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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.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Circa £40,000 per annum
Three year fixed-term contract
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as the Philanthropy team at UNICEF UK expands to build on it’s incredible successes over the past few years.
This specific role will focus on building UNICEF UK’s relationships with Faith and Membership based organisations and individuals motivated by their faith, with the aim to achieve multi-year, strategic partnerships.
You will have a solid understanding of the current philanthropy and ideally, faith motivated giving, trends and how organisations are catering to this landscape. You will also have experience of securing at least five-figure level gifts from philanthropists or trusts and foundations.
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 10 June 2022.
Interview date: Tuesday 28 June 2022 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
We are gradually moving back to our offices on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We are happy to discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact our Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
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Want to protect people and planet? Come join us! We have an exciting opportunity for an interim Philanthropy Manager to join our Major Partnerships team. The Major Partnerships team manages around £5 million of relationships with major and high value donors, trusts and statutory funders, and corporate partners. We are a fun, knowledgeable and passionate team looking to grow our income.
The Philanthropy Manager role is maternity cover for one half of a job share partnership focusing on major and high value donor relationships. Alongside the job share partner, the role manages a team comprising one Senior Philanthropy Officer, one Prospect Research Officer, and two Philanthropy Officers. The Prospect Research Officer and one of the Philanthropy Officers are new to the team this financial year, highlighting the investment being made to the Philanthropy programme. The individual will (co)-lead on the strategic direction of the high value and major donor programmes.
Key Skills and Attributes:
The Philanthropy Manager (job share) is a pivotal role (two-three days per week) to help us generate the income needed to help tackle the urgent climate crisis. You will co-lead the strategic development of the whole philanthropy programme for growth.
The successful candidate will have experience of creatively and successfully managing individuals or a small team. You will demonstrate genuine and thoughtful ways to engage current and prospective donors and contribute to developing our portfolio of propositions for donors. You will be a confident relationship-builder and have the ability to act as an interpreter between donors and colleagues, from SLT to board members.
The team:
In addition to the Philanthropy team, you will work closely with an Events & Stewardship Officer and the Major Partnerships Team Assistant who deliver cross-team functions within the Major Partnerships team.
Closing date: 12th June 2022
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments: We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role.
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We're looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract to take a lead on managing ClientEarth’s portfolio of private philanthropic support, helping to drive the growth of this vital income stream for ClientEarth.
The Philanthropy Manager is a key role in our growing development team and will assist the Head of Philanthropy in managing and delivering ClientEarth’s fast-growing private philanthropy, including supporting with strategy setting for the short, medium, and long-term needs of the team, delivering on the team KPIs and meeting budgetary targets.
Main Duties
- Implement the global philanthropy strategy as part of the overall fundraising strategy, liaising with senior leadership, programme leads, communications and finance so as to ensure ClientEarth can maximise the potential income from corporate, restricted and unrestricted income streams.
- Actively solicit, maintain and manage donor relationships across assigned portfolio as well as collaborating with the Global Head of Philanthropy and Philanthropy Manager to achieve shared income target objectives;
- Implement strategies for significant major donor relationships at all stages of the donor pipeline
- Manage relationships with stakeholders and act as a key facilitator and steward of relationships between supporters, senior staff and programme staff
Role requirements
- Significant fundraising management experience working in the development or philanthropy fields
- Demonstrable experience of securing five (or higher) figure gifts as well as multi-year commitments
- Ability to lead on multiple workstreams and respond to competing deadlines and emerging opportunities.
- Fluent (CEFR level C2) in English
Further Information
Have a question about this job? Please visit our Careers site for advice on applying, FAQs, and more.
Flexible working: Our flexible working policy allows our people the choice to decide to work from home in the country where their contract of employment is issued for 80% of their month, with the other 20% of their month being office-based See our Benefits page for more.
ClientEarth values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We aim to appoint the most suitable candidate at all times and welcome applications from people from all different backgrounds.
Please note that ClientEarth is only able to employ those who have the pre-existing legal right to work in the UK.
ClientEarth is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal services to third parties.
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Are you a talented high-value fundraiser that wants to make a real impact? Do you have experience in soliciting major gifts of £10,000 and above from individuals? Can you help deliver a philanthropy strategy at one of the country’s biggest charities?
If so, you could be the Philanthropy Development Manager we are looking for!
About the role
You’ll work closely with the Head of Major Gifts in the Philanthropy team to build and maintain a portfolio of individual prospects and donors with capacity to make gifts of £10,000 - £100,000 (leadership gifts), involving volunteers and staff across British Heart Foundation (BHF) as required.
As an ambassador for the BHF, you’ll proactively identify and qualify new prospects, engage existing and lapsed donors, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the Philanthropy team to manage a new Giving Club that incentivises donors to make multi-year pledges.
Ensuring our database is kept fully up to date, you'll coordinate with other fundraisers and teams to facilitate collaboration across the organisation.
You’ll deliver agreed annual targets and help drive income for research that will save and improve the lives of people affected by cardiovascular disease in this country and around the world.
We have two roles available: One permanent contract and one 12-month fixed term contract, covering family leave.
Working arrangements
This is a dual location role, with your working time split between your Home and several days per month at least in our London Office. As part of the role, you will also need to travel into London and elsewhere for meetings with donors, as and when required. This will allow us to unlock our best work for our cause, blending the best of home and office working.
Here at the BHF we understand that you might need a little help balancing your work and home life. Many of our people work flexibly in many different ways. Please feel free to talk to us about the flexibility you may need; we’re happy to explore what’s possible for you and the role.
About the team
BHF is creating a culture that drives transformational and sustainable income through philanthropic giving, from high-value donors in the UK and overseas. To achieve this vision, we are building a high performing Philanthropy team comprising dynamic fundraisers working with individual donors or trusts and foundations, talented proposition writers, research and insight specialists, and event and stewardship experts.
Sitting within the Philanthropy team, the Major Gifts team focuses on individual donors and is led by the Head of Major Gifts. It comprises two Philanthropy Lead posts (gifts of £75,000 and above) and two Philanthropy Development Manager posts (gifts of £10,000 and above).
To realise our ambitions, we need to raise significant additional funds to accelerate and drive critical research. Raising funds through philanthropy is a key area of our income generating strategy for 2030.
About you
An ambitious and dynamic fundraiser, with a track record of securing gifts of £10,000 or above from new, cold prospects and existing donors. You will have worked successfully with influential volunteers to deliver income in a large and complex organisation.
With a natural flare for identifying and cultivating relationships, and strong planning and prioritisation skills, you’ll be able to manage a portfolio of 100 - 150 prospects, across the various stages of identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship.
To be successful in this role you will be:
• An exceptionable fundraiser who can demonstrate building relationships with emotional intelligence, and empathy when working with others.
• A skilled and brave strategic and project manager, who can develop clear, efficient and logical plans to achieve goals.
• Optimistic and positive, with excellent communication skills and able to inspire confidence in donors as well as senior internal and external stakeholders.
• An excellent writer, with a keen eye for grammar who can transform complex project information into compelling stories and content for a high-value audience.
• Meticulous with high attention to detail.
• Proficient at using data and evidence to monitor KPI’s, track trends and help us make informed decisions.
• Driven and ambitious to deliver our high-value income strategy.
About us
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
We celebrate diversity and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Diversity and Inclusion forms a main pillar in our People Experience Strategy. Our aim is for all of our colleagues and volunteers to bring their true self to work, so we can continue to fund life saving research.
What can we offer you
To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of this page.
Interview process
The interview process will be held over MS Teams.
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Hours - Full-time (with potential to consider part-time)
Location - City Road EC1 with hybrid working pattern
Benefits - Excellent package including 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata)
Are you a senior relationship fundraiser with a passion for healthcare?
You will play an important part in building philanthropy at Moorfields Eye Charity to help meet the aims of our ambitious five year business plan for growth, including securing philanthropic income for Oriel - our £100m joint fundraisingcampaign with UCL. You work will also support world-leading eye research, and education along with patient care, to provide life-changing eye health for millions of people in the UK and around the world.
About the role
This is a varied, highly collaborative and strategically focused role that will require you to work independently and confidently, developing important relationships with key colleagues, and senior stakeholders across the charity, hospital and UCL.
You will manage a mixed portfolio of individual, trust and foundation and corporate prospects capable of making significant gifts at the five, six and seven figure level to secure philanthropic support for the campaign and other funding priorities. You will devise effective cultivation and solicitation strategies.
You will be critical to the successful delivery of this campaign and to the charity's wider and exciting growth ambitions and create a step change in the role of philanthropy across the partnership.
About you
You will be a confident, self-starter with significant relationship fundraising experience or commercial experience where you can demonstrate managing major funding relationships at the five, six and seven figure level. We are open to sector background.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build strong relationships and influence and lead others. You will be able to quickly absorb complex information and effectively communicate it to a non-academic audience.
We are looking for a strategic candidate who can think creatively, plan, problem solve and implement decisions in a fast paced and evolving environment.
For more information and to view the job description for this role please visit https://charitypeople.uk/moorfields.
To apply
Please send your CV to Emma at Charity People. If your profile fits what we are looking for we'll be in touch with further details and to arrange a phone or video call. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews are happening on a rolling basis.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.
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Are you a philanthropy fundraiser who sees the potential in young people when given purpose and opportunity?
From centre-based play and sports provisions to art, music and outreach programmes, Bolton Lads and Girls Club provide support for thousands of children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with both universal and targeted services - 7 days a week, 51 weeks of the year.
In this brand-new Philanthropy Manager role, you'll use your fundraising expertise to show major donors and patrons how their support can transform and shape young people's lives.
Salary: Circa £38,000
Location: Hybrid working, a mix of office and home
Flexible, life and family-friendly, also open to a 4 day week
About the role
You'll lead and develop a philanthropy fundraising strategy to successfully increase income generation through five and six figure gifts. Stewardship strategies, development plans for existing and new supporters, and leading on complex proposals will all be part of your remit.
You'll work to realistic targets with a range of projects and programmes, as well as exciting new strategic and organisational developments to engage supporters, allowing them the opportunity to invest in the fabric and growth of the charity.
About the person
We're looking for an experienced income generator; either a professional fundraiser confident with five and six figure asks, or a sales/business development professional looking to make their move into the charity sector.
You'll have the ability to identify and research new prospects, and proven ability of building long-term relationships with decision-makers and senior business owners and leaders.
You have exceptional communications skills and a high level of emotional intelligence.
In return, BLGC offers a fantastic benefits package, flexibility, and the opportunity to see the difference you are making to young people's lives everyday.
To apply: Please get in touch with a copy of your CV or profile in the first instance to our North West consultant, Amelia Lee.
Deadline: Only because this role has been previously advertised, we will be recruiting on a rolling basis for this opportunity, so please get in touch ASAP if you are interested.
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Have you got a flare for fundraising? Are you skilled at building philanthropic partnerships with corporate and charitable organisations? Do you enjoy working with a dynamic range of colleagues and partners to deliver tangible social impact? If so, we want to hear from you!
You will be part of the Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy Team in the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA) and will be responsible for growing high value relationships with corporate and charitable organisations across a range of research, education and scholarship programmes. Ultimately you will be working to secure significant philanthropic funds in support of the University’s wide-ranging charitable objectives.
You will bring drive, creativity and enthusiasm to the role and use your knowledge of fundraising, relationship management and bid development to hit key objectives around projects supported and philanthropic income generated.
This is an exciting time to be joining our team. The University is embarking upon delivering its mission to become a University for Public Good and has just made a significant investment to increase philanthropy and alumni engagement over the next 10 years as we look to establish a more representative and inclusive community.
We are looking for people with:
- Experience of securing six-figure and higher philanthropic gifts
- Experience of managing relationships with corporate and/or charitable organisations
- Experience of bid/proposal development and submission processes
- Understanding of the principles of fundraising and philanthropic income generation
- Strong track record of successfully working both independently and collaboratively to navigate and correctly prioritise in a multi-project, multi-stakeholder environment.
Please see the attached job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria; we ask that you cover all of these in your application.
Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni
We are looking for a Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy Manager to play a crucial role in the Office of Philanthropic Partnerships and Alumni (OPPA). OPPA is responsible for cultivating relationships with philanthropic donors and volunteers and maintaining life-long links with our alumni community through a range of benefits and services.
The Corporate and Foundation Philanthropy Manager will join an expanding team of creative, visionary and dedicated professionals. The role will work with colleagues to achieve ambitious new goals to increase philanthropy and volunteering and develop a sector-leading alumni engagement programme.
To learn more about the department and what it is like to work here, please visit our recruitment microsite
Salary and benefits
We offer a supportive and inclusive environment for colleagues. Our new flexible hybrid working enables staff to find the right balance to work and life with colleagues working between home and the office.
- Salary £40,927 - £50,296 a year
- Hybrid working (between home and office)
- 30 days annual leave pro rata (38 including bank holidays)
- Generous pension scheme
See our employee benefits page for the full package of optional benefits and special offers.
This is a fixed term contract for 12 months to cover maternity leave.
Interview date: to be confirmed
If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact Dan Zastawny, Head of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships at OPPA
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is pleased to have partnered with Bookmark in their search for a Philanthropy Manager. Following the pandemic, the number of children leaving primary education unable to read has risen. Bookmark are addressing this through their volunteer led reading programme.
About Bookmark
Bookmark's mission is to ensure every child can read. In a normal year, eight children in an average class will leave primary school unable to read well. These children will struggle in school and beyond. They are at risk of becoming one of 7 million UK adults who struggle with basic reading.
Since 2018, Bookmark has delivered over 20, 000 reading sessions to children at risk of being left behind. They are now growing and have ambitious plans to expand.
Culture & Benefits
- Small friendly, creative environment
- Flexible, hybrid home/office model
- Full or part-time
- Salary £38, 000 - £40, 000
- Lovely office by Soho/Piccadilly Circus
About the role
You will join a small and ambitious fundraising team. Your role as Philanthropy Manager will be to build a portfolio of major donors
and raise funds that will directly impact Bookmark's sustainability and growth. You will manage donors giving £10,000 or more. You will ensure that there is a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey.
Bookmark have a newly established Giving Circle called The Literacy Network so you will have a clearly defined project to own,
drive forward and be proud of.
You will work closely with Bookmark's senior volunteers, Chair of Trustees and Corporate Partnerships board, who have fantastic
networks and are responsive and involved.
About you
We are looking for an experienced relationship fundraiser with a successful track record of raising income from major gift or corporate fundraising or in a commercial business role.
You will have strong communication skills demonstrated by strong relationships with major donors/clients and colleagues. You will have the ability to influence, motivate and persuade people to donate. You will also be an excellent writer, able to write successful, inspiring and emotive content and create compelling cases for support and proposals.
Your ability to be organised, manage a pipeline, plan for your portfolio will be key to your success in this role.
To apply please send your CV to Emma Adams at Charity People. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as interviews
are happening on a rolling basis.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities with which we work.
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Part home/Part office (Edinburgh) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as part of our ambitious and successful Scotland Team.
The partnership lead role is a key position for the UNICEF in Scotland Team. You will join a team of high-performing colleagues, aiming to maximize income and support for UNICEF in Scotland. This will be achieved through building high value relationships with new donors and enhancing existing partnerships. You will directly manage the newly created partnership manager role.
You will succeed in this role if you have a track record in personally securing donations from philanthropic sources, at the five and six figure level. You will also have proven team management experience; with a good track record of supporting line reports to feel empowered, valued and able to work on their own initiative. You will be passionate about what UNICEF is trying to achieve for children.
Act now and visit our website via the link, to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, 27 May 2022.
Interview date: 14 or 15 June 2022, via video conferencing (MS Teams).
The UK Committee for UNICEF in Scotland team are gradually moving back to our office in Edinburgh, and we anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office and the rest of the time from home. We are happy to discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
This organisation can help women beat the odds and succeed as entrepreneurs. The money they earn and the confidence they gain changes everything. Whole families and communities rise with them.
Since 2003, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, they've helped 3 million women launch small businesses that can stand the test of time. Some are smallholder farmers learning to stand up to climate change. Some are refugees starting a new life after running from conflict. Others are young women and girls with few opportunities starting to dream - and plan - for the future.
As Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will be required to grow income, securing five and six figure gifts from new and existing donors. You will need to have an entrepreneurial approach to fundraising and have a proven track record of securing gifts from corporates, major donors and/or foundations. Experience working in an international development charity would beneficial but not essential.
For further information on this role with details on how to apply please contact: [email protected] or call 0207 820 7331.
The hiring manager is seeing applications as they come in so please get in touch ASAP and send your CV to Hannah at Harris Hill.
Salary is £35,000 - £42,000
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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Title: Philanthropy & Patrons Manager
Salary: £31,578 - £35,086 pro-rata per annum depending on experience
Hours/Contract: 24.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover (up to seven months)
Based: Home based
Closing date:?24th May 2022
Interview date: TBC
We are looking for a Philanthropy and Patrons Manager to join an experienced, high performing and ambitious team which is central to supporting the delivery of Marie Curie's strategic direction. In this varied role, you will manage major trust and individual relationships for Marie Curie as well as the development and delivery of the Senior Volunteer strategy, the Philanthropy events programme and the management of a trust mailing programme.
You will have excellent relationship building, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to produce consistently high quality, imaginative and compelling written materials and inspiring narrative. The ideal candidate will have experience in a Philanthropy role and a track record of personally securing high value gifts.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team and make a significant contribution to Marie Curie's mission.
What we are looking for:
A highly motived and experienced major gifts fundraiser with superb communication skills.
Extensive knowledge of charitable trusts and individual philanthropy.
Proven experience of successfully securing significant gifts and delivering excellent supporter experience.
Experience of initiating and building excellent relationships with key contacts.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise.
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.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.? Agencies need not apply.
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Location: Swindon – some flexibility to WFH
We are working in partnership with a Hospice that has provided dedicated end-of-life care service for people living in Swindon, Marlborough and northeast Wiltshire. They bring care, comfort, and confidence, around the clock, every day of the year.
We are partnering with the hospice to recruit a Philanthropy Fundraising Manager. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Proven track record of building long term meaningful relationships
- Successful stewardship experience
- Proven experience and knowledge of trusts and foundations
- Strong creative writing skills to prepare effective bid proposals
- Excellent communication skills but written and verbal
The Philanthropy Fundraising Manager role is to maximise income from charitable trusts, foundations, non-statutory funding bodies, corporates, major donors and legators through compelling, creative and persuasive applications, cases for support and excellent engagement to develop and grow major gift income, by identifying and researching prospects and delivering exceptional stewardship activities.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in these roles, please submit your CV with a supporting statement, to Sandra Smith, Charisma Charity Recruitment via the Charisma website.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
Due to the immediate requirement and nature of this role, please apply as soon as possible. Our client will be assessing applications as they are received therefore the role may close early.
Closing date for applications: 06/06/22
Interview date: Rolling
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Fantastic flexible remote working opportunity for two experienced corporate fundraisers to join The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). The DEC is a unique and dynamic membership organisation which compromises 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian agencies, such as ActionAid, Oxfam, British Red Cross and Save the Children, to name a few, and who work to launch appeals in response to humanitarian emergencies such as the current Ukraine Appeal.
The TPP team is supporting the DEC with the search for two Philanthropy and Partnerships Account Managers. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across account management and new business of corporates, high value donors and trusts and foundations. You will retain and grow income through managing a portfolio that provides personalised stewardship to high-value national brand partnerships, across a variety of sectors and activities. This role will be weighted towards corporate account management.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract and reporting to the Philanthropy Partnerships Lead, responsible for:
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Providing excellent account management and day-to-day stewardship to a portfolio of six and seven figure high profile corporate partnerships with national brands
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Assisting in excellent stewardship of high-value donors and trusts and foundations; including day-today stewardship and coordinating events
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Working on proactive and reactive new business prospects and confidently assessing the long-term value of each opportunity
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Promptly informing partners of an appeal launch, as well as providing them with everything they need to deliver partnership activity, such as information and assets
This role will suit an experienced corporate fundraiser with a real interest and passion for international humanitarian organisations. You will have demonstrable experience of a wide range of corporate partnerships and be comfortable managing high profile and high value partnerships. It is important that you can showcase experience in retaining partnerships, as well as spotting areas for development, so that all relationships are reaching their maximum potential. Above all, you need to be an exceptional relationship builder, who is dynamic and happy working under pressure to excel in this role.
To apply, please send through a CV in response to this advert in the first instance, and a TPP consultant will follow up with information about the role, organisation and recruitment process.
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Prospectus is pleased to be working with the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to recruit their new Interim Philanthropy Development Manager. Since its foundation 60 years ago, BHF and its research has been responsible for reducing annual UK deaths from heart and circulatory diseases by half. The Interim Philanthropy Development Manager is a pivotal fixed term contract and it's a great time to join!
The Interim Philanthropy Development Manager will work closely with the Head of Major Gifts to build and maintain a portfolio of individual prospects and donors with capacity to make gifts of £10,000-£100,000 (leadership gifts), involving volunteers and staff across British Heart Foundation as required. An ambassador for BHF you'll proactively identify and qualify new prospects and work collaboratively with the Donor Relations team to design, develop and deliver a giving programme that incentivises donors to make major gifts.
To be successful in this role you will be a talented and ambitious high donor fundraiser with experience in identifying and developing major gifts and securing five and six figure gifts. You will be confident in and have flare for managing a portfolio of prospects across the various stages of identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. If this sounds like you then do get in touch!
If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Jessica Stoddart 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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