Philanthropy Lead

City of London (Hybrid)
£45000 - £47000 per annum + 26 days holiday per year + bank holidays
Full-time
Job description

Salary: £45,000-£47,000 per year
35 hours per week
Hybrid, 1-2 days per week at RNIB's headquarters in Kings Cross, London

Closing date midnight 21st April. Interviews will be held week commencing 28th April.

We're seeking a dynamic Philanthropy Lead to supercharge our team! This pivotal role will manage a portfolio of high-value relationships comprising major donors, trusts and foundations, our Ambassadors, senior volunteers, and other influential stakeholders.. You'll aim to broaden RNIB's circle of influence and drive 6-7 figure gifts. Your role will be key to maximising income through special events, from inception to delivery, and bringing a creative approach to income growth. And your impact? Driving income to create a world without barriers for blind and partially sighted people.

In return you'll be joining our team at an exciting point in RNIB's journey. We foster a flexible, supportive, and collaborative environment through our team values: expert, pioneering, ingenious, united and relentless.

If you're a gifted communicator, with a strong track record in relationship focused fundraising and a passion for making a difference, then we'd love to hear from you. We actively encourage applicants with lived experience of sight loss to apply.

If you'd like an informal chat about this role, please contact Beth Isherwood, Head of High Value Relationships at .

What We Offer

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.

For more information on our available benefits, please visit our .

How to Apply

If you'd like to apply for this opportunity, please apply online, uploading your CV and supporting statement, telling us how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

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RNIB View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size More than 1000
Posted on: 27 March 2025
Closing date: 17 April 2025 at 16:40
Job ref: REQ0002147
Tags: Fundraising, Major Donor