Philanthropy Executive

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual with proven fundraising experience to help shape and grow Northern Ballet’s individual giving programmes. With a dual focus on donor stewardship and using data and our CRM database to drive success, the successful candidate will play a key role in engaging our supporters and ensuring the smooth operation of our Development department.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and steward relationships with individual supporters across all levels of giving.
• Use the Spektrix CRM database to identify and research potential donors, building a strong pipeline of support.
• Create and implement a programme of appeals to support key fundraising campaigns for the Company.
• Work alongside colleagues to deliver bespoke supporter events in Leeds and in venues across the UK.
• Support the efficient running of the Development department.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of using and interrogating databases, preferably Spektrix
• Ability and confidence to steward and engage with a range of supporters and to represent Northern Ballet at events
• Experience of prospect research and an understanding of how to maximise supporter journeys- acquisition, engagement, retention and income generation
• Experience of monitoring income and expenditure and analysing data
• Understanding of data protection legislation
• Knowledge of email marketing systems, preferably Dotdigital
• Experience running fundraising appeals
• Highly organised and able to effectively manage competing priorities, with excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience in a development role
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Interest in the work and impact of Northern Ballet
• Excellent team player with a positive and collaborative approach to work

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of fundraising and cultural sector in Yorkshire, London and nationally
• Experience of working in the arts or charity sector

Other details

• Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience plus excellent benefits
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Closing date for applications: 21 March 2025, 17.00pm
• Interviews will take place in Leeds week commencing 31 March 2025