Stewardship Manager (Philanthropy)

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), also known as Doctors Without Borders, is an international humanitarian organization that provides medical assistance to people affected by conflict, natural disasters, epidemics, and healthcare exclusion. Key aspects of their work include Emergency Response, Healthcare Access and Advocacy.

The newly created role of Stewardship Manager (philanthropy) will ensure the philanthropy team is able further develop excellent relationships with major donors. The result of which will mean MSF is further able to deliver on their mission to save lives and alleviate suffering, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. This role reports to the Head of Philanthropy and has line management responsibility for 1 person

Responsibilities:

• Implement a comprehensive stewardship program designed to engage major donors, ensuring both new and existing donors are acknowledged, recognised and informed about the impact of their donation
• Manage and develop the Philanthropy Administrator, who is responsible for the banking and thanking process
• Collaborate with philanthropy managers and officers, advising on best practice for stewardship
• Coordination and management of bespoke cultivation and stewardship events

Would suit some with:

• Proven experience in a similar philanthropy-based Stewardship role or a major donor manager looking to move away from a direct donor facing role
• Experience of organising bespoke events for high-net-worth individuals
• Ability to write engagingly and accurately for diverse audiences
• Proactive and able to work with high levels of autonomy

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.