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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.
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Philanthropy Executive
£25,000 - £27,000 per year dependent on experience plus £3,000 per year for London Allowance
Full time, 35 hours per week
Office-based
Permanent contract
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic, life-limiting condition. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition. Our mission is to create a world where everyone living with cystic fibrosis will be able to look forward to a long and healthy life.
We’re looking for a talented and ambitious executive to join the Philanthropy team. The role will focus on developing the successful and thriving 65 Roses giving club, working with a portfolio of major donors and managing and growing a small trust programme in order to meet ambitious income targets.
This is an exciting time to join the Cystic Fibrosis Trust - the role fits someone used to working on multiple projects, who is creative and eager to get out and meet supporters.
You will have a track record of working with trusts or high net worth individuals, an understanding of cultivation and stewardship, an engaging communication style and a keen eye for detail.
Benefits include 30 days annual leave, flexible working and opportunities for learning and development.
Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday 6 June 2022.
Interviews expected on Thursday 9 June 2022.
The Cystic Fibrosis Trust welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from people with cystic fibrosis, disabled people, and Black, Asian and minority ethnic and LGBTQI+ candidates.
Please note: you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work for us and we will check this.
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BACKGROUND
The Helen Bamber Foundation (HBF) is a specialist clinical and human rights charity that works with people seeking asylum and refugees who are Survivors of trafficking, torture and other forms of extreme human cruelty. We believe that all Survivors should have safety, freedom and power to rebuild their lives
Asylum Aid (AA) is a committed and collaborative charity dedicated to protecting people from persecution by providing legal representation and access to justice for refugees and people seeking asylum.
In 2020, Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid came together to form the Helen Bamber Foundation Group, sharing a common mission of giving Survivors the strength to fly.
We exist to ensure that all Survivors of trafficking and torture are free, healthy and safe, are protected from re-victimisation, detention and poverty, and have the ability and agency to integrate in and contribute to the communities around them. We use our unique expertise to drive change and improve practice and policy for all Survivors, delivering impact beyond the clients we serve directly.
We are supported by our President, Dame Emma Thompson, who is a fantastic champion of our mission, and who hosts our flagship event, The Conversation, every year.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
This exciting role will support on the delivery of income from a range of donors, including high-value donors within our philanthropy and corporate income streams, for the Helen Bamber Foundation Group. This position is key for both Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid and the postholder will work closely with the teams’ senior leadership, enabling the Head of Fundraising and Communications and the Executive Director to build successful funding partnerships.
We are looking for a bright and ambitious fundraiser who is looking to develop their fundraising, communication and event-planning skills, and who is excited by the opportunity to work closely with a diverse range of funders. The Corporate and Philanthropy Executive will be results-focused, well-organised and an effective communicator. This role best suits someone who is eager to learn and work as part of a tight-knit and successful team, and who can respond creatively and proactively to our current and future donors’ requests.
The candidate will preferably have some experience working or volunteering in the charity sector, and we welcome applications from candidates with transferrable experience, such as working in an client-facing role, in a communications position, copywriting or in event-planning.
As Corporate and Philanthropy Executive, you will be reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Communications and will have an allocation of their time dedicated to directly supporting the Executive Director of Fundraising and Communications to achieve ambitious but realistic team income targets. The post holder will perform a wide range of responsibilities, such as researching new funding partners, developing bespoke funding proposals, supporting the coordination of our flagship philanthropy and corporate event, helping to steward existing relationships with corporate and philanthropic partners and generating new income from new partners.
You will be part of a Fundraising and Communications team that is collaborative, proactive, effective and dedicated to supporting Survivors of trafficking and torture. We have a great culture of learning and nurturing our talent internally and we are looking for someone who shares our drive to build successful funding partnerships which deliver impact for Survivors.
for more information regarding the Job Spacification and the role duties is attached.
Helen Bamber Foundation and Asylum Aid are equal opportunities and Living Wage employers. We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates as we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation.
Please note that the successful candidate will be offered the job subject to suitable references and a DBS (CRB) check.
Please submit an up-to-date CV and a short covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the listed duties, responsibilities and person specification to Alexandra Ciucu, Head of Fundraising and Communications . Interview date will take place on a rolling basis, so please apply as early as possible.
We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage. No agencies please.
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To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Head of Corporate Philanthropy to maximise philanthropic funding. A key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office’s (DARO) Charitable Partnerships team, you will identify, create and manage corporate philanthropic partnerships with local, national and global businesses. You will have an enthusiasm for building relationships, the skill to interact with high-level corporate professionals and academics, experience of delivering against KPIs and KPTs, along with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling case for support in both verbal and written form. There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to shape and develop the focus of their portfolio in collaboration with DARO leadership. For example, it is anticipated that corporate philanthropy can play a pivotal role in supporting scholarships, providing internships and mentors, research funding and wider knowledge transfer activities.
We are an ambitious and successful research-intensive University (one of the top 100 research-led universities globally) and have produced 10 Nobel Prize winners. Academics here are tackling some of the world’s most pressing global challenges such as antibody testing and COVID-19, the impact of climate change on our woodlands and forests, issues caused by migration and displacement, the rise in youth mental health issues, and the prevention of needless maternal deaths in the developing world. Our students come from nearly 150 countries and our flagship outreach programmes mean that almost 25% of our student population come from disadvantaged backgrounds, one of the highest proportions in the UK. Philanthropy has always played an important role in shaping the University, most recently in 2015 when we closed the Circles of Influence Campaign, which raised £193 million, making it the largest HE fundraising campaign outside Oxbridge and London. Through ‘Birmingham In Action’, philanthropy will continue to play a vital role in delivering projects to change lives locally, nationally, and internationally.
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mothers2mothers (m2m) is an Africa-based NGO that unlocks the potential of women to eliminate paediatric AIDS and create healthy families across ten sub-Saharan African countries. m2m trains, employs, and helps empower women living with HIV to work as community healthcare workers in understaffed health centres and underserved communities. Through a peer-to-peer approach, these ‘Mentor Mothers’ deliver a range of health services, advice, and support to women and their families. Started in Cape Town, South Africa in 2001 with an initial focus on preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, m2m has innovated and built on its strengths and now provides family-centred support for a range of related health and social issues spanning pregnancy, birth, childhood, and adolescence. It also partners with governments and other NGOs on the adoption of its programme to spread the Mentor Mother Model and its benefits.
We are looking for a Philanthropy Officer to join our dynamic fundraising team and support our Head of Philanthropy in taking m2m’s major donors and regular giving programme to the next level. This is a permanent and full-time position.
The role will suit someone who is self-motivated, creative, innovative, resourceful and highly professional.
The key purpose of the role will be:
- To lead the global strategy and programme for the Global Giving Circle (GGC), including a global programme of communications and events, working with global team members to meet targets and drive growth across Europe, the US and emerging markets.
- To drive new business by researching and building relationships with newly identified High Net Worth Individuals and connectors, in Europe and in the countries we operate in.
- To grow m2m’s pipeline of individual donors and prospects by undertaking prospect research and creating solicitation plans, organising cultivation events, and networking in Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.
- To engage and work with with external stakeholders, including our Trustees and connectors, to map prospects and grow our pipelines.
- To cultivate and steward a set of individual donors giving < £6K , ensuring they are kept up to date on the impact of their support and uplift where possible.
- To draft concise, persuasive, polished communications for external audiences, including leading on proposal development for a personal portfolio, and working collaboratively across entities to shape case statements and concept notes for individual audiences in the Europe and overseas.
- To provide ad-hoc support on special projects and events within agreed remits and timeframes, as directed.
- To support, plan and coordinate key events, which are related to the cultivation and stewardship of major donors and mid-level giving donors.
Global Giving Circle
- Work with the Head of Philanthropy, Europe and Global Resource Mobilisation teams to lead the Global Giving Circle (GGC) strategy to steward existing members, drive recruitment and grow the value of unrestricted funding.
- Ensure exceptional stewardship to members, by leading on a global communications calendar, events and meetings, and management of assets.
- Work with the Global Giving Co-Chair, members and connectors to drive growth, to meet personal and team targets.
- Stewardship of current members in Europe.
Major Gifts
- Manage and build a pipeline of prospective Major Donors to contribute to overall Philanthropy team targets and achieve a personal annual unrestricted revenue target.
- Support the Head of Philanthropy in creating new mechanisms for unrestricted giving in Europe and across sub-Saharan Africa.
- Actively participate in the African Philanthropy working group, to identify Major Donors in the countries we operate in, identifying and mapping prospects and creating engagement opportunities with Country Leads and Directors.
- Engage senior staff in advancing prospect relationships, including planning and coordinating their cultivation, proposal and solicitation efforts.
- Lead on our global major donor immersive experience in country in 2023, identifying and engaging our top global prospects and donors.
- Undertake prospect research and profiling on existing and prospective HNWI donors.
- Create solicitation plans to maximising HNWI donor revenue and prioritise individuals appropriately.
- Support the planning, coordination and implementation of key inspiring events and communications programme for Major Donors.
- Coordinate and prepare materials, data, and financial reviews for donor meetings and pitches.
- Create high quality fundraising assets to be distributed to HNWI donors.
- Ensure HNWI donor retention processes are executed to secure annual revenue targets.
- Maximise Salesforce as a tool for the Philanthropy Team, ensuring data is up to date for reporting and GDPR purposes.
Mid-Level Giving
- Manage thanking and stewardship of donors.
- Liaise with the wider fundraising team to create cultivation opportunities and events for new donors.
- Oversee the individual giving payment platforms, in conjunction with the Finance Manager.
- Develop an inspiring communications and individual giving donor-care programme with support from the Head of Philanthropy Europe.
- Work with the wider fundraising team to create stewardship pathways for those giving online or attending mass cultivation or community fundraising events.
Specific Projects
- Work with the team to deliver high quality stewardship events on schedule and within budget.
- Ensure effective and accurate recording of donor contact on Salesforce.
- Support on the delivery of ad-hoc events and other special projects where needed.
- Carry out any other reasonable tasks assigned by the Head of Philanthropy, Europe.
- Work with the wider fundraising team to develop prospecting activities across all m2m revenue area.
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- At least 3 years relevant experience.
- Previous experience of developing relationships with High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) and/or individual donors, particularly with driving new business.
- A strong understanding of major gift fundraising principles and practices. Excellent standards of donor/customer-care.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
Desirable:
- Experience of using database systems (e.g Salesforce).
- Experience of working with income and expenditure budgets.
Competencies:
Essential:
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Excellent written and numeracy skills, including excellent attention to detail.
- Target oriented.
- Highly organised and adept at managing multiple concurrent priorities.
- An ability to think creatively and to use own initiative.
- Ability to work under pressure, plan and prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines.
- An adaptable team player who is happy working in a small office and who is prepared to get involved in any task, big or small.
- Passion for and commitment to the mission and goals of mothers2mothers.
- Proven track record of being a self-starter.
- Ability to lead independent project involving the wider team, interns and volunteers as needed.
Desirable:
- An interest in and understanding of international development.
- An interest in and understanding of global health and gender issues.
- Knowledge and understanding of the charity sector and relevant fundraising codes of practice.
mothers2mothers is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people. Competitive salary packages will be negotiable in accordance with m2m’s remuneration policies.
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Frimley Health Charity aims to deliver substantial growth from our high value audiences over the next three years, with the Philanthropy team playing a vital part of that ambition. You will drive income from high-net-worth individuals, legacy, corporates and trusts & foundations, develop new and existing relationships, and offer exceptional experiences.
It's an exciting time to join the fundraising team at Frimley Health Charity, and we are looking for collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individuals to join our ambitious team of fundraising professionals. As we move into a new strategy period, focus will be placed on innovating new products and maximising opportunities to grow our audience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the MS Society with their search for a Philanthropy Officer to join their growing Philanthropy Team!
MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by multiple sclerosis. By campaigning, funding key research, and offering local support networks, MS Society is aiming to find treatment for everyone affected by MS and until then ensuring no one has to face it alone. With a pioneering research programme, now is an incredibly exciting time for the organisation and those supported by the charity.
As the Philanthropy Officer, you will be responsible for securing five-figure gifts from individuals and supporting larger six and seven-figure gifts. Engaging and stewarding a mix of existing and new major donors, this role offers exciting variety and an opportunity to grow your donor portfolio. With an exciting fundraising appeal happening right now, which aims to raise £100 million for research, you will get to work with an engaged Appeal Board and help steward key donors through the campaign. This role will also get to support the organisations growing Giving Club and will work collaboratively with the rest of the team to achieve a target of over £1.4million.
To be successful as the Philanthropy Officer, you will have proven experience of fundraising with high-value donors and securing four or five-figure gifts. You will be confident in building upon existing and new relationships with donors and internal stakeholders, through written and verbal communication. You will also be comfortable working towards financial targets and be a good team player who enjoys working collaboratively and also autonomously.
This role is a full-time permanent position that will have hybrid working in their new London offices. There are also opportunities to discuss flexible working.
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 Philanthropy Officer 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.
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Do you have experience in building relationships with donors and stakeholders? Are you passionate about seeing wildlife thrive in Hertfordshire and Middlesex?
The Senior Philanthropy Officer will be part of the Trust’s Development Team, providing a key role to develop and deliver our new Wildlife Philanthropy Programme. Working closely with Trust colleagues and Trustees, you will oversee the assessment of high level donor prospects and the development of fruitful relationships, resulting in significant income to support the Trust’s strategy ambitions.
We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic fundraiser with experience of developing productive relationships with donors. You’ll need strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to develop lasting and positive relationships with colleagues and Trust supporters. You must be a compelling advocate for the work of the Trust.
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 6th June.
Interviews: Friday 17th June – this will be either in person or online. Candidates may be asked to attend a second interview in person (date to be confirmed).
For more information and to apply, please download the application pack on the Trust’s website (see link below).
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please request a call back from Rose Gibson, the Trust’s Project Development Manager. Contact details can be found on the Trust website.
CVs will not be accepted.
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Prospectus is proud to be partnering exclusively with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra to appoint their new Head of Philanthropy. The CBSO is widely regarded as one of the most influential orchestras in Europe. It performs for over 200,000 concertgoers each year as well as running a sector-leading outreach programme which enriches people's lives through music across the West Midlands.
The Head of Philanthropy will primarily be responsible for engaging and stewarding a healthy portfolio of major donors as the CBSO realises the untapped support from this revenue stream. The Head of Philanthropy will personally be responsible for making the ask at the five and six figure level and will work closely with the Director of Development, Chief Executive, and Board members to secure significant funding for projects and core funding. Curating the involvement of these stakeholders will be a large part of the role, as will working toward incrementally increasing income targets each year.
The best candidate for this post will have experience of working with philanthropists in the arts and culture sector and will be a professional, driven major gifts fundraiser. Comfortable working to ambitious targets and reporting to the Director of Development, the Head of Philanthropy will play a vital internal role across CBSO, liaising with colleagues and other internal stakeholders to ensure major gifts are secured in the best and most efficient way.
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.
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Head of Philanthropy
Do you share our passion for helping young people build life-long belief in themselves and discover talents they never knew they had? Do you have the drive and determination to lead our Philanthropy and Major Giving team? If the answer is yes, we would love to hear from you.
Hours: 35 hours per week
Place of work: Central London with flexibility to work from home. The postholder will be expected to travel within the UK several times a month with occasional overnight stay depending on the location of donors.
Salary: £57,786 - £64,399 per annum dependent on experience
Benefits: We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working and an employee assistance programme.
The Fundraising Team
The DofE’s fundraising team raises £5m per year from Philanthropy and Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships and Events. It is an ambitious team which creates long lasting relationships and delivers exceptional donor experiences. The team is a vital part of the charity and will be pivotal in providing funds to underpin its strategy. Over the next 5 years the team will deliver funds of at least £25m to ensure the charity continues to deliver on its purpose. A key focus will be the DofE’s 70th Anniversary in 2026.
Summary and main purpose
The Head of Philanthropy is responsible for leading the Philanthropy and Major Giving (PMG) team which is part of the Fundraising team. The team is responsible for an annual budget of at least £3m with an ambition to grow this annually to at least £5m by 2025. During 2021/22 the team doubled its target. The Philanthropy and Major Giving team looks after a variety of relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family trusts and foundations.
Alongside the charity strategy, the Fundraising team have launched its next 5-year strategy. This exciting work will be supported by the Philanthropy and Major Giving team who will raise funds for key areas through a targeted approach. The strategy includes an ambition to diversify our income, with Legacies and Endowment, offering a real step change for the charity raising at least a further £25 million in the next 5 years.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates with In-depth knowledge and experience of best practice in Philanthropy and Major Gifts fundraising including Endowments and Legacies. Our ideal candidate will have a successful track record in a senior fundraising role working with high-net-worth individuals, family trusts and foundations.
What you will get
DofE is a well-known charity with a fantastic reputation. We are at an exciting time in our development under the inspiring leadership of our CEO Ruth Marvel and have ambitious plans for our Fundraising department. You will be joining an experienced and hardworking team and working in a collegiate and inclusive atmosphere. The work can be challenging, and humbling at times, but it’s also hugely rewarding and meaningful.
DofE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive staff team and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop, promote and value people without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. In order to meet the changing needs and aspirations of the most diverse generation of young adults ever, our staff need a range of perspectives, skills, and lived experience. While we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds to join our passionate and friendly team, at present people of colour and disabled people are not as well represented as we would like. As such we particularly encourage applicants from these backgrounds.
How to apply
Please download the candidate information pack for further information before you apply. Application is by CV and a covering letter which should indicate why you are interested in applying for the role and how you meet the role requirements.
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 with making the application process work for you.
The closing date for applications is Monday 6th June but applications will be considered as they come in so, please do apply at your earliest convenience. Shortlisting telephone or online interviews will take place the next couple of weeks thereafter and interviews with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award will be towards the end of June.
Head of Philanthropy
University of Bath
Salary: £42,149 - £50,296, depending on experience
Type: 0.8 or 1 FTE / permanent
Location: Bath, UK (hybrid office and home working available)
Are you looking for an opportunity to help train the leaders of tomorrow and champion research that tackles global challenges?
The University of Bath is one of the most innovative and high performing Universities in the UK surrounded by beautiful countryside, and the City of Bath with its historic charm and social activity only a short distance away, creating an excellent environment in which to work. Home to over 19,000 students from 147 different countries, Bath has a reputation for both research and teaching excellence. Consistently ranked in the Top 10 in the UK and with its strong international profile, the University has an ambitious agenda for the future.
The University is looking to appoint four Head of Philanthropy positions within the Department of Development and Alumni Relations, who will each be responsible for their own theme. These include Student Support – providing opportunities to train tomorrow’s leaders and innovators – as well as our three primary research areas: Sustainability; Health & Wellbeing; and Digital.
The University is aware of its responsibility to contribute to the global good and these ‘Bath Beacons’ are all at the heart of the greatest global challenges and opportunities of our time. Key to achieving our ambition is generating increased research income to enable us to innovate, explore new areas and invest in new infrastructure to tackle the most profound and challenging problems.
The department is currently on a significant growth path and there has never been a more exciting time to join. The Head of Philanthropy roles will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies for pipeline of student support focussed prospects and priorities (£250k+). The postholders will identify, cultivate and secure major gifts from High Net Worth individuals and companies in the UK and internationally, including alumni and non-alumni.
You will identify and manage a portfolio of approximately 100 of the University’s prospective donors in the UK and overseas, cultivating a relationship between them and the University. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will help shape the strategic direction for fundraising at the University and ensure there is a portfolio of sophisticated and effective University projects and initiatives, prioritised by the University and suitable for principal gift fundraising. You will develop new fundraising audiences locally, nationally, and internationally, including HNW non-alumni.
The ideal candidates will have a proven track record of raising 5, 6, and 7 figure charitable gifts, managing the process from cultivation to stewardship, with experience of taking strategic ideas and delivering operational reality. You will be able to translate complex themes and projects for a lay audience, and come with expertise in developing and maintaining policies and procedures – ideally gift acceptance and data protection. Importantly you will be highly effective at working as part of a team, and can guide and influence a range of stakeholders, in particular senior-level prospects, donors, and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we would very much like to hear from you.
The University of Bath is committed to achieving an educational and working environment which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, disability, religious or political beliefs, age, sexual orientation or offending background.
Although based at the University, a balance of home and office working is available.
Closing date for applications: By 9 a.m., Wednesday 25th May 2022
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Our client is a human rights charity. they stand for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, questioning and ace (LGBTQ+) people everywhere. They imagine a world where all LGBTQ+ people are free to be themselves and they can live their lives to the full.
Over the last 30 years, they have helped create transformative change in the lives of LGBTQ+ people in the UK. Their campaigns drive positive change in public attitudes and public policy. They ensure LGBTQ+ people can thrive throughout their lives by building deep, sustained change programmes with the institutions that have the biggest impact on them, whether they're learning, working, praying or playing sport.
As Associate Director, Philanthropy and Partnerships, you would be a key part of a team of driven, passionate people who are working together to deliver their Free to Be Strategy (2021-25). For this role they are looking for someone who can roll up their sleeves, manage their own portfolio of donors and partners as well as inspire their team to steward high quality relationships. This person should have experience of negotiating and closing deals and donations, as well as the ability to create and cultivate impactful relationships.
Their people make up a vibrant, dynamic community. Lots their staff have a personal investment in the work they do, and they come from a wide range of backgrounds. They're proud of this diversity, and of their support for one another – in their teams, their network groups, and their friendships.
Salary: £52,780 (London) £51,280 (outside London)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Location: Farringdon
Closing Date: 8 June 2022
You may have experience of the following: Associate Director, Communications Manager, Internal Engagement, Internal Communications Manager, Corporate Philanthropy Manager, Partnerships Manager, Head of Philanthropy, Head of Partnerships, Fundraiser, Senior Fundraising Officer, Fundraising Manager, Head of Fundraising, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Business Development Manager, etc.
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The Trusts programme at Dementia UK has grown significantly in the past few years, and we now need a Trusts Executive to work directly with some of our most generous supporters from charitable trusts and foundations to ensure they feel connected to our charity and that they understand how their support makes a difference to the lives of families facing dementia.
The Trusts Executive will be responsible for cultivating and stewarding their own pool of charitable trusts and foundations; supporting the Trusts Manager on the wider trusts programme including through the collation and management of a bank of information for all fundable projects; ensuring the team have robust and compliant processes in place; and leading on all administrative aspects of the trusts programme.
As part of our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, we shortlist on the basis of responses to the application questions only. Although we need a CV, it will not be used to shortlist and so candidates need to make sure they fully answer the questions.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is a world-renowned organisation helping to fund projects that benefit cancer patients across the UK & internationally
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity (RMCC) raises money solely to support The Royal Marsden, a world-leading cancer centre. Together with the hospital we ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. From funding state-of-the-art equipment and ground-breaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, RMCC funds the development of new ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. Our recent emergency appeal raised over £2m to support hospital staff and patients through the Covid-19 pandemic.
We are halfway through an ambitious three-year strategy that will deliver £80m of funding to support a world-class programme of research, treatment and care. We are also in the final stages of a £70 million capital appeal to build the Oak Cancer Centre at The Royal Marsden in Sutton.
The Philanthropy & Partnerships directorate has led the majority of this fundraising, successfully securing a lead donation of £25 million and multiple 7 and 6 figure donations from trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partners and special events/high value committee supporters. The Charity is now working closely with the hospital on exciting plans for a new major redevelopment project to launch in 2022/23 on the Chelsea site.
About the Role
As Head of Philanthropy Research & Operations, you will lead on the development and delivery of our prospect research and pipeline strategy, a vital part of the Philanthropy & Partnerships team’s ambition to raise significant funds from major donors, trusts, high value committees and corporate supporters.
As part of a wider operational remit, you will ensure our team has the right management information needed to make informed business decisions, including income reporting and pipeline management.
The successful candidate will also take a lead role in reviewing and promoting the Philanthropy & Partnerships team’s compliance with relevant legislation and act as an expert, when required, across the charity. This will include working closely with the Head of Data & Fundraising Operations, particularly in the context of data protection and supporter privacy.
Key areas of responsibility
• Lead on the development and implementation of RMCC’s prospect research and management strategy, ensuring the development of an overall research strategy as well as plans in support of each of the high value income streams.
• Lead on resource planning for the prospect research team, liaising and negotiating with a variety of stakeholders.
• Lead on the development and implementation of prospect management procedures and reporting, working closely with the Philanthropy & Partnerships Leadership Team. Includes driving and reviewing the agenda for regular team prospect tracking meetings and identifying other mechanisms for improving high value prospect management.
• Lead a prospect research team which delivers prospect identification to meet agreed KPIs and high-quality insightful prospect research briefings on individuals, trusts and corporates for the Philanthropy & Partnerships team, members of senior leadership as well as senior volunteers and Board members.
• Lead on the development of high value supporter identification across RMCC, liaising with colleagues to ensure supporters are identified early and have an appropriate supporter journey at the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity..
We are running an open recruitment process and will progress to interviews as applications are received.
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Philanthropy Fundraiser
£29,000 - £34,000 pa + benefits (including 25 days annual leave and pension, flexible working options available)
Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7TW
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are rebuilding and growing!
Following a difficult year, we are pleased to be in a position to begin growing our care teams so that we can continue to deliver a high-quality family support service to more families in need. Our strategic plan is to rebuild and then continue to grow, so this is a perfect time to join us as we are in the process of opening two new Care teams this year in Liverpool and Reading.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity provides emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint a Philanthropy Fundraiser who will be responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and trusts to raise the funds we need to deliver our services. Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, you will have the autonomy to develop your own ways of working, managing Rainbow Trust’s Major Funder programme.
With our growth plans, this is an exciting time to join the team. Have you experience in working in a busy environment where you are using your persuasive approach to develop great relationships? Perhaps you have been a headhunter, or you are currently working in the commercial sector in a role that requires you get to know important clients well and are ready for a move into the Charity sector where you can use your skills to make a difference to people’s lives.
Are you interested in understanding people, with a high level of emotional intelligence and thrive when you can use these skills to hit targets and grow income?
The role gives you the opportunity to develop your research and communication skills, when you plan to engage new donors and write compelling funding proposals and reports.
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey (some flexible, remote working options available)
What we’re looking for:
- A motivating, empathetic and persuasive communicator – you have clear and creative writing skills, are skilled at writing funding proposals and communicate confidently in person and over the phone. An ability to empathise with donors and communicate effectively about our work with children and families, and our strategy, is key.
- Friendly, enthusiastic and socially-focused – you quickly connect with others and build effective working relationships.
- People-oriented and outgoing – you are naturally warm with a sincere appreciation for people and how they are each uniquely motivated.
- Knowledge of the principles that underpin good customer care, and competent in charity law as it applies to fundraising – you adhere to established guidelines, policies and procedures, and provide outstanding stewardship.
- You thrive working at a faster-than-average pace on multiple priorities simultaneously – results-oriented and a fast learner, you respond quickly to pressure and a changing environment.
- Confident use of MSOffice and experience of using a CRM database – you have strong attention to detail, are comfortable working with data, and produce high quality accurate work.
- Applications will be particularly welcome from those who have experience of working for a fundraising charity – working with high-net-worth individuals and/or trusts and foundations and managing volunteers.
What we offer:
We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and a covering letter highlighting why your application should be considered above others to via the link. Interviews will take place either at our Head Office in Leatherhead or on Zoom, with the dates to be confirmed.
We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
As a CQC registered organisation, it is an expectation that all Rainbow Trust employees are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (unless medically exempt).
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation. Registered Charity No: 1070532