolio of partnerships, from long-term strategic partnerships, Charity of the Year relationships to Cause Related Marketing opportunities.

The post holder will account manage corporate partnerships which deliver in excess of £50,000 per year, provide personal and innovative stewardship and clear impact reporting. The role will also include collaboration with the Corporate Business Development team to support the winning and on-boarding new partners; and will also play a key role in the development and delivery of our flagship Corporate Sleep Out campaign in November.

In addition, you will provide direct line management for two team members, giving support and guidance to maximise income from and deliver a great supporter experience for corporate partners donating less than £50,000 per year.

The role sits within a nine person Corporate Fundraising team, which has an overall annual target of £2.5m.

In particular, the post holder will:

• Deliver innovative first class account management of corporate partnerships worth £50,000 or more;
• Recruit and steward partners during annual Sleep Out campaign, and work collaboratively with the Mass Participation and Events team to deliver a great supporter experience;
• Proactively undertake robust record keeping and data analysis of partnerships;
• Support the wider partnerships team to maximise income and deliver the best experience for supporters, in particular managing the Corporate Partnerships Officer and Corporate Partnerships Co-Ordinator; and working with the Business Development team to win and on-board new partners;
• Act as a proactive, positive and supportive member of the Relationship Fundraising Department to best identify opportunities for cross team working.

The role is offered on a hybrid-working basis with home working combined with 2 days/week on average in our London or Manchester office.

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days of annual leave per year, rising by one day per year to a maximum of 27 days
• Excellent training package to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to build a new career
• Employer pension contributions of 4%
• Access to Cycle 2 Work loan scheme
• An interest-free travel loan

We seek to challenge discrimination and are committed to fairness and equality within Centrepoint. We welcome applications from anyone with direct experience of being homeless or using young people's services.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Corporate Partnerships Manager click ‘Apply’ now!

War on Want is a dynamic, radical organisation working in the UK and with partners around the world to fight poverty and defend human rights, as part of the movement for global justice. We mobilise support and build alliances to fight for human rights and raise public awareness of the structural causes of poverty and injustice, empowering people to take action for change. We work in partnership and active solidarity with grassroots groups around the world.

The Income & Engagement Team works to secure robust funding for War on Want and our international partners; mobilises our committed base of supporters and members to support and amplify our campaigns; and leads on War on Want’s public-facing communications strategy and implementation. 

Our grants and major gifts programme is a pivotal part of War on Want’s funding base and an exciting area of growth for the organisation. A key priority for the programme is raising funds from UK, US and European trusts and foundations to support our campaigns and international programme partnerships. Working closely with the Executive Director and Senior Management Team, the Senior Fundraising Officer will work to plan and implement a variety of high priority strategic projects cutting across War on Want’s diverse range of thematic areas and international partners.

This is a highly rewarding position for an ambitious, independent, and dynamic individual to join War on Want at a critical time and work at the cutting edge of progressive philanthropy to make a real difference in the fight for global justice.  If you want to raise much-needed funds for some of the world's most cutting edge and radical social movements, workers' organisations and human rights defenders, whilst helping to advocate for major funders to shift towards more intersectional and equitable models of funding then this is the role for you!”

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
 
Application deadline:  12 noon, Monday 6 June 2022

Date for interviews:  Expected w/c 6 June 2022 

War on Want welcomes applications from all members of the community. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer. 

Please note that we can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.  We are unable to sponsor working visa applications. 

We're looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract to take a lead on managing ClientEarth’s portfolio of private philanthropic support, helping to drive the growth of this vital income stream for ClientEarth.

The Philanthropy Manager is a key role in our growing development team and will assist the Head of Philanthropy in managing and delivering ClientEarth’s fast-growing private philanthropy, including supporting with strategy setting for the short, medium, and long-term needs of the team, delivering on the team KPIs and meeting budgetary targets.

Main Duties

• Implement the global philanthropy strategy as part of the overall fundraising strategy, liaising with senior leadership, programme leads, communications and finance so as to ensure ClientEarth can maximise the potential income from corporate, restricted and unrestricted income streams.
• Actively solicit, maintain and manage donor relationships across assigned portfolio as well as collaborating with the Global Head of Philanthropy and Philanthropy Manager to achieve shared income target objectives;
• Implement strategies for significant major donor relationships at all stages of the donor pipeline
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and act as a key facilitator and steward of relationships between supporters, senior staff and programme staff

Role requirements

• Significant fundraising management experience working in the development or philanthropy fields
• Demonstrable experience of securing five (or higher) figure gifts as well as multi-year commitments
• Ability to lead on multiple workstreams and respond to competing deadlines and emerging opportunities.
• Fluent (CEFR level C2) in English

Further Information

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ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds. 

Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.

ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.