Major Donors Lead

An exciting position has arisen for a Major Donors Lead to join a renowned charity, dedicated to delivering social services and humanitarian aid to vulnerable individuals. This is a permanent role leading the Major Donors team and collaborating with the wider Philanthropy and Fundraising department to drive income growth for the charity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing a 5-year strategy to increase major donor income, securing multi-year donations, and maintaining relationships with donors
• Building networks with potential supporters and influencers, identifying new prospects aligned with charity’s values
• Managing a portfolio of donors across the UK and Ireland, making significant donation requests (6 figure+) and tailoring proposals for projects, programs, and unrestricted funding
• Designing personalised stewardship programs to nurture long-term donor relationships, ensuring donors feel valued
• Managing a team of 6 fundraisers and overseeing income of approximately £2m
• Monitoring and reporting of income and managing expenditure and budgeting
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and legislation, such as GDPR, and maintaining best practices in fundraising

Ideal candidate profile:

• Extensive experience in major donor fundraising with a proven track record of securing 6-figure donations, increasing income streams, and achieving targets.
• Strong relationship management and emotional intelligence, effectively engaging senior donors and stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and foster collaborative relationships.
• Skilled team leader with experience in building and leading high-performing teams.

Agency reference number: J84507

Location: London

Contract: Permanent                                                             

Salary:  £52,000-55,000 per annum + excellent benefits package

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days a week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.