Senior Philanthropy Officer

Prospectus is delighted to be working with a dynamic University in Wales to help them recruit for a Senior Philanthropy Officer to join their Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO).

This role is offered on a permanent basis paying a salary of £31,396- £37,099 per annum. This is a flexible hybrid role where you can work between home and the University.

Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, the post holder will deliver integrated plans to increase the number of major donors giving to the University and embed a programme of proactive legacy giving activity and stewardship, to increase the number of gifts received in wills. They will manage a mid-level portfolio of individuals (including legacy prospects), maintaining relationships, producing prospect management plans for each individual and developing clear strategies to cultivate relationships and secure philanthropic support.

The post holder will develop and present compelling and creative proposals through face-to-face meetings within the UK and internationally, presentations and fundraising events and written publications.

We are looking for someone with experience of major donor and/or legacy fundraising and a passion for relationship-based fundraising. If you are ready to take your fundraising experience to the next level within a University setting, then please do get in touch for more information.

This position will require both English and Welsh written and spoken communication (B2 Level).

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.