About the role

Sense International has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious fundraiser to join our team as a Philanthropy Manager and help take our fundraising to the next level. This full time position will initially be homeworking, but will be based at our head office in King’s Cross, London, post pandemic. 

Sense International’s philanthropy income has grown considerably in the last 2 years and this role continues to be integral to our success. Due to the proximity you will have to our projects and county teams you will witness first-hand how your work directly impacts the lives of children and young people with deafblindness.

As our Philanthropy Manager you will develop and implement an effective Philanthropy fundraising strategy for Sense International that supports income growth and ensures that we deepen our relationships with existing donors and proactively engage new supporters. Responsibilities will include:

Handling expenditure budgets and KPIs in line with strategy. 
Working closely with Sense International Trustees, Senior Volunteers and our Executive Team, to explore networks and grow our prospect pipeline.
Communicating Sense International’s vision and our work on the ground through well targeted proposals, pitches and reports.

Key skills and experience

 In-depth experience and knowledge of philanthropy fundraising. 
Experience of building excellent relationships with high-net worth individuals and producing cultivation and stewardship plans for new and existing supporters.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate passionately and persuasively.
Strong IT skills, including the use of the full Microsoft Office suite and fundraising databases, ideally Raiser’s Edge.

About Sense International

Sense International is a global charity supporting people with deafblindness in Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Nepal, Tanzania, Peru, Romania and Uganda. We are one of the world’s leading international organisations working for people with deafblindness and their families.

Working at Sense International can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting the Philanthropy and Partnerships team at Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in their search for a new Philanthropy Manager.

Battersea Dogs and Cats Home is one of the leading animal welfare charities in the UK, campaigning continuously and supporting every cat and dog for over 160 years. Having continued their excellent work throughout the pandemic, Battersea have even been able to extended their support overseas.

As the Philanthropy Manager, you will have a leading role in nurturing and developing relationships with key high net worth individuals to secure six figure+ gifts. With the CEO and senior stakeholders understanding the importance of philanthropy fundraising, you will work closely with these stakeholders to open up new networks with significant supporters.

Working towards an achievable team target of £1.6m+, this is a brilliant chance to line manage others and create a sustainable income growth strategy with the Senior Manager. To be successful within this Philanthropy Manager role, you will need to demonstrate significant experience in developing major donor relationships and showcase your ability to secure 6 figure gifts. You will also be a team player, who can prove successes in motivating other to achieve team goals and targets.

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.

The team are currently all home based, however you will be required to attend office/meetings in central London when conditions allow. This organisation offers flexible working and we would be happy to discuss these options with you.

If you are interested in applying to this Philanthropy Manager position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Over the past 3 years our client grew to a £10m+ organisation so this is a very exciting time to be joining their dynamic Fundraising team. You will play a crucial role in expanding their impact through helping to raise the funds  for their existing projects and for the further development and growth of the organisation. They are looking for a proactive, experienced, and motivated individual with a successful track record of leading and developing philanthropy programmes. As an integral part of the team, you will be energetic and creative and a team player.

This is a great opportunity for a results-driven philanthropy fundraiser to join a fun, dedicated, and ambitious team.

Duties and key responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Philanthropy programme to secure income from active and cold audiences, with a focus on high net-worth individuals, new trusts and foundations
• Drive new business and prospecting to establish your own portfolio of major donors, giving £20,000+ per annum
• Identify new channels to grow major donor prospects/connections outside of the charity’s existing networks
• Lead a strategy to maximise income from all major giving areas, seeking relevant opportunities and pursuing these opportunities to their full potential
• Develop and deliver tailored solicitations and stewardship plans, proactively improving knowledge capture and MAP’s understanding of supporters
• Identify, research and cultivate leads to build a strong pipeline of prospects that will have a significant positive impact on income
• Develop and implement a range of cultivation tools
• Monitor, review and evaluate performance against strategic and operational plans, reports and financial forecasts
• Manage, develop and motivate a dedicated development team and work collaboratively across fundraising and the wider organisation.

General Responsibilities

• Support the mission, ethos and values 
• Carry out other associated duties in line with the broad remit of the position
• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace
• Share knowledge, specialist expertise and best practice with the wider team
• Represent and be an ambassador 
• Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development
• Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices
• Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations and or clients or staff and data.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience

• Substantial experience of working in a donor focused organisation, with a record of achievement in major donor development and proactively securing commitment from supporters
• Personal experience of securing and supporting donations (at a five/six-figure level) from major donors by producing high quality, compelling written and creative materials
• Experience of using databases as a planning, communications, and analysis/reporting tool

Skills and abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience of developing effective relationships
• Ability to distil, summarise and sell complex contextual and programme information into proposals for a wide range of audiences
• Effective, compelling communication skills (including writing, proof reading and copy-editing) with excellent networking and influencing skills
• Excellent writing, proof reading and copy-editing skills
• Strategic thinking and ability to manage and prioritise several projects and tasks
• Team working in an open, able and willing manner to deliver beyond a personal brief
• Ability to analyse data and market intelligence and present it in a clear and usable form
• Excellent project and budget management and resource control skills.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of philanthropic trends across the UK and abroad, and the ability to identify  new opportunities
• Good understanding of legal and regulatory issues relevant to fundraising, marketing and charitable giving, including GDPR and data protection

Are you an experienced major donor fundraiser? If so this role might be for you. Harris Hill are working with a brilliant health organisation to find them a new Philanthropy Manager.

Reporting to the Fundraising Director, you will develop, implement and lead on the organisation's partnerships strategy which maximises income from major donors, local and national companies and trusts.

The postholder will be responsible for identifying and maximising income through relationship building and targeted applications securing a significant uplift in income.

The postholder will develop and manage relationships with major donors, local and national businesses and trusts that provide vital funding for the charity as well as promoting their work with key corporate stakeholders (e.g. the pharmaceutical industry) whose work has an impact on the lives of people living with this illness.

Your main responsibilities will be:
Major Donor, Corporate and Trusts Fundraising

* To develop and implement a multi-year strategy and activity plan for partnerships fundraising with the Fundraising Director to agreed targets and plans in order to significantly grow income.
* Manage a portfolio of existing partners, providing motivation and stewarding supporters to maximise the funds raised and achievement against agreed partnership outcomes.
* Research and develop new partners to include COTYs, partnerships around research and campaigning, and devise a prospect pipeline for each with clear routes for engagement.
* Research and submit high quality applications and presentations to prospective organisations.
* Monitor applications and ensure regular reporting is sent to all donors as required.

To be considered for the role you will need to have clear demonstrable experience within major donor fundraising, as well as ideally some experience in corporate and some trusts (however this is not essential).

If you want to hear more about this role, then please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill by calling her or emailing her.

The deadline is Wednesday 31st of March and a CV and supporting statement will be required.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

We are delighted to be working with a leading health charity who are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join their fundraising team.

In this role, you will be leading the newly developed philanthropy fundraising programme, proactively identifying and building new relationships with high-net-worth individuals, and also leveraging existing connections. You will be building strong relationships to maximise support for the charity and contribute towards the income target. You will also be responsible for developing and delivering an annual Christmas stewardship and fundraising event, with the support of the events committee.

The successful candidate will need:

• Experience of securing 5 or 6 figure income from high-net-worth individuals
• Demonstrable experience of delivering high quality stewardship
• Proactive approach to researching and targeting prospective donors
• Excellent communication skills

Salary: £42,000

Closing Date: Asap

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Lucy on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

We are delighted to be working with Diabetes UK who are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join their fundraising team. Diabetes UK are actively investing in their fundraising team and the hiring manager for this position is excellent.

They are flexible on location and you can be based anywhere in the UK.

As part of your role, you will lead on identifying and securing high value relationships with current and potential individual supporters who are giving between £5,000 and £100,000. You will be building strong and personable relationships to maximise the value and contribute towards the income target overall. You will also be responsible for setting up the structure of the Giving Circle, which includes stewardship and membership plans, as well as acquisition strategies.

The successful candidate will need:

• Experience of securing 4-5 figure income from high-net-worth individuals
• Demonstrable experience of delivering high quality stewardship
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive approach to research and target prospective donors

Closing Date: 5^th April 2021
Salary: £29,000 - £36,000

If you would link to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

Camphill Village Trust has one simple vision… To see more people with learning and other disabilities lead a life of opportunity. We have an exciting opportunity for a Philanthropy Manager to join the team and play an integral role in enabling the charity to fulfil this vision. Camphill Village Trust is a leading, long established and progressive UK charity that encourages, enables and supports over 500 people across a range of housing and support models and through a range of urban and rural communities and services. This is a hugely exciting time to be joining the Fundraising team as the charity is looking to grow and develop and this role will provide the opportunity for someone to develop this already successful and critical income stream.

As Philanthropy Manager you will be tasked with the exciting challenge of reviewing and developing the major giving strategy and in doing maximising opportunities for high-net-worth corporate donors, exclusive events and legacy giving. Camphill Village Trust has been fortunate to receive many substantial gifts from supporters and benefit from a loyal supporter base with the potential for an even greater pipeline of donors able to make transformational gifts. We are therefore looking for someone to take on the responsibility to shape a planned programme of major gift stewardship to enable and encourage supporters to invest in the Trust in a way which brings them joy and delivers impact for the people the charity supports. This truly is a wonderfully unique opportunity to join highly reputable and successful organisation in a varied and interesting capacity.

To be considered for this role you should come to us with significant experience managing prospects and developing key relationships and of working to secure significant gifts. You should be a strong and confident communicator with excellent networking skills and a confidence in representing the charity at the highest level. You should be known for your ability to build relationships with ease and be confident in making the ask and closing negotiations. An ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as with a high level of independence is essential, and you should consider yourself to be a tenacious and driven individual. This is an inherently values based organisation with a positive culture and clear mission, and in order to thrive in this role you will need to be supportive of the charity’s values and passionate about it’s wonderful work.

As a national charity, the Trust is able to consider applicants from across the UK who are willing to work through Microsoft Teams and attend meetings in any of our nine communities. However, candidates should be aware that the Appeals Office is in Botton Village on the North York Moors and occasional office presence will be beneficial.  Travel to the office may be paid for candidates living some distance from the office. Part-time applicants will also be considered and the organisation offers a range of generous benefits while actively promoting a healthy work-life balance.

The recruitment for this role is ongoing, and the position will close when a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. If you wish to express an interest in this role, please apply directly or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. 

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

Philanthropy Manager, Charity, London, £35,000 PA

• Do you have a philanthropy fundraising background?
• Do you have experience in developing and implementing an effective programme to grow major gift income from individuals?
• Would you like to work for a well-known innovative UK charity?

Pro-Marketing are working with an important charity who are seeking a Philanthropy Manager. The Philanthropy Manager will be crucial in establishing and building a relatively new but vital income stream for the charity to ensure that their work can continue to have a wide impact. You will be working closely with the Senior Philanthropy & Trusts Manager in growing a sustainable income, reaching new and engaging audiences.

In this role you will be responsible for…

• Working with the Senior Philanthropy & Trusts Manager in growing a sustainable major donor income
• Developing and implementing an effective programme to grow major gifts
• Delivering against agreed annual income targets for the Philanthropy team
• Effectively managing multi relationships with Major Donor prospects through targeted approaches with aim of securing major gifts
• Monitoring and evaluating performance, impact and income - producing financial forecasts and reports, taking any actions needed to meet agreed-targets where necessary
• Ensuring that donors experience a positive philanthropic journey

You will be perfectly suited for this role if you have…

• A successful fundraising track-record in philanthropy and major giving
• Demonstrable experience in delivering to a fundraising target in excess of £100k
• In depth knowledge of fundraising trends
• Exposure to fundraising databases (Raiser's Edge NXT would be highly appealing)
• Previously helped to develop and execute a successful fundraising plan
• Knowledge of Code of Fundraising Practice, Gift Aid and Data Protection legislation
• Excellent relationship building skills with a broad range of prospective fundraisers
• Strong budget management skills
• The ability to liaise with stakeholders to advise on strategy and best practice

What next?

If you are interested in applying for this Philanthropy Manager role, or in learning more, then contact me ASAP:

Tel: 0207 269 6338

Email:

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Philanthropy Manager

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced fundraising professional to join the Fundraising Directorate as Philanthropy Manager, developing and managing a successful major donor fundraising programme at Hft.

The post holder will identify and engage with high net worth individuals (HNWIs) to generate significant funds to support Hft’s vital work with people with learning disabilities. He/she will be responsible for the development of productive relationships with HNWIs to achieve income targets and meet agreed key performance indicators (KPIs).

To be successful in your application you must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Salary: £35,069

Hours: Permanent, 35 hours per week

Location: Whitefriars, Bristol,

Requirements:

You will have experience, and a successful track record, of managing a portfolio of HNWIs and working to ambitious income targets.

You will have creative flair and be adept at turning Hft’s programmes and projects into compelling funding propositions and presenting them to business leaders, philanthropists and other HNWIs.

You will be a confident communicator and comfortable working alongside Hft’s Trustees, development Patrons and other high value volunteers to cultivate strong and beneficial relationships with HNWIs.

You will have a great verbal and writing style and be able to cultivate and steward supporters from all walks of life. You will be innovative and collaborative in your approach to creating engagement programmes to support beneficiaries.

You will have excellent stewardships skills in order to maintain and develop long-lasting support for Hft from a range of HNWIs.

What we Offer

Access to the Hft Plus benefits package, which includes a great number of discounts and rewards across shops, restaurants, gym membership and days out, but also an Employee Assistance Programme, with telephone and face-to-face support options. Access to award winning training and development – Hft is one of only four charities to have achieved the Skills for Care ‘Centre of Excellence’ provider status. Annual staff award scheme – The Fusion Awards, and peer recognition through our GEM awards programme. 20 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) increasing to 25 days after a year of employment (pro rata for part time staff). A contributory pension scheme & life assurance. Free DBS Check. As a “key worker” you will benefit from government incentive schemes.

Closing date: Friday 30th April 2021

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

You may have experience or an interest in the following: Philanthropy Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Mental Health Worker, High Net Worth, Community Development, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP, Fundraising, etc.

Major donor fundraising position, focussed on new relationships and pipeline development of relationships £5,000+

This is a new role, specifically created with the purpose to bolster the philanthropy pipeline and establish growth of major donor income. You will work collaboratively with the wider philanthropy team, alongside special events, to increase major donor support for both restricted and unrestricted purposes.

As you support the development of new prospect pools you will think creatively to match fundraising requirements with potential donors. Working across a range of services and programmes, the organisation benefits from a large portfolio which means donor motivations can often be supported in a multitude of ways.

Job specification

As Philanthropy Manager you will:

• Drive new business and prospecting to establish your own portfolio of major donors, giving £5,000+ per annum
• Identify new channels to grow philanthropic prospects/connections, outside of the charity’s existing networks
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders (including senior management) to establish compelling propositions which garner major donor support
• Support the development of a suite of philanthropic events/campaigns with the special events team to provide new cultivation and stewardship opportunities.

Person specification

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience of establishing client/donor relationships within a large and complex organisation
• Be able to demonstrate a track record of developing and maintaining relationships with HNWIs and funders
• Be experienced in managing/contributing to high-profile events/committees/appeals in order to secure financial support

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

                               

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Naomi Carruthers at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Great opportunity for an experienced philanthropy fundraiser to make their mark on a developing programme, which includes a giving circle.

This role will manage a diverse global portfolio of approx. 100 individuals (half prospects, half donors) which includes ambassadors and high net worth individuals connected to the organisation’s trustees.

There are exciting connections to UHNWIs who are being actively cultivated and the role will manage a Principal Gift donor and their support for a global co-creation project.

There is also an engaged group of mid value donors (approx. 50) committed to supporting.

Job description

As Philanthropy Manager you will:

• Develop and implement the philanthropy strategy with a focus on growth and long term support
• Develop a programme which is specifically designed to engage and secure support across broad philanthropic audiences including UHNWIs, HNWIs, mid-value donors and the giving circle
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, including trustees, to expand and explore networks to increase support and donor cultivation.

Person specification

The role would best suit:

• An experienced philanthropy fundraiser with expertise of securing 5- and 6-figure gifts from major donor prospects
• An individual with creative flair who is keen to develop a philanthropy programme and broaden focus to ensure increased support
• Someone with expertise of budget setting and management who can clearly report against financial targets.

The deadline for applications is Thursday 22 April. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for further details.

                               

To apply for this role, please click Apply with Charityjob to submit your CV to Naomi Carruthers at QuarterFive Fundraising Recruitment. If your experience is a good fit, we will send you a job description and arrange a briefing call or meeting that will provide you with all the information required to formally apply. QuarterFive aims to proactively support your job search, so we may also consider your details for other job vacancies to enable us to find a position that is most suitable for you.

Prospectus is excited to be partnering exclusively with Animal Free Research UK to help them recruit for a new Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors & Trusts) to join their expanding team. Animal Free Research UK aims to create a world where human diseases are cured faster without animal suffering by pioneering excellence, inspiring and supporting scientists and influencing change to end the use of animals and improve medical research. Through a re-granting programme they support two centres of excellence in the UK, and a PhD and Post-Graduate Funding Programme that trains the next generation of animal free researchers with original science and the repurposing of current scientific knowledge.

This post is offered as a full-time two-year contract role paying £35,000 to £37,000 per annum to be fully home based. The organisation offers 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and flexible hours across the course of a week around some core meetings.

The post holder will manage and develop a warm prospect pipeline to build long term relationships with a range of trusts, foundations, and high net worth individuals. The post holder will be responsible for a reasonable portfolio and will lead on engagement activity such as special events and donor communications and proposals.

They are looking for an experienced major gifts fundraiser who has previously managed a portfolio of trusts, foundations, and major donors with a track record of reaching income targets. The ideal candidate will have experience in identifying and tracking potential income opportunities, and have an ability to communicate scientific processes to donors.

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.

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 connecting with you soon.

Head of Philanthropy (Major Donors)

£48,374pa

Living Planet Centre, Woking, Surrey

A philanthropy fundraising expert, the Head of Philanthropy (Major Donors) will act as WWF’s key liaison with some of the UK’s largest family foundations and leading philanthropists building long term relationships and inspiring their support for the environmental crisis. This is a senior and key role and your contribution will deliver on major projects and long-term goals within WWF.

You will take the strategic lead in delivering excellent stewardship to donors and driving new business to hit or exceed ambitious targets.  In addition to establishing a personal portfolio of recurring funding relationships with major donors and foundations, you will co-chair a small team, coaching and sharing your expertise to drive forward and grow our philanthropy programme. 

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across WWF to produce visionary propositions around our strategic priorities that win support and influence six and seven-figure gifts for specific initiatives. Importantly, you will ensure that these important supporters feel engaged and enjoy an outstanding experience as a supporter of WWF. You will also support and help grow our 2030 Circle.

To play your part in saving our planet, you will probably be educated to degree level and have substantial experience in fundraising and a track record of success in securing major gifts. A consummate networker and influencer, a diplomat and persuader with outstanding verbal and written communication skills, you will excel at building relationships and producing winning bids and proposals. You should have some management experience or be able to demonstrate an ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop individuals to work to the best of their ability. You must be comfortable working in a range of cultural environments and international contexts with a willingness to travel. Of course, you will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the natural world and WWF’s core mission too.

If you have the necessary skills to join us and fight for your world, please click on the link and apply via our website. Complete the online registration and submit a copy of your up-to-date CV with cover letter highlighting your major gift experience and what makes you a good fit for us.

Every role at WWF is open to applications from all sections of society. We believe in the potential of everyone regardless of; race, religion or belief, ethnic origin, different physical ability, family structure, socio-economics, age, nationality or citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other aspect that makes you, well you.  Here at WWF we’re committed to conscious inclusion that helps cultivate an ethos of belonging, connection, and shared purpose.  We believe that the more diverse we are the better we become; this brings us together and empowers us to develop, engage and inspire; and critically to help build a future where people can live in harmony with nature.

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Our world needs you like never before. We are the first generation to know we are destroying the world and we could be the last that can do anything about it. We’re looking for people who are passionate about making it politically, socially and economically unacceptable to destroy our planet’s natural resources. We need you to join us in the fight for our world.

Candlelighters is committed to fighting children’s cancer, improving treatment and finding cures, and in doing so is helping ordinary families who are facing extraordinary circumstances. The charity's vision is to bring light and hope to every family affected by childhood cancer across Yorkshire and to bring light to families by providing emotional, practical and financial support. Candlelighters bring hope by investing in vital research to improve the outcomes and lives of children with cancer. 

This fantastic organisation is looking for a Philanthropy Specialist to join the brand new Philanthropy team with the goal of generating income through the development and implementation of a major gifts fundraising strategy. This role will include the development of funding applications to Trust & Foundations as well as the acquisition and stewardship of major donor supporters. This is a new role within a new team at Candlelighters, therefore there is flexibility to adapt the role description to meet the skills of the successful candidate.

As Philanthropy Specialist you will work closely with Head of Fundraising on the development and implementation of a Major Gifts Fundraising Strategy, playing a key role in achieving the team’s annual fundraising target. Creating compelling trust applications, using strong cases for support, you will have the opportunity to apply to new trusts as well as re-engage with those the charity has received from before. In this role you will also pro-actively engage with high-net-worth individuals in order to secure significant donations and, again, this will involve re-engaging with exiting supporters as well as identifying new major gift opportunities. 

To be considered for this role you will come to us with at least 2 years’ experience in either Trust or Major Donor fundraising. Ideally we are looking for someone within experience in both of these fields, but are happy to consider applicants who have demonstrable experience in securing 5 figure gifts from either Trusts and Foundations, or from Major Donors. Experience of developing and delivering fundraising budgets and a track record of meeting targets is essential. Additionally, you should possess strong organisational, planning and prioritisation skills with an ability to work independently and use your own initiative.

This role is a permanent full-time position with the option to work out of the charity’s wonderful hub in the heart of Leeds, but also from home as required. With a focus on fun, integrity and flexibility this is a truly fantastic team to join, at an incredibly exciting time. 

The recruitment for this role is ongoing, and the position will close when a sufficient number of suitable applications have been received. If you wish to express an interest in this role, please apply directly or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information.  

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.