Philanthropy Development Manager
We are looking for a highly motivated Philanthropy Development Manager to join our client’s successful and ambitious Philanthropy Team.
Our client is the largest wildlife conservation organisation in Europe with over one million members. They speak out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment.
Position: Philanthropy Development Manager
Location: Regular visits will be needed to the head office in Sandy, Bedfordshire, however the location can be flexible as remote/homeworking is available.
Salary: £26,212 to £35,539 per annum
Hours: Full time, permanent
Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.
Closing date: 30 October 2020
About the role:
The role will focus on high value partnerships, working directly and indirectly with individuals to help inspire them to increase and lengthen their support to the organisation. You will be contributing to the global climate and biodiversity crisis we are facing. As Philanthropy Development Manager you'll be responsible for identifying individuals to engage with from within the current supporter base (helped by the data team) and then beyond it, through research, networking, and events.
This is a new role within the organisation and an exciting opportunity to develop a philanthropic pipeline in a way not previously attempted! There is an opportunity to travel, visit donors, attend events, and have meetings on the reserves. Working partly from home or other regional offices is an option, but there will be some requirement to spend time at the HQ in Sandy, Bedfordshire, with other members of the High Value Partnerships team.
About you
To be successful in the role of Philanthropy Development Manager relationship building is key, with supporters naturally, but also with colleagues across the organisation, including fellow fundraisers and other income revenue teams, reserve staff, and programme and conservation team members.
Experience of organising events is desirable, as this will become an important part of the engagement mix with this group of supporters. A good understanding of data protection and good judgement around reputational risk is also key for this role.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are vital, and you will need to be confident about day-to-day communication as well as writing funding proposals and preparing documentation in advance of meetings.
You will be a confident collaborator, as you'll be working closely with a prospect researcher, the CRM Manager, as well as colleagues focussed on major donors and other teams outside our department.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Philanthropy Manager, Development Manager, Major Donor Fundraiser, Philanthropy Team Manager, Fundraising Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy and Partnerships, Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Trusts and Major Gifts Fundraising etc.
- Remain conscious of the financial position of the College and be able to articulate how Development activity impacts the work of the institution now and into the future.
- Design, implement and coordinate a comprehensive donor relation and stewardship programme that promotes interaction with, and recognition of, donors at all levels in an appropriate and consistent way.
- Implement a strategic and visionary stewardship plan that will assist in the continuation of all donations from small regular donors to existing major donors.
- Assume key prospect management responsibilities to ensure that all current and prospective donors are stewarded appropriately to maximise their lifetime giving.
- Take responsibility for identifying and subsequent stewardship of Trusts and Foundations to solicit funds.
- Procure and oversee the effective delivery of an income of c. £500k plus per annum.
- Establish short- and long-term goals for development efforts, including fundraising strategies and building the case for support.
- Review, develop and implement the College’s fundraising plan.
- Work with the communications and alumni teams to ensure that a holistic communications strategy is agreed, funded and delivered annually for alumni development.
- Work with the alumni team to develop a plan to secure funds from alumni and through alumni relationships.
- Oversee and develop all development/fundraising/stewardship related content of print literature and digital communications over time.
- Identify and implement a plan to secure a £20m endowment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Corporate Partnership Manager
We are looking for a proactive Corporate Partnership Manager to join our client’s expanding Corporate Partnerships team.
Our client is the largest wildlife conservation organisation in Europe with over one million members. They speak out for birds and wildlife, tackling the problems that threaten our environment.
Position: Corporate Partnership Manager
Location:. In normal circumstances, this role will be based primarily at the HQ in Sandy Bedfordshire, regular travel across the UK to visit partners and attend events will be required. Full time remote working currently in place.
Salary: £26,212 to £29,320 per annum
Hours: Full time, permanent
Benefits: Flexible working, 26 Days Annual Leave, Free access to our reserves, up to 20% discount off retail items in our shops. Free access to a confidential Employee Assistance programme that provides support and advice around financial, physical and mental health wellbeing. A substantial Learning and Development offer.
Closing date: 6 November 2020
Interviews: W/C 16 November 2020
About the role:
As Corporate Partnerships Manager you will play a vital role in raising awareness of the crisis that nature is facing and to make a significant impact to restore habitats, save species from extinction and provide opportunities for people of all ages to connect more closely to nature, protecting it for the future.
You will be responsible for driving significant income growth from corporate partnerships by delivering the charity’s partnership offer to brands and businesses to reach challenging but achievable targets.
New business is a key focus of this role alongside subsequent account management and facilitation of the partnerships that you develop.
About you:
The post-holder will be someone who thrives on creativity, ambiguity and proactive cultivation and who can draw upon their track record of winning significant partnerships and successfully stewarding accounts.
Confident engaging cold contacts via phone, email and in-person to develop corporate relationships, you will focus on driving corporate income growth and positioning the charity as top of mind for brands keen to support nature's recovery through their work.
The successful candidate will have a minimum of three years’ new business and account management experience ideally gained in corporate partnerships or a relevant business development role, as well as a proven track record of cultivating, securing and account managing partnerships with a value of £100k+.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Partnerships Development Manager, Major Donor Fundraising, Corporate Partnerships Fundraising, Fundraising Development Manager, Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager, Philanthropy & Partnerships Fundraising Manager etc.
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Head of Fundraising
Location: Field Based between Cambridge, Ipswich and Norwich
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum
With extensive knowledge and experience of fundraising you will be in tune with latest fundraising trends and techniques, able to create a diversified strategy to optimise income across all income streams, particularly in the face of current challenges presented by COVID19.
You will be extremely capable in balancing the development of strategy with its operational delivery through leading and inspiring a team of fundraisers and developing excellent working practise.
You will be highly experienced and skilled in developing strong relationships with a diverse set of supporters and able to influence across a wide network of stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for the charity.
Your passion for ensuring our supporters reach their potential will be matched with your drive for success and your natural resilience in the face of a challenging fundraising environment.
This role is field based with an opportunity for the right candidate to be based anywhere within East Anglia, but must be able to travel between our fundraising office locations in Cambridge, Norwich and Ipswich.
Closing date: Wednesday 11th November
The interview process will comprise of:
1st stage interview on Thursday 19th November, to include an informal presentation.
2nd stage interview (for successful candidates from 1st stage) on Thursday 26th November.
To Apply and for More Information:
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
EACH is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications for all sections of the community. EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
No agencies please.