Major gifts manager jobs near Westminster, Greater London

​​​​​​​About us 

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it. 

The philanthropy programme at Crisis has flourished in recent years, and we have ambitious plans to grow our income target to £5m per year by 2025. Over the last year, we have seen a rise in six-figure gifts, and have made the decision to recruit a second Senior Philanthropy Lead to the team to help build on this success and grow the upper end of our portfolio and continue to recruit new supporters to Crisis.

We are working to end homelessness in three ways: at the individual level through our life changing services; at a community level with our partners around Great Britain; and at a national policy level with the governments in Wales, Scotland and Westminster. Together Crisis offers a rich array of opportunities for our amazing philanthropists to make a lasting change to the systems and structures that perpetuate homelessness in 21st Century Britain.   

Lately, we have also begun to explore how entrepreneurship can end homeless through our Venture Studio, which has proved successful at attracting new high value supporters to Crisis.

Location: London (Working from home is an option in line with Crisis’ homeworking policy (minimum of one day a week in the office, or two days every fortnight). 

About the role 

As Senior Philanthropy Lead at Crisis, you will be working with our top-level supporters, engaging them with our work, building trust and creating advocates by ensuring that all supporters have a rewarding experience.

You will build on existing support in the programme and proactively seek new business to secure gifts at the five, six and seven figure level. You will develop and manage a healthy prospect pipeline through relationships with intermediaries, peer-to-peer giving networks and engaging senior volunteers.

You will be able to confidently communicate the complexity of homelessness and inspire support at the highest level. You will understand how to match the interests of existing and potential supporters with Crisis' funding needs and you will help philanthropists to play a vital role in meeting our ambition to end homelessness in Great Britain.

You will work closely with teams across Crisis to identify funding opportunities, ways to involve supporters in our work, and new prospective supporters. You will understand how to manage the contributions of senior colleagues and Trustees in creating opportunities to involve philanthropists with our mission and to create the space for them to input meaningfully into emerging projects. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An entrepreneurial attitude, with the ability to learn quickly and work proactively.

• A proven track record of building strong relationships with supporters and securing gifts of five figures plus.

• Experience of engaging and influencing high-value and high-profile individuals.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (including listening skills).

• Excellent influencing skills to develop internal and external relationships.

• Ability to manage projects, events and fundraising campaigns.

• Experience of planning, monitoring and evaluating success in major donor fundraising or a comparable sector.

• Demonstrable understanding of digital marketing techniques and willingness to use in high value fundraising

• Commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy

• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%

• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How to apply 

If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. 

Closing date: Sunday, 28th August (23:59) 

Interviews: week commencing 5th September

Accessibility 

We welcome applications from people who identify as neuro diverse and want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Recruitment team, contact details can be found on our website.

FUNDRAISING DEPARTMENT

The Fundraising Department generates all UK income for MSF field operations globally and is solely responsible for covering MSF’s operating costs in the UK. The Fundraising department contains the Campaigns, Major Gifts, Community and Events and the Supporter Care teams. Along with the Digital team they delivered an income of £63.4 million in 2021.

The Campaigns team is headed by the Campaigns Manager. This team is responsible for recruiting and developing our support from private individuals, raising just short of 80% of MSF UK’s total income in 2021.

The Campaigns team actively raises funds from the public, recruiting and maintaining this support through direct marketing campaigns, created in partnership with professional agencies. The Campaigns team works very closely with the Communications and Digital teams.

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 team to our supporters and the provision of excellent supporter care; this is central to the philosophy of the team.

JOB PURPOSE

To manage MSF’s supporter development programme, overseeing all communications to warm donors, focusing on building relationships with individual supporters and developing other warm audiences to increase their financial contribution and loyalty.

To work alongside the FCM to help develop MSF’s donor development strategy to increase the lifetime value (LTV) of MSF UK supporters, by enhancing their knowledge and understanding of humanitarian action and their awareness of the importance of their own support to MSF.

Work alongside the Stewardship Officer (SO) to implement and improve MSF’s stewardship programme, increasing donor engagement and loyalty from those giving under £10k across multiple channels.

Essential knowledge, skills and expertise:

• Significant experience working in the UK charity marketing sector, in a fundraising capacity, and/or direct marketing with responsibility for customer relationship management.
• Significant experience managing direct marketing mailings from concept, planning, design, print, production and postage.
• Excellent project management skills and proven track record of running projects across teams
• Excellent planning skills with a proven ability to carry out different tasks simultaneously and prioritise time and resources accordingly.
• Creative, innovative and analytical skills with an ability to think laterally in order to identify and respond quickly to new opportunities.
• Good interpersonal and negotiating skills with an ability to build relationships with supporters and external suppliers.
• Excellent and engaging written and oral communication skills.
• Accuracy combined with an attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work independently within a team environment.
• Good level of analytical and written skills, and technical skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally including to MSF field projects
• Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières
• Experience in data segmentation and donor journey mapping

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

MSF UK/IE 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 by the closing date:

31 August 2022, 11.59pm (BST)

We are looking for a Major Gifts Officer to be responsible for recruiting new major donors for a well known and well loved animal charity.

Hybrid working with two days in the office in London.

The Role
Major Gifts Officer is responsible for recruiting new major donors (5,000 - 100,000)
Supporting the Major Gifts Manager in delivering the major donor elements of the fundraising strategy (gifts of between 5,000 - 100,000).
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

The Candidate
Proven track record of personally securing 5/6 figure major gifts from individuals in a charity environment to meet agreed targets.
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.
Articulate, persuasive and credible with all audiences, including those at the highest level both within the organisation and outside of it.

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.

Perennial are well known and respected in the horticultural industry with a developing major giving function helped most recently through the success of The Perennial ‘With Love’ Garden at Chelsea Flower Show 2022.

You will be a confident, friendly person who recognises the importance of relationship development within major donor fundraising. You will be experienced in managing relationships with HNWI and prospective donors capable of giving 5-6 figure level gifts. You will thrive in a busy environment, be able to work autonomously and be target driven.

We would welcome applications from across the UK and particularly from someone living near one of our gardens.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Major Gift and Legacy Manager

Reporting to: Fundraising Manager 

Location:Leatherhead/Hybrid/home working considered

Terms: Full Time, permanent

Salary: c£32k dependent on skills and experience

Job purpose:To develop Perennial’s major donor programme through the successful recruitment and cultivation of new prospects alongside personally managing a portfolio of existing high level major donors.

To develop Perennial’s Fellowship programme through stewardship and recruitment.

To develop long term income for Perennial through legacy marketing and events

Key relationships:

Internal - The post holder works closely with:

• Chief Executive, Director of Fundraising and Marketing, Fundraising Manager, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees to ensure that all relationships are progressed by the most appropriate contact while retaining overall responsibility for our major supporter portfolio.
• Colleagues in the Fundraising and Marketing directorate, including our Marketing and Communication functions

External - The post holder works closely with:

• High Net Worth Individuals
• Garden loving public with potential for legacy giving
• Key influential individuals within the horticultural industry - employers, suppliers or membership bodies
• Fundraising supporters, donors and volunteers
• Colleagues across the fundraising sector

About the role

This is a full-time post to develop Perennial's major donor supporters and prospects to inspire them and help them in their philanthropic journey with us. You will be a key contributor to the development of Perennial’s major donor programme through the successful recruitment and cultivation of new prospects alongside personally managing a portfolio of existing high level major donors.

You will lead on the development of a new Fellowship programme, stewarding existing Fellows and securing new ones. 

In addition, the role will focus on raising long term income for Perennial through legacy marketing and events

Key Tasks:

You will work with Perennial teams to::

1. Develop the annual strategic plan for major donor fundraising and legacy marketing, utilising analysis and data to support your thinking.

1. Develop relationships with existing and new major donors to raise long term income, including membership of the Fellowship, and legacies.

1. Lead on the development of  high quality events for potential major donors and increase the prospect pipeline

1. Work with the Marketing team to create suitable marketing to promote legacies and attract HNWI for regular support, working with the team to ensure that these messages are also incorporated into all activities and marketing collateral as appropriate.

1. Build and sustain a case for support which is clear and compelling, demonstrating an understanding of the challenges faced by our service users.

1. Pro-actively identify and research donors, key supporters and potential legacy  pledgers.

1. Build, develop and steward relationships with existing and potential donors and legacy pledgers through a proactive programme of events and activities, reporting and communications tailored to individual interests.

General

• Work within efficient monitoring and recording systems, ensuring on-going analysis of performance and compliance with all regulatory bodies.
• Log data and communications accurately on the Perennial fundraising database (ThankQ) - maintaining and creating records, updating information, and running reports as required.
• Support PR activities
• Participate in national marketing and fundraising initiatives
• Play an active role in promoting the work of Perennial by participating in training courses, team and staff meetings as arranged, some of which may be residential.
• Be a proactive member of the Marketing & Fundraising Team, both initiating projects and supporting the efforts of others.
• Carry out any other duties that may be agreed from time to time which relate to marketing and fundraising activities.
• To act within Perennial’s policies including but not limited to those relating to, marketing and fundraising, public relations, employment, health and safety and equal opportunities.
• To undertake such other tasks within the broad purposes of the post as may be required from time to time

Person Specification:

(E) Essential (D) Desirable

Education & Experience

You will be an exceptional people manager and will create a culture of collaboration across the wider Team, working closely with colleagues from across the directorate.  You will be expected to work from the Leatherhead office 2-3 days a week, and as required for team meetings, management meetings.

Skills

• Demonstrable experience of building relationships with donors and prospects to successfully raise philanthropic gifts and meet agreed targets (E)
• A people person quickly able to build rapport with people (E)
• Excellent people skills: public speaking, presenting, empathy and confident telephone manner (E)
• A demonstrable entrepreneurial flair with a high level of self-motivation and initiative (E)
• A demonstrable desire to succeed, achieve results and make a difference. (E)
• Have excellent organisational and prioritisation skills (E)
• A proven ability to manage a portfolio of donors and prospects (E)
• High level literacy and numeracy skills with the ability to monitor budgets and keep accurate financial records (E)
• High level of attention to detail (E)
• Experience of using databases (D)

Character/Personality

• Enjoys the demands of a varied workload (E)
• Thorough with attention to detail, whilst working to tight deadlines.
• Team player who is able to work on own initiative (E)
• Flexible with a can-do attitude (E)
• Enthusiastic with a positive target-driven approach (E)
• Naturally supportive of colleagues (E)
• Interest in gardening, horticulture or the outdoors (D)                 

Circumstances

• Flexible attitude to work, including some evenings and weekends (E)
• Full driving licence (E)
• Use of own car for charity business (D)
• UK-wide travel will be required (E)

NOTE: This job requires manual handling, for example cardboard boxes of stock, leaflets, deliveries, pull up banners, and similar materials for shows etc.

Staff are expected to work flexibly when the occasion arises and sometimes undertake tasks not specifically covered in their job description.

Evening and weekend will be required as part of this role. (Time off in lieu will be given)

Key terms and conditions

These terms and conditions are provided for information only and in no way represent a contract.  In the event of an appointment if there is an anomaly between the contract and these terms, the contract is deemed to be the correct version.

Full information on terms and conditions are contained within a Staff Handbook, issues upon appointment.  Enquiries on specific matters are welcomed – the following are the key issues.

Hours of work:  9-5pm, Monday to Friday with 1 hour unpaid for lunch, – plus some weekends and overnight stays where time in lieu is given.

Holidays: 25 days per annum, plus bank holidays (with increases for long service)

Pension:  Perennial operates an auto-enrolment pension scheme and will match employee contributions up to the statutory amount.  Details of the scheme will be available following a formal offer of employment.

Other: Sick Pay, Death in Service Benefit (3x salary).  Perennial has a number of well-established, family-friendly policies, including ‘buying’ extra (unpaid) leave, time off for dependents, variations to normal working hours.  Further details available on request. 

General Considerations: All Perennial jobs are subject to a probationary period (6 months) and a periodic review.

Smoking: In the interests of health and safety, Perennial operates a non-smoking policy on its premises and expects staff not to smoke in company vehicles.

This role may be closed early if we reach the required number of applicants.

About Us:

At London City Mission, we are passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news ofJesus Christ with those otherwise unlikely to hear, and to do this in partnership with churches.

To help us do that, we have developed a set of values which shape the way we work and relate with each other:

Rooted in Christ: We are prayerfully dedicated to doing God’s will and living in His way, according to His word

Christ-like Love: We look not to our own interests but to the interest of others because we are united as brothers and sisters in Christ

God Glorifying Excellence: We pursue the best that we can to glorify God and serve each other in all we do

Spirit-Inspired Perseverance and Courage: Standing firm, pushing through, paying the price for the sake of Christ and the gospel

Purpose of Role:

To create rewarding partnerships with a diverse range of key supporters of the greatest possible mutual value. Provide leadership to London City Mission in developing, sustaining and managing relationships with individuals, trusts and corporates who have the capacity to make a significant financial difference in support of LCM, creating bespoke opportunities to partner with London City Mission for the sake of the gospel.

Fundraising and Supporter Partnerships:

Our ambition for growth and change in mission must be matched by an ambition to raise the funds we need to support mission and to enable London City Mission to remain financially sustainable. To do this we are committed to drive targeted donation growth by approximately 10% year on year.

Our highly committed Fundraising and Supporter Partnerships team will play a key role in this, working with our valued supporters and our missionaries, enriching current relationships and developing new partnerships. We have, therefore, recently invested in and developed our Fundraising and Supporter
Partnerships team who are successfully taking forward our new fundraising strategic approach under the Direction of Rachel Wagstaff – Director of Engagement.

The Head of Major Gifts role provides a unique opportunity to have an impact on reaching London with the life changing truth about Jesus Christ. Key to success in this role will be the ability to:

• Create rewarding partnerships with high net worth supporters of the greatest possible mutual value.
• Provide leadership to London City Mission in developing and managing relationships with individuals, trusts and corporates who have the capacity to make a significant financial difference in support of the ministry, providing them with inspiring opportunities to partner with London City Mission for the sake of the gospel.

Responsibilities of Role:

Fundraising and Supporter Partnerships Team (FSP)

• As part of the FSP management team contribute to the development of the overall fundraising messages and strategy
• Support the delivery of the fundraising strategy, working across the organisation andthrough conversations at director & trustee level
• Deputise for the Director of Engagement as required

Key Supporters, Trusts and Corporates

• Working with the Director of Engagement and the Major Gifts Team, develop and lead London City Mission’s major donor,trusts, and corporate and legacy fundraising strategies
• Build strong relationships with supporters, helping new and existing key supporters understand how their support makes a difference
• Grow income from major donors,trusts and corporates – achieving agreed targets for fundraising income and legacy pledges
• Lead a team, including utilising external expertise where appropriate, to plan and implement a bespoke engagement and stewardship programme (with planned and tracked actions) that ensures individuals, trusts and corporate supporters develop a strong connection with London City Mission
• Manage direct reports in line with LCM values providing encouragement, and oversight, giving feedback and coaching as appropriate
• Identify possible likely donors and provide them with a warm and compelling invitation to explore partnering with London City Mission
• Develop and manage relationships with active major donors, regularly communicating LCM’s vision and plans, with a passion for and understanding of, the gospel message. (There will be an expectation from major donors – as evangelical Christians – that this role is also an evangelical Christian and it is likely there will be conversations around personal faith.)
• Support London City Mission staff in the building ofrelationships with Key Supporters, Trusts and Corporates
• Co-ordinate the Major Donor programme within the Fundraising and Supporter Partnerships Team, CEO, Director of Church Networks, Trustees, specialist consultants and the wider organisation
• Report regularly on progress against agreed fundraising targets
• Manage supporter events to create an experience which adds value and builds loyalty in the relationships between London City Mission and its supporters
• Ensure excellent use of the CRM database by themselves and direct reports – i.e. it is compliant, supportive of other teams and analysis or interpretation leads to positive action.

Organisational

• Represent LCM at external events, including some Sundays and at a conference each year

Providing support for:

• Strategic planning of communications and supporter relations
• Identifying communications opportunities and developing content
• Market research, analysis, intelligence and reporting
• Business planning and annual financial planning
• Development of relationships with key churches
• All activities and projects within the Fundraising and Supporter Relations Team.

There is a general  occupation requirement that the appointed person to this role is an evangelical Christian

Rewilding Britain wants to see rewilding flourishing across Britain - reconnecting us with the natural world, sustaining communities and tackling the climate emergency and extinction crisis.  As the only national rewilding charity in Britain, we champion rewilding, acting as a catalyst for debate and action and demonstrating the power of nature to address the enormous threats we face.

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join a young charity at this pivotal stage of growth and to make an impact on Rewilding Britain’s ability to catalyse rewilding. 

We are looking for an experienced Major Donor Manager who will build and strengthen relationships with existing and potential high value donors with the ability to make transformational gifts. You’ll skilfully and articulately engage donors, bringing to life our most pressing priorities and match these with their wishes, building mutually beneficial long-term relationships. 

You will have a background of working with high net-worth clients or donors, along with excellent relationship management skills, and you will be looking to work with an ambitious and growing environmental organisation like Rewilding Britain.

We hope you will share our passion for rewilding and nature-based solutions to the climate and biodiversity crisis. You will be comfortable working autonomously and remotely. You will be part of a small fundraising team, with a strong focus on working closely with the wider staff team to support existing donor relationships and pipeline development.

If you think you have the skills, drive and determination to help make that happen, we’d like to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV, a statement or letter explaining why you are the right person for the job, and a one-page summary on the 'Five steps I would take to make a success of this role' by 5pm on Monday 29th August 2022. We aim to hold interviews via Zoom in the week commencing 5th September 2022.

Job Description

Job title:  Major Donor Manager

Purpose:  To help raise vital funds to support rewilding’s impact across Britain, with direct responsibility for communications with existing and prospective donors

Reports to:  Head of Fundraising & Partnerships

Key responsibilities

Fundraising

• Develop and build a major donor programme

• Develop and enhance personal relationships with high net worth donors and prospects with the goal of:

• maintaining and increasing annual unrestricted support at the £1K+ level 

• securing new ad hoc major gifts

• generating leadership gifts (£50K+) 

• generating bequest commitments

• Build a strong pipeline of support from high net worth individuals, including the creation of prospect research processes

• Develop mechanisms to support increased levels of large one-off and regular gifts

• Engage in targeted networks, including with philanthropy and wealth advisors and their clients

• Assist in the development of strategies to heighten the profile of Rewilding Britain among target constituencies, such as events, briefings or other activities

• Develop working relationships with key staff in order to identify funding opportunities and to access programmatic information that can be used to steward donors

• Maintain tracking of all prospect research, donor activity and revenue projection

• Update major donors with comprehensive and timely reports to demonstrate the impact of their funding

• Support and promote legacy giving

• Stay abreast of key issues and trends in rewilding, and communicate these to donors and prospects

Other

• Keep ahead of innovation and developments in philanthropic giving, particularly related to environmental and conservation issues

• Support the wider fundraising team where needed

Skills and experience 

Essential

• Experience of high-level major gifts fundraising, including direct frontline fundraising; or equivalent experience in business development with a social impact oriented company

• Strategic, enterprising and forward thinking, with the ability to develop and implement a major gifts strategy

• Demonstrable success in proposal preparation, and solicitation of donors (or equivalent experience with private sector clients and/or investors), or transferable skills

• Experience of identifying and engaging high net worth individuals

• Experience in completing prospect research and creating a pipeline of donor prospects through to cultivation, ask, and stewardship

• Strong organisational skills, including attention to detail and to process

• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral, including public speaking

• Outstanding people skills – empathetic and humble, as well as persuasive and confident

• Knowledge of rewilding, conservation and environmental issues

Desirable

• Experience in the rewilding, conservation or ecology sector

• Experience of setting up and leading a major donor programme

• Good working knowledge of using CRMs

• Proactive networking skills

• Appreciation of different types of philanthropic partnerships with individual donors, and the risks and opportunities these can bring for Rewilding Britain

• Experience in the development and implementation of a legacy giving strategy

• Budget forecasting & cost management

• Events management

• Experience of developing creative communications for donors

Behaviours 

Essential

• Driven and highly organised

• Positive collaborative attitude

• Flexible, proactive and open to change

• Ability to work effectively from home

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a tight-knit remote team

Desirable

• Creative approach to problem solving

• Thrive in a rapidly changing environment
   

Terms and conditions

Contract: This is a permanent contract, 4 days per week, though we are happy to discuss compressed hours if necessary. Salary is £35-42k (pro rata) depending on experience plus our standard benefits (e.g. 25 days holiday pro rata).

There will be some freedom for the person to determine their own working arrangements each week, within limitations, providing the work is delivered. 

Reporting lines: Reports to Rewilding Britain’s Head of Fundraising & Partnerships.

Start date: To be confirmed - but as soon as feasible.

Location: All staff work from home, using technologies to connect the team virtually, so you will need a suitable home office working environment and equipment. We meet face to face when necessary in different parts of the UK, and for regular all-staff sessions.

Equality in employment: Candidates will be shortlisted and selected according to suitability for the post without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Rewilding Britain is a charity registered in England and Wales (Charity no. 1159373), and Scotland (Charity no. SC045685) Registered office: The Courtyard, Shoreham Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3TN

Prospectus is pleased to be working with Turn2us to recruit their new Major Donor Manager. Turn2us believe no one in the UK should live in poverty. With a deep, committed, and impatient drive to support people to build financial security equitably across the UK, there could not be a more important time to join.

Turn2us are a flexible employer and you can learn more about the wider benefits package here. At Turn2us all employees are contractually obliged to come into the office a minimum of 4 days a month, specifics to be worked out within their teams.

The Major Donor Manager will primarily be responsible for an effective and systematic major donor programme for the organisation, building on existing relationships with supporters and identifying and developing new prospect major donors. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, you will deliver a cohesive major donor strategy, nurturing relationships with donors and ensuring new supporters are engaged and retained in the long term.

The selected candidate will have demonstrable experience of securing five figure gifts and will also have experience of achieving income against agreed targets. You will have highly developed interpersonal and communications skills and will enjoy networking and influencing. The Manager will also have experience of exceptional donor stewardship programmes and will be passionate about supporting people across the UK experiencing unpredictable employment, holding down several jobs to make ends meet, and dealing with the impact of structural instability in communities.

If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock 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.

Great opportunity to join this leading national animal charity who are looking for a senior major gifts fundraiser to secure income from major donors with the capacity to give six and seven figure gifts. The Charity is offering hybrid working with 2 days a week in their lovely open plan London offices.

The Role

Reporting to the Deputy Head of Philanthropy, you will manage a portfolio of ultra-high net worth individuals developing and nurturing meaningful long term relationships with them in order to deliver six figure and above multi-year gifts.

Working along side two other PG Managers with no line managment requirements this role is sitting in a collaboraive, supportive team.

Managing a portfolio of principal gift prospects and donors, from qualifying existing prospects/donors and developing the engagement and stewardship of prospects through the full life cycle of principal gift solicitation.

Ensure a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey which sets the charity apart from other charities in the same sector.

Partnering with the CEO and leadership team as well as other service delivery colleagues across the charity to develop relationships with prospects in your pipeline.

Support the Head of Philanthropy by developing, delivering and monitoring the principal gift elements of the fundraising strategy for the charity
Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with strategic objectives.

The Candidate
A confident communicator witha demonstrable track record of personally securing 6 figure major gifts from individuals in a charity environment to meet agreed targets.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This client is interviewing on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP

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 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.

Working for this childrens disability charity you will be responsible for the mid to high value programme, there is a real opportunity to shape the role. The role can be home based abn the charity will consider full or part time. This is a 12 month contract.

The Role
Identify the potential size and scope for Mid and High-Value giving at The National Deaf Childrens Society using insight and information gained from research, sector knowledge and database analysis.
Create, implement and manage a mid-level donor cultivation programme with a view to generate significant additional income for the charity.
Develop and manage the prospect pipeline, cultivating relationships with a range of high net worth individuals, meeting KPIs and delivering long-term sustainable income for the charity.
Work across the communications and services teams to design, develop and present tailored communications, compelling cases for support and innovative fundraising proposals for each prospect

The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of account managing a portfolio of major donors with a successful track record in delivering four and five figure donations in a charity setting.
Proven experience of researching, identifying and engaging new mid and high value donors, cultivating the relationship and inspiring them to make a gift.
Evidence of managing a prospect pipeline, creating bespoke cultivation plans delivering excellent donor stewardship.
Proven track record of collaborative working across teams to develop personalised funding proposals and tailored communications demonstrating the impact of donations.

5. Demonstrable track record of delivering against income budgets and KPIs.

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.

Working for this childrens disability charity you will be responsible for the mid to high value programme, there is a real opportunity to shape the role. The role can be home based abn the charity will consider full or part time. This is a 12 month contract.

The Role
Identify the potential size and scope for Mid and High-Value giving at The National Deaf Childrens Society using insight and information gained from research, sector knowledge and database analysis.
Create, implement and manage a mid-level donor cultivation programme with a view to generate significant additional income for the charity.
Develop and manage the prospect pipeline, cultivating relationships with a range of high net worth individuals, meeting KPIs and delivering long-term sustainable income for the charity.
Work across the communications and services teams to design, develop and present tailored communications, compelling cases for support and innovative fundraising proposals for each prospect

The Candidate
Demonstrable experience of account managing a portfolio of major donors with a successful track record in delivering four and five figure donations in a charity setting.
Proven experience of researching, identifying and engaging new mid and high value donors, cultivating the relationship and inspiring them to make a gift.
Evidence of managing a prospect pipeline, creating bespoke cultivation plans delivering excellent donor stewardship.
Proven track record of collaborative working across teams to develop personalised funding proposals and tailored communications demonstrating the impact of donations.

5. Demonstrable track record of delivering against income budgets and KPIs.

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.

Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with The Lord's Taverners in their search for a Major Donors and Special Events Executive.

The Lord's Taverners exist to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. They work across the UK and beyond to provide inclusive and impactful cricket programmes, empowering young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities to develop the knowledge, skills, capabilities and confidence required to overcome the challenges of inequality, raise their aspirations and reach their potential. With a new Director of Engagement and Partnerships in post, the organisation is investing in the fundraising team to help expand and grow the mission of the charity.

This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis at £28,000 per annum to work in a hybrid and flexible working model from their London Office.

The post holder will be supporting the development and delivery of the Major Donors and Special Events strategy, growing income in these areas of the portfolio. You will implement the Special Events strategy to deliver successful, engaging and profitable events and grow the income generated from Major Donors both via events and outside of them.

They are looking for someone with proven experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with high-net-worth supporters. The ideal candidate will have experience of delivering multiple fundraising initiatives and supporting high-net-worth individuals concurrently.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ariha Semontee 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.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a 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.

Major Trauma Centre Youth Crisis Independent Domestic Violence Advocate x 2

Location: King’s College Hospital / St George's Hospital & Solace Head Office

Salary: £29,000 pro rata per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Fixed term till 31st March 2023

Vacancy Reference: S167

Closing date: 12.08.22 at 10 am

Interview date: w/c 22.08.22

Solace is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across London. Our purpose is to bring to an end the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors, particularly women and children. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

About the Service

The Major Trauma Centre project support young people aged 11-25 who present at St Marys Hospital, Kings College Hospital, Royal London and St Georges Hospitals who have experienced, or are at risk of, domestic abuse, sexual violence, sexual exploitation, honour-based violence and any other form of violence against women and girls.

The MTC project is run in conjunction with youth violence charity, Redthread and together deliver excellent support for survivors, as well as training and advice for hospital staff.

This role provides intensive, crisis support to young people impacted by domestic and or sexual violence who presents at emergency hospital departments.

About the Role

MTC IDVA service provide person centred, trauma informed high quality case work support and advice to survivors who experienced domestic and/or sexual violence through needs and risk assessment while working in partnership with statutory and local agencies.  You will promote the service in the hospitals through building positive relationships with hospital staff, in particular safeguarding teams and clinicians, to ensure a steady flow of appropriate referrals while regularly deliver training to hospital staff to raise awareness of domestic abuse, safe enquiry and appropriate responding.

This position will require working pattern of two early shifts (7:30am to 3:30pm), two late shifts, (1pm to 9pm) twice a month. There will be one Friday late shift and one Saturday every 6 weeks. 

About You

We are looking for a passionate person who is committed to Solace’s values to foster innovation and continuous improvement in working practice, who is flexible and open to new challenges, ideas and experiences as well as committed to diversity and anti-discriminatory practice with extensive experience of supporting survivors of domestic abuse and sound knowledge of safeguarding young people as well as excellent knowledge of interventions and legal policies around VAWG in order to offer survivor the best choices.

To apply:

To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for Solace via the recruitment portal below and explain how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description.

Solace Women’s Aid values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from black minority and ethnic communities.

Solace is a Disability Confident employer. Please contact us if you require any additional support to apply for this role.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment we require all successful candidates will be required to complete a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure.

No agencies.

Title: Philanthropy Executive

Salary: £23,440 - £26,044 per annum depending on experience

Hours/Contract: 35 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover (up to 9 months)

Based: Office and/or home-based, based on candidate's preference (various locations across the UK available)

Closing date: Friday 19 August

Interview date: Thursday 25 August

We are looking for a Philanthropy Executive to join an experienced, high performing and ambitious team which is central to supporting the delivery of Marie Curie's strategic direction. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your experience in fundraising by working with a mixed portfolio of major gift supporters made up of trusts and foundations and individuals.

You will manage a portfolio of both current and prospective Trusts and Foundations and Individual donors and will be empowered to build your own relationships with our supporters. You will also work closely with the Philanthropy Manager and our dedicated Senior Volunteers and Patrons to secure philanthropic gifts. You will collaborate with peers and fellow team members, Philanthropy and Partnerships colleagues and other teams across Marie Curie, to provide the best supporter experience and produce compelling applications for funding.

You will have excellent relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to produce consistently high quality, imaginative and compelling written materials. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate how to apply current skills for use with a philanthropic audience, understand the process of soliciting and stewarding philanthropic donors and how to utilise a database effectively for fundraising purposes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team to learn and grow your fundraising career.

What we are looking for:

• A highly motivated fundraiser with superb relationship building skills and the ability to network effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills - confidence in dealing with people at all levels, demonstrating professionalism and diplomacy.
• Ability to produce consistently high quality, imaginative and compelling written materials; mailings, proposals and letters.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise activities.

What's in it for you:

• Continued access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
• Continuous development
• Industry leading training programmes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

Shortlisting and Interviews will happen on a rolling basis so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Agencies need not apply.

Philanthropy Executive (Trusts and Major Donor), a fantastic opportunity to join a National Charity. Initially a 9-month contract, with potential to be extended. Open to remote working and with offices based in C. London or various UK locations.

Experienced in Philanthropy Fundraising or a Fundraiser looking to transfer your skills? If you have excellent relationship management skills and a love for writing, this is a wonderful opportunity for personal development!

As the Philanthropy Executive (Trusts and Major Donor), you will join an experienced Philanthropy Team, working with a mixed portfolio of major gift supporters made up of trusts and foundations and individuals. You will:

• Manage a portfolio of both current and prospective Trusts and Foundations and Individual donors, and work closely with the Philanthropy Manager, dedicated Senior Volunteers and Patrons to secure gifts.
• Collaborate with Philanthropy and Partnerships colleagues and other teams to provide the best supporter experience and produce compelling applications for funding.
• With your excellent written and oral communication skills, build relationships and communicate with a wide range of individuals, producing quality, imaginative and compelling written materials, mailings, proposals and letters.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team to learn and grow your fundraising career. We are looking for you to be able to demonstrate how to apply your skills for use with a philanthropic audience, understanding the process of stewarding philanthropic donors and how to utilise a database effectively for fundraising purposes.

Salary is dependant on location/attendance to the London office; £23,400 - £26,044 base, + £3,500 London Weighting (With LW up to £29,544 per annum)