Position: Senior Trusts and Philanthropy Officer, Scotland
Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), permanent
Location: Office-based in Edinburgh, Scotland EH12 with the flexibility to work remotely (with occasional requirement to travel to the Edinburgh office)
Salary: £33,605 - £38,217 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band: Band E2
Department: Trusts and Philanthropy team

At the MS Society, we make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive environment where you will make a difference.

About this job

Are you a confident and proactive fundraiser with experience raising funds from both Trusts and Philanthropists in Scotland? Are you looking for a fantastic opportunity to use and build upon your fundraising skills whilst being part of a supportive and passionate team and community?

As the post-holder, you will focus on delivering excellent stewardship to our existing donors in Scotland, whilst also expanding our reach to engage new Trusts and Philanthropists in the region. Working with the Trusts and Philanthropy fundraising teams based in London, colleagues in Scotland, and autonomously you will be expected to secure donations from low, mid and high value donors. These funds will not only facilitate support and information services for people living with MS in Scotland, but will also advance our pioneering research programme.

We’re keen to appoint someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as exceptional relationship-management skills. We’re looking for a self-motivated individual with a proven track record of securing substantial donations who is keen to develop within a dynamic fundraising team.

We offer 35 days annual leave (pro rata for part time employees) including bank holidays, travel loan and various other benefits such as supported developmental opportunities.

The MS Society is in the midst of an exciting, transformational, period which builds on our great history and will drive us towards achieving our mission and vision as we embark on our Every MS Story strategy.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 31 January 2022

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GRIEF ENCOUNTER SENIOR PHILANTHROPY MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

Grief Encounter was set up in December 2003 to ensure that bereaved children and their families receive the best possible support following the death of a loved one. Grief Encounter is a leading UK bereavement charity, providing free, professional services and support to bereaved children, young people, and their families. We predominantly work in London and Bristol whilst also having a national reach through our helpline ‘grieftalk’ and through the distribution of Grief Relief Kits.

JOB SUMMARY:

Senior Philanthropy Manager

£46,000 - £50,000 per annum

Mill Hill office base with some flexible home working With a charity fundraising target of £1.6m this financial year, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will support the Head of Fundraising and wider fundraising team, to shape the planned growth in income and personally solicit donations from Major Donors/Patrons and Corporate Sponsors. By providing exceptional relationship management and inspiring and engaging existing and new supporters in the work of the charity, HNWIs will be motivated to maximise their support of our work over many years. This role will include involvement in the design and delivery of a small number of events from intimate stewardship events through to our 2022 Flagship Gala Dinner which we hope will raise £1m net.

Working in a small, busy and passionate team, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will also support the growth of other income lines, such as Treks and Challenges and Corporate Partnerships, by identifying and introducing new opportunities to achieve our team fundraising target. They will have excellent relationship building and account management skills as well as strong administration, verbal and written presentation skills. KEY OBJECTIVES:

In this role, you will be working towards the following key objectives. However, given the size of the fundraising team, the role will be flexible and may vary according to the needs of the team and the background and experience of the successful candidate:

Major Donors/Patrons

Create and manage a pipeline of new high value prospects, plan approaches, secure meetings and plan compelling cases for support in order to secure new, long-term Patrons/high value supporters and major gifts  Stewardship of a portfolio of high value supporters, engaging and leading each individual relationship to deepen their long-term philanthropic relationship with the charity as well as getting introductions to their networks to widen our fundraising base.

Corporate Sponsors and Events

Researching and identifying, pitching to, negotiating with and ongoing stewardship of new major corporate sponsors to maximise the ROI of Grief Encounter fundraising events from the Gala Dinner to our annual Forget-Me-Not Walk.

Supporting the team with the organisation and delivery of fundraising and stewardship/thank you events, such as the Gala Dinner taking place in November 2022, which will require organisational, planning and creative skills with a knowledge of how to nurture opportunities to raise funds in keeping with the culture of Grief Encounter.

Other fundraising opportunities

Identifying people, companies and other opportunities to raise funds from other growth income streams, such as teams to fundraise for an International Trek, companies to organise an extreme bike ride or an Individual to fundraise in memory of someone significant.

To achieve these Objectives, the Senior Philanthropy Manager will be expected to:

• Strive to continuously deliver exceptional relationship management and exceed targets

• Have strong communication skills to work closely with Grief Encounter Relationship Managers and the wider team to explore, identify and secure additional opportunities through existing relationships with donors and Patrons

• Continuously monitor and evaluate your efforts of securing income to be able to report on, and illustrate, the impact of your work towards achieving your Objectives

• At monthly one to ones, feedin accurate forecasting and pipeline figures for each relationship, supporting the Head of Fundraising with accurate budgeting, phasing, and reforecasting of income

• Suggest and be supportive in the production of current, accurate and compelling materials such as Corporate Sponsorship proposals, Patronage updates through to Impact reports for supporters

• Have a personal interest to develop knowledge and understanding of childhood

bereavement and Grief Encounter services, as well as our costs and funding needs, to be able to talk confidently with a wide range of stakeholders • Use Etapestry (CRM) system to accurately and regularly to record comms, meetings and actions/agreements, and ensure income is accurately recorded

• Stay abreast of developments in the charity and fundraising sector.

CHARITY DEVELOPMENT:

Use Etapestry (CRM) system to accurately and regularly to record comms, meetings and actions/agreements, and ensure income is accurately recorded

• Maintain and develop organisational culture, values and reputation with all stakeholders, staff, customers, suppliers, partners and regulatory/official bodies;

• Network and liaise with outside agencies.

• Uphold, safeguard and promote the organisation's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, integrity, corporate and social responsibility and environmentally sound policies and procedures.

Experience. The candidate must:

• ideally have at least 2 years’ experience within a fundraising environment, securing, nurturing and stewarding high net worth individuals

• be able to identify potential new business prospects and have experience of writing proposals and delivering pitches

• have strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to present orally and in writing

• be proactive and able to prioritise your workload in order to deliver multiple projects at the same high standard

• have the ability to set clear direction and forward thinking realistic plans

• have the ability to actively listen, seek information, and ask questions to ensure the understanding of underlying concerns of others

• have the ability to influence, negotiate and persuade others to gain acceptance or agreement of ideas and approaches;

• have a competent level of computer literacy, including use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel and the Internet

• have excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and team working skills

• be self-motivated, be able to work from home and be able to travel to and around London and other areas as required

• have the ability to actively listen, seek information, and ask questions to ensure the understanding of underlying concerns of others

• be respectful, non-judgemental and empathic towards clients/colleagues

• show a sense of responsibility and commitment to organisational excellence with integrity, honesty and professionalism. REVIEW:

There will a 6-month probationary period, following which there will be a 1 month notice period. This job description will be reviewed as necessary to meet the needs of the service on no less than an annual basis in consultation with the post holder.

This post is subject to an enhanced search with the Criminal Records Bureau

Prospectus are excited to be working exclusively with The Mix to recruit a new Philanthropy Manager to join their expanding fundraising team. The Mix is a free, confidential support service for under 25s - making a massive difference to around four million young people in the UK each year. It connects young people to experts and their peers to talk about everything from money to mental health, from homelessness to jobs, from break-ups to drugs. The Mix's mission is to ensure that every young person can make informed choices about their wellbeing - wherever and whenever they are.

This role is offered on a part-time permanent basis with a salary of £39,000 per annum pro rata with flexible hybrid working arrangements between home and their London office.

The post holder will be responsible for recruiting and stewarding High Net Worth Individuals to achieve income against annual fundraising targets. They will identify and cultivate major funders and funding streams to grow income and expand their sustainable prospect pipeline. They will plan, develop and execute exciting and engaging stewardship and cultivation events with young people for High Net Worth Individuals.

They are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful income generation from High Net Worth Individuals. The ideal candidate will have experience of other fundraising income streams and a strong network within the charity and funding sectors.

We are reviewing applications on a continuous basis so please do apply now and we'll be in touch!

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. 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.

Calibre Audio is the only national charity in the UK to provide a completely free for life audiobook service to everyone who has a disability that makes reading print difficult. We exist to connect our members to the books they love; to provide stimulation, companionship, inclusion, learning and escape. We need skilled, motivated and brilliant people to join us in our vision of an inclusive society where everyone with a reading disability can enjoy free and accessible books.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Director of Philanthropy. This is a key role in the CEO’s leadership team, responsible for planning, implementing and growing a successful philanthropy programme for the organisation. Our charity is in the middle of an exciting period of development, and the successful candidate will be joining us at a fantastic time.

To fulfil the role, you will need to show a passion for philanthropy and an understanding of the importance of fundraising within the challenging world of a not-for profit organisation. You will ideally hold a certificate/diploma in Fundraising (IOF) but a background in a similar position and a demonstrable understanding of fundraising to a high level will also be considered. You will be ambitious and creative, with outstanding written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. You will also have the ability to build lasting relationships with donors and hold exceptional stewardship skills.

Based in our offices in Buckinghamshire (we are also happy to discuss flexible working options) you will receive a salary of £50,000 plus benefits and work with a small but dynamic leadership team.  The post holder will also be required to manage a team of four experienced fundraisers including Small to Medium Trusts and Foundations, Legacy and In Memoriam, Individual Giving and Prospect Research so the ability to manage others and to recognise and nurture potential is also required.

As a member of the Executive Management Team, you ensure collective leadership and development of Calibre Audio as a customer centric business and contribute to making the organisation a fantastic place to work. So, if you think that this exciting role could be for you, please send in your application via charity jobs; we look forward to hearing from you.

We are currently looking for a fixed term Philanthrophy Manager to join The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation. 

The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is a non-formal education and learning framework operating in more than 130 countries and territories around the world, through which young people’s achievements outside of academia are recognised and celebrated.

We at The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation are the engine that drives and supports the Award’s growth, access, and impact across the globe.

It is our long-term ambition that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award. Our vision is that 20% of them are from at risk and marginalised communities for whom the Award can be truly life changing.

The Award helps to inspire millions of young people. And it’s not limited by the boundaries of one programme or place. There are more than 1 million young people currently completing their own unique programme, via hundreds of thousands of youth-focused partners and operators, including schools, youth organisations, examination boards and youth offender institutions.

We are looking for an experienced and self-assured major gifts fundraiser who can proactively lead, cultivate and steward major donors internationally, predominantly with a focus on 5/6 figure gifts. You will also have experience in leading and managing various projects such as the creation and publication of fundraising specific documents. 

About you

You will be a strategic, diligent, creative thinker with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, and keen to use this opportunity to build on the strong foundations already in place. You will be joining a small but effective, supportive, and collaborative team in which being a team player is vital. You will be motivated to pay attention to detail, and take initiative and ownership of the responsibilities and tasks of the role.

This role is based in London, and you will need to be able to commute to the office. You will be required to attend meetings and events which will primarily take place within London, but occasionally may attend meetings in the UK or internationally. Please view the attached Job Description for further details on the role. 

The closing date for applications is the 28 January 2022. Interviews will take place shortly after, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

Application Instructions

To apply for this role, please ensure that you submit a cover letter (which should clearly show how you meet the requirements in the Job Description) and a CV. Your application will not be considered if you do not submit both documents. You must also have the right to work in the UK. 

Rainbow Migration, the leading UK charity supporting LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system, is recruiting its first Philanthropy Manager to ensure a sustainable income base for the future.

Founded in 1993, Rainbow Migration has recently been through a period of rapid growth. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and its new management team as we prepare to develop a new organisational strategy and lead the charity to fulfil its mission in the next few years. We are looking for a skilled writer with the ability to build stakeholder relationships who could increase Rainbow Migration’s income from trusts and foundations and individual giving. Rainbow Migration’s income was nearly £500,000 in 2020, and has ambitions to grow further. The Philanthropy Manager will inherit a profile of established and new trust and foundation relationships, and a modest but reliable individual supporter base, both of which have significant potential for growth.

You will:

• Develop and deliver a fundraising strategy
• Fundraise from trusts and foundations
• Increase income from individual giving.

At Rainbow Migration, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. We consider all qualified applicants, consistent with any legal requirements.

We welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of going through the UK asylum or immigration system and people of colour who are currently underrepresented among our staff. We will also interview all disabled applicants who meet the necessary criteria for this vacancy.

Owing to the nature of the work, the successful applicant will be required at the point of conditional job offer to disclose all unspent criminal records and subsequently to undergo a basic DBS check. See our website for more information.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week), part-time or job share. Please state in your application what hours you are looking to work. Occasional evening work is required, and possibly at weekends, but with plenty of notice. Rainbow Migration encourages staff to maintain a good work life balance and has a TOIL system in place.

Salary: £34,910 plus statutory employer’s pension contribution with potential annual step increases up to £38,892 (pro rata if working part time), plus statutory employer’s pension contribution. In addition to an annual step increase, the trustees consider giving a separate inflationary increase every April.

Location: Remote or from Rainbow Migration’s offices in central London. The successful candidate could work from anywhere in the UK but would be expected to occasionally travel to London and other parts of the country for meetings and events. At the time of posting this advert, all Rainbow Migration staff are working from home due to Covid-19.  

Annual leave: 25 days per year pro rata rising after 24 months by 1 day after each year of service to maximum of 28 days per year (pro rata if working part-time).

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Interview date: Interviews will be scheduled on an ongoing basis in response to applications received.

More information: If you would like to speak with the recruiting manager to find out more, email us at the email address or phone the number given on the job description which you can also access on our website.

How to apply: Please email CVs, covering statement, and monitoring form to the email in the job descripton. When writing your covering statement, please read the job description and person specification, and give examples of how you meet the person specification. In addition to what is on your CV, we want to hear about any relevant skills and experience that you feel we should know about when shortlisting candidates, including training, volunteering, interests and life experience.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone considered as disabled under the Equality Act 2010 (physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ effect on your ability to do normal daily activities). If you wish to qualify under this scheme, please clarify this in your statement.

Please also indicate in your statement if you are applying for full-time or part-time position, and if the latter what days/hours you can commit to.

By submitting an application, you:

1. Confirm that you have the right to work in the UK and will produce the necessary documentation if you are offered this post.
2. Declare that to the best of your knowledge and belief, the information provided with your application is true and correct and that you understand that any false information or statement given will justify the dismissal from Rainbow Migration if appointed.

Privacy Notice: Your privacy and data protection

In order to recruit and manage staff, Rainbow Migration needs to store personal information (data) about all applicants. Rainbow Migration is registered as a “controller of personal data” under the Data Protection Act 2018 with the Information Commissioner. By applying for this role, you agree that we will keep the information on your CV and covering statement. Monitoring information is kept separately and is pseudonymised to avoid identification of applicants. Monitoring information is amalgamated for statistical purposes and the original data then destroyed. Rainbow Migration keeps all personal information safely and securely, and does not share your information with anyone outside Rainbow Migration or any other organisation without your consent. Information is kept for the minimum period necessary which for CVs and covering statements for unsuccessful applicants is 12 months after the conclusion of the recruitment campaign.

You have a right to request access to the information that we hold about you and you have other rights to protect your information. More details are available from any member of Rainbow Migration staff or on our website Privacy Policy.

“I wish everyone could see what a day at Martin House is like. It’s an amazing, magical place. It’s like coming home.”

It is an honour and a privilege to be supporting the wonderful Martin House Hospice in their search for a Philanthropy Manager to join their highly successful and integral Fundraising team. Martin House has been caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions for more than 30 years. Every year they care for more than 420 families at the hospice, in hospitals and in their own homes and they also support more than 150 bereaved families. By joining the team in this capacity, you will play a pivotal role in leading the philanthropy income that enables the charity to embark on its ambitious strategy to deliver transformational, sustainable growth and a large capital appeal.

As Philanthropy Manager you will develop and implement an effective major giving strategy that will support the hospice’s ambitious growth plans and ensure that they both strengthen relationships with existing supporters as well as proactively engaging new ones. Managing a small team of ambitious fundraisers, you will work across Major Gifts and Trusts & Foundations and play an integral role in growing with already established income stream. With the large capital appeal reaching its next exciting phase and some philanthropy events already in the calendar this is an incredibly exciting time to be joining the organisation!

To be considered for this role you will ideally come to us with experience in both Major Gifts and Trusts & Foundations and be confident prospecting and researching in these areas. Ideally you will have experience managing individuals but most importantly you should be a natural relationship builder with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders with ease and professionalism. A knowledge of the philanthropic landscape across Yorkshire would be advantageous, as would experience in stewardship at large scale events.

Theis role is full-time and permanent and will come with a range of excellent benefits, including 40 days annual leave (inc. statutory holidays), NHS pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme. The role will be a blend of home and office working allowing for flexible working patterns and the opportunity to see firsthand the exciting projects at the hospice and the wonderful work they do. Martin House is proud of all it achieves and by joining the team at this exciting time you will be become part of a supportive, collaborative culture united in its passion to embark on the next chapter of the hospice’s exciting journey!

The role is scheduled to close on 14th January, but may be extended. If you wish to express your interest in this vacancy, apply here or contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons for more information. 

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

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.

We are looking for a passionate, creative and confident individual to join our National fundraising efforts, to enable us to give more young people the opportunity to transform their lives.

Sitting within our wider Philanthropy function, this role sits within our Relationship Philanthropy team, raising funds from Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations all at varying stages in their giving journey with The Trust.

The successful candidate could be based anywhere in the UK, but with regular travel required to London and possibly other regional locations also, with the flexibility to work from home part of the working week. You will support our National Philanthropy fundraising efforts, with a particular focus on securing new relationships committing support towards our upcoming large scale campaign. You will have a personal income target of approximately £500K, including some existing donor relationships, but the majority of those that you will develop, secure and grow yourself. Although your focus will be on Major Donor fundraising, there may be some work nurturing and building new Trust & Foundation relationships and you will therefore have the flexibility to fundraise successfully from both income streams.

You will be an ambitious and target-driven fundraiser, with outstanding written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build lasting relationships with supporters, colleagues and volunteers. We are looking for someone who has excellent attention to detail, exceptional stewardship skills, and can proactively seek out new opportunities, with initiative, tenacity and creativity, and make a meaningful contribution to our national fundraising.

For more information and to apply, please click 'apply now' to be directed to our website.

The role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to play a leading role in Breast Cancer Now’s ambitious, high performing Philanthropy & Special Events team. The role of Head of Philanthropy is critical for both our Fundraising Communications & Engagement Directorate and the wider organisation.

Capitalising on the launch of Breast Cancer Now’s new ‘Turning the Tide’ Strategy, a new case for support and working closely with Breast Cancer Now’s senior leadership and trustees, the role will focus on establishing and growing our philanthropy programme over the next three years.

The role will be responsible for developing and implementing a philanthropy strategy that aligns with Breast Cancer Now’s strategic objectives and ‘Accelerators’ to ensure income targets are delivered; relationships with supporters are nurtured and new donors are engaged and stewarded effectively.

The role will involve complex relationship management at the highest level for a portfolio of Major Donors alongside developing effective relationships with senior volunteers, Breast Cancer Now’s Trustees and senior leadership team

The role will support a culture of proactive relationship building and solicitation to grow our pool of major supporters and senior volunteers ensuring prospective funders are engaged with appropriate propositions, including our giving club, Progress Fund.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join an ambitious growing team to use their skills, experience and enthusiasm to make a significant difference for people affected by breast cancer.

About you

You will possess excellent relationship fundraising skills with a proven track record of successful fundraising from philanthropists, grant making foundations or companies. You will have proven experience and expertise in successfully planning and putting into practise the ways and means to develop a successful Philanthropy programme.

You will have excellent leadership and management skills, with the gravitas and credibility to work collaboratively and effectively with internal and external stakeholders to grow the Philanthropy Programme in line with our ambition.

You will be used to working in high-performing fundraising teams, a natural problem solver with experience of stakeholder management.

A strong commitment to supporting and developing others is vital.

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care. We’re here for anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.

We’re that trusted friend that people affected by breast cancer turn to for caring support when they need it most. The expert authority on breast cancer research who is making breakthroughs and driving forward progress. And a vehicle for change, acting now to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and care.

We believe that we can change the future of breast cancer and make sure that, by 2050, everyone diagnosed with the disease lives – and is supported to live well. But we need to act now.

Although the role is based in our London office, we are following a blended approach between office and home working with a minimum or two days per week in the office for full-time staff members. However, following recent Government guidance, staff members are currently working from home if they can do so. Should you have any queries with regards to this please contact us in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date Sunday 30 January 2022 at 11:30pm

Interview date Friday 4 February 2022 (virtual)

Excellent opportunity to develop a major donor programme.

About the role

• As a nascent programme, the scope for growth and impact is massive. They are looking for someone excited about driving that growth
• The charity has a very large prospect list that has so far not been investigated
• There are two key events this year, which the philanthropy team will be able to maximise

Job description

• Responsible for the major donor programme at the charity, a relatively new income stream with huge potential for growth
• Current income is £600,000 with target next year of £1.1 million
• Manage the creation of a development board and strategy for giving circles
• Build major donor pipeline and steward current donors
• Work with colleagues in the individual giving team on the development of a mid-value programme
• Line management of a team of two

Person specification

• Experience of cultivating high value relationships, securing 6-figure gifts, and working with development boards. High 5-figure gifts experience is also of interest
• Able to develop internal networks and build relationships with donors and prospects
• Excellent donor stewardship experience
• Confident and autonomous, excited to take ownership of the programme
• Line management experience is not essential – support will be given if this is a development area
• An understanding of the complexity of larger organisations would be of benefit

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis. Flexible working arrangement provided.

London head office. They will consider fully remote working with the condition of being able to attend all meetings as needed in London.

Prospectus are delighted to be supporting Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice in their search for a new Philanthropy Manager working three or four days a week.

Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice are an amazing local charity, caring for over 2,500 people living in the Boroughs of Royal Greenwich and Bexley every year. They achieve this by providing free high-quality, compassionate care and support to people with all types of terminal illnesses, their families and their carers.

The Philanthropy Manager will take the lead in shaping the major donor fundraising strategy and will establish themselves as a key member of the income generation department. Major donor fundraising is a relatively new income stream for the hospice but after a recent review of potential HNWI's they have a compelling case for support. You will inherit a very small portfolio and have the freedom to really develop and grow this income stream through excellent relationship building and stewardship. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will enjoy fundraising and be able to provide insight into the wider health funding landscape.

You will be a highly skilled and effective communicator who can positively engage the hospice's key stakeholders to secure and cultivate major donor relationships. You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team who work closely together to achieve the Hospice's vision. This is an exciting role and a real opportunity for the right person to fulfil their potential.

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.

This role will be based in South East London with lots of flexibility options including working from home and hybrid working.

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.

We are delighted to be working with a national charity that is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join its highly successful and growing Partnerships & Philanthropy team. This role will contribute to the development, and delivery of the Partnerships & Philanthropy team’s strategic plan; identifying new supporters and establish strong and sustainable relationships.

The role manages key funder relationships, designing solicitation, cultivation and stewardship plans. The role will also plan and deliver major donor events both for solicitation and engagement. It manages a portfolio of individual major donors and prospects, undertaking prospect research and securing meetings and calls ultimately looking to secure five- and six-figure donations.

The successful postholder will have proven experience in:

• Successfully dealing with influential individuals (eg. Business leaders), to secure significant gifts/accounts
• Major donor fundraising experience or transferable experience of successfully building and stewarding strong relationships with individuals
• Using research and data to identify potential supporters
• Planning and delivering major donor events

Salary: £33,000-£35,000 (plus £3,000 LW pro rata)

Location: Flexible working opportunities, London-based office and occasional travel

Deadline:  asap

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Christina on 020 30 062787or email [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we are experts in charity recruitment and excel at matching fundraisers to charity jobs. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect fundraising jobs.

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

The Philanthropy Team are looking for a leading team member to head up our Collective Philanthropy function. Someone who is adept at leadership, entrepreneurial, passionate about our cause and has a strong understanding of philanthropic giving groups and transformational fundraising.

You will further support your Heads with the launch, growth and delivery of a range of dynamic philanthropic giving groups, working cross-fundraising where appropriate, and bringing the wider high performing team on that journey. You will build, motivate and inspire high profile committees to support the delivery of various giving groups campaigns and initiatives.

You will also have your own portfolio of supporters from across the giving groups, responsible for the growth and stewardship of their giving, as well as building your own portfolio of prospects to grow our supporter base and income.

You will be a dynamic and entrepreneurial thinker and have strong project management skills with confidence in the financial reporting and tracking of a sub-team target of £2m which you will have accountability for.

This role is perfect for a dynamic, driven, people person- with a natural flair for relationship building. You will need to have, or quickly build, a strong understanding of the organisation's direction and strategy and communicate this in a meaningful way for different audiences. You will also be comfortable presenting with personal credibility to fellow senior personnel, cutting through challenges to approve and pitch for major gift opportunities for young people, internally and externally. As a member of our Fundraising and Marketing Leadership Group, you will serve as a leading strategic voice in the overall direction of these key functions at The Prince’s Trust. An ability to write compelling proposals/reports and synthesise complex information is a must – as well as a commitment to building warm and genuine relationships.

You will also be seeing our work first-hand with young people on a regular basis, ensuring your supporters, prospects and influencers experience our life-changing work with you.

Want to use your skills to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?

Join WaterAid as an exceptional Philanthropy & Events Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good. On top of that you'll be joining a 2020 Great Place to Work® award-winning organisation.

WaterAid's Philanthropy and Trusts team manages partnerships with individual philanthropists, trusts and foundations, and has team members supporting on events, communications and prospect research. With twelve members working across different disciplines, we aim to raise £6.2M per year from philanthropists, trusts and foundations, focusing on donations over £10k per annum. This highly skilled team has delivered transformational growth over the past few years and aims to continue our innovative, ambitious work.

As the Philanthropy and Events Manager, you will manage a portfolio of existing supporters, create compelling fundraising materials tailored to a philanthropic audience, and manage our events programme to help us to end the water crisis within a generation. This role is ambitious and rewarding. If your skills and positivity match what we are looking for, we can't wait to hear from you.

In this role, you will implement the highest standards of donor stewardship to effectively manage a portfolio of WaterAid's most senior and influential philanthropists.

You'll also:
- Develop an excellent knowledge of WaterAid's work, liaise with colleagues to prepare and present high quality information such as tailored presentations and proposals for your supporters.
- Proactively build a library of content on WaterAid's programmes for the use of the Philanthropy Managers in preparation for supporter meetings, events and for supporter field visits.
- Execute WaterAid's existing event plan to support the engagement of high net worth individuals and trusts, so that they don't just give once, but keep on giving.

Join us to change normal for good - apply today. To see the full job pack, please click 'Apply'. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter in a single document in either Word Document or PDF format.

Applications will close at midnight on Sunday 30th January 2022. First round of interviews will take place on Thursday 3rd February 2022. Interviews will be conducted online using Microsoft Teams.

To be successful, you'll need:
- A proven ability to manage a successful philanthropy portfolio, achieve targets as part of a strategic plan and maximise income from existing supporters
- To have extensive experience of compelling proposal and report writing for a philanthropic audience.
- To have experience of managing the events process from start to finish, so that all events are delivered to time and in budget.

Salary: £33,300 - £35,000 (subject to experience) with excellent benefits:

• 36 days' holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Additional Information:

WaterAid is located in Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base. Please be aware that this role is UK based only. WaterAid is open and supportive of flexibility. We are currently defining our approach to hybrid working. The right balance between office and home-based working should be agreed with your line manager. Your flexibility requirements and that of the role will be discussed at the interview stage with you.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct.

We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained. WaterAid is an equal opportunities, disability-confident employer and committed to achieving the highest standards of diversity, fairness and equality. Should you have a disability and require any additional support, please contact us.