Philanthropy Manager Jobs

About Rockinghorse Children’s Charity

Rockinghorse Children’s Charity supports sick and disabled children across Sussex. We support babies, children and young people, along with their families, at The Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital and The Trevor Mann Baby Unit in Brighton and all of the specialist children’s wards and baby units throughout Sussex. 

We deliver and fund projects that enable doctors and nurses to do more. All of projects are led by the needs of children and young people and their families – the lifesaving medical equipment, the support for parents and families, the toys for children spending time in hospitals across Sussex, the environments and spaces that help children feel more at home when they are in hospital and additional staff to make sure children get the best possible care when they are unwell. 

Originally set up in 1967 by Dr Trevor Mann, we have been supporting children for more than 55 years, and in that time, we have supported nearly a million children and their families. As the official fundraising arm of the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital, including the Trevor Mann Baby Unit, we work with the NHS, charity partners and the Sussex community to ensure children can be children no matter now sick they are. 

We do not receive any government, statutory or local authority funding and so we rely on the generous support of individuals, community groups, companies and trusts: people like you, who care about children and want Sussex to be a safe place for children to grow up. 

About the role

In 2022 we launched our three-year strategic plan, which prioritised our activities to enable us to support more babies, children and teenagers. As we enter the final year of this strategy the charity continues to expand and develop its projects and services children all over Sussex.

This role will support the Head of Philanthropy in securing income in line with targets and developing relationships with Trust and Major Donor supporters, to ensure we can continue to deliver life-saving projects for children and young people across Sussex.

You’ll bring excellent organisational skills, outstanding written and verbal communication skills, evidence of brilliant relationship management skills and a passion and enthusiasm for fundraising. You’ll be part of a successful fundraising team that values wellbeing and champions teamwork, where our vision for children and young people is shared, and success is celebrated.

 

Duties of the role 

 

Supporting the charity to secure income from Trusts, Foundations and Major Donors:

 

Research

· Undertake regular research on Trust and Major Donors prospects and donors to identify trusts and individuals with propensity to give donations of £2,000 and above and with a fit to our aims and objectives and to deepen our understanding of interests and objectives.

· Work with the rest of the team and with Rockinghorse Trustees to ensure there is a system for new Trusts and potential Major Donors to be flagged to us.

· Keeping Trust and Major Donor pipeline information updated regularly on e-tapestry (fundraising database).

Engage

· Develop bespoke action plans for an agreed number of Trust and Major Donor prospects and supporters to help us engage, cultivate and solicit donations.

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to design and deliver bespoke cultivation events and experiences.

· Assist the Head of Development and Philanthropy with developing introductions into Trustee networks, based on network mapping exercises already conducted.

Cultivation

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to manage our relationship with an agreed number of Major Donor prospects to help us grow our supporter base.

· In collaboration with the Head of Development and Philanthropy, develop a stewardship programme for an agreed number of warm trust supporters, ensuing regular and inspiring feedback and updates on our work, which connect supporters to the difference they make.

· Plan and attend bespoke project visits with prospects and donors.

· Create bespoke feedback reports and updates.

· Plan and manage an annual supporter thank you event for Rockinghorse supporters across all teams.

 

Ask

· Work with the Head of Development and Philanthropy to make an agreed number of Trust applications to warm and cold trust prospects throughout the year.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy and the Chief Executive Officer to make financial asks of our prospective Major Donor supporters based on the right project, at the right time.

· Create and develop compelling cases for support based on our projects.

 

 

Supporting the charity to deliver brilliant, funded projects that support children and their families:

Rockinghorse delivers and funds around 70 projects per year – supporting sick and disabled babies, children, young people and their families in hospitals in Sussex.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy to ensure we have enough projects that fit the Trusts and Major Donor prospects in our pipeline.

· Work with Head of Development and Philanthropy to design and develop innovative new projects to support asks to our Major Donor supporters.

· Work with Projects Manager and project leads to ensure everyone is aware of the level of feedback and evaluation required for projects funded by Trust and Major Donor supporters and to ensure that we receive regular updates from project leads.

· Work with the Head of Marketing and Communications and project leads to build up a bank of case studies, quotes and stories we can use to feed back to donors.

 

 

 Support the operations of the charity more widely:

· Model excellent conduct and behaviours in line with the charity’s values and ethos.

· Carry out other such duties as may be required for the purposes of the charity; this will include working during evenings and weekends as required and the postholder would be expected to work flexibly to do so.

· There are travel requirements for this post (covering the whole of Sussex) to attend, put on events and meet with our supporters.

 

Person specification 

Essential experience, skills and knowledge for the role: 

1. Experience and understanding of the principles of Trust and Major Donor fundraising (prospecting, research, making applications, making asks and stewardship).

2. Able to work collaboratively and build productive relationships with colleagues, stakeholders and third-party agencies.

3. Able to prioritise own workload effectively and confidence to work autonomously.

4. Excellent time management skills with strong prioritisation and organisation skills.

5. Brilliant communication and interpersonal abilities – able to engage with stakeholders quickly and effectively.

6. Ability to handle confidential donor information.

7. Experience of using customer relationship management platforms (Rockinghorse uses e-Tapestry).

8. Commitment to Rockinghorse Children’s Charity’s mission, vision and values.

Desirable experience, skills and knowledge: 

1. Experience managing communications and/or marketing to support fundraising engagement and support.

2. Previous work experience with a non-profit, or charitable organisation.

3. Experience of using MailChimp or other CRM & email platforms.

4. Experience of making applications to charitable trusts and managing relationships.

5. Experience of major donor giving, prospecting and stewardship.

Work skills you’ll need on the job: 

1. Brilliant organisational skills.

2. Excellent people skills, adaptable and flexible in manner and approach.

3. Excellent written and verbal communication.

4. Ability to work on own initiative and as an active team member.

5. Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits of working for Rockinghorse Children’s Charity: 

· 25 days annual leave (prorated for part-time) plus bank holidays. 

· An additional day of annual leave on your birthday. 

· Christmas closure days (prorated for part-time) – up to three additional days of annual leave.

· Cycle to work scheme. 

· Competitive pension scheme. 

· Employee and dependants’ health cash plan including access to an online GP and counselling. 

· Family leave including maternity, adoption, shared parental and paternity leave. 

· Ongoing opportunities for learning and professional development for staff. 

· Quarterly reward and recognition days for all staff. 

· Opportunity for flexible, hybrid and part-time working. 

· Subsidised car parking in Brighton. 

· Access to Enterprise Car Club. 

Rockinghorse is committed to building an inclusive workplace, with equity for all, whilst embracing and championing inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all. 

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Application Process 

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the eight essential elements of the person specification.

Your covering letter must address your experience, skills and knowledge against the eight essential elements of the person spec. Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. If you also have any of the five desirable criteria, please outline these too. 

If you need any support with the process or application, please get in touch. We can also talk to through the role and answer any questions you may have informally.

All applicants will be shortlisted (to go to interview) based on their ability to demonstrate they have, or can gain, most of the essential criteria for the role – as demonstrated in the covering letter.

Estimated Timeframes: 

· Application Deadline midnight 12th January 2025.

· Shortlisting w/c 13th January 2025. 

· Interviews will be Wednesday 22nd January 2025 in central Brighton.

Interviews will be with the CEO, the Head of Development & Philanthropy and Head of Fundraising and Partnerships and will consist of a series of set questions (the same for each candidate) about your skills, experience and knowledge relating to the post (Essential, Work and Desirable skills).

The interview will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the role, the charity and the process of recruitment.

The role will be available from 1st February 2025 onwards (depending on post holder’s availability).

To ensure our recruitment practices are inclusive and promote diversity, Rockinghorse Children’s Charity is committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs.

Location: London only - hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office or at donor meetings and the rest working from home

We’re looking for an ambitious individual with strong relationship-building skills to become our new Philanthropy Manager. If you are an enthusiastic, creative, and self-motivated individual, with a track record in growing and developing fundraising relationships, then this is the role for you.

You will be joining the team at a critical time as we develop creative ways to realise the opportunity to grow and expand our family of philanthropic supporters, who provide such strong and passionate foundations to our work.

Your role as Philanthropy Manager will be to help identify, cultivate and steward philanthropists to further our impact, ensuring our pipeline grows in accordance with our ambition and values. You will ensure financial targets are met and deliver relationships aligned with KTI’s values.

Your influence will extend beyond simply raising funds – as a brilliant relationship manager and role model you'll create a ripple effect of positive change by working collaboratively with colleagues across King’s Trust International.

If you are an enthusiastic, creative and self-motivated individual, with a track record in growing and developing high-value relationships then this is the role for you. You will be joining an ambitious, collaborative team, passionate about providing young people with the opportunity to live, earn and thrive – our work changes lives. Join us in our mission!

Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:

• Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
• Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks full pay for paternity leave.
• Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home based) or working from home options.
• Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
• A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
• KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• In-house and external training opportunities available throughout the year

King's Trust International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks (or international equivalents) in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within King’s Trust International, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.

In further support of a Safeguarding First approach we are signatories to the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. The Scheme facilitates the sharing of misconduct data between employers. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her/their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to equitable work practices and believe in building a diverse organisation that is representative of and responsive to the needs of our young people and stakeholders. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed and other Ethnic candidates which are currently under-represented throughout King’s Trust International. As a disability confident employer, we will interview applicants that meet the essential criteria who have declared a disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments at the interview stage.

Title: Senior Philanthropy Manager

Contract:                 Permanent, full-time (36 hours per week)

Salary: £49,275 per anuum

About Us

We are a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. We use the Museum's unique collections and our unrivalled expertise to tackle the biggest challenges facing the world today. We care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually and 16 million visits to our website.

Today the Museum is more relevant and influential than ever. By attracting people from a range of backgrounds to work for us, we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things.

We employ over 1000 staff in a variety of roles, all united by our vision of a future where people and planet thrive. We need everyone to have the passion and drive to help us with our mission to create advocates for our planet and inspire millions to care about the natural world.

This is an exciting time to join the NHM’s Development team, as we are about to embark on a major capital campaign that is set to rejuvenate the Museum spaces and transform access to our collections. Alongside this we have secured investment from the UK Government to build a major new science and digitisation centre at the Thames Valley Science Park in collaboration with the University of Reading. The purpose-built centre will house much of the Museum's collection and will include laboratories, digitisation suites, collaborative research spaces, conservation labs and workspaces.  

Diversity and inclusion matter to us.

Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment.

We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected.

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and self-motivated fundraiser to join our successful team as we embark on a major capital campaign to raise £150m. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this role will be responsible for personally securing six and seven-figure gifts from High-Net-Worth Individuals.

The Senior Philanthropy Manger will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, the Senior Principal Gifts Manager and the rest of the Philanthropy team, feeding into the overall strategy of high-value partnerships. They will manage a portfolio of funder accounts which deliver long term, high-value strategic partnerships as well as building new relationships.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will also manage 2 roles – Patrons Manager and a Philanthropy Manager (HNWI and Legacies), with oversight of both the Patrons Programme and Legacy programme.

The Philanthropy team is growing and there will be substantial opportunity for professional development within a world-leading cultural organisation.

Main tasks and responsibilities

· Manage a portfolio of prospects, in the UK and abroad, capable of making six and seven-figure gifts.

· Raise income in line with agreed personal and team fundraising targets.

· Working closely with the whole Philanthropy team to coordinate on the overall strategy and targets for maximising philanthropic giving to the NHM.

· Manage a team of 3, which includes line management of a Patrons Manager and Philanthropy Manager (HNWI/Legacies), whilst motivating them to meet key objectives and targets within the overall Philanthropy team.

· Work alongside the Philanthropy team, Special Events team and Corporate team in the preparation of written donor proposals, donor stewardship and the planning and execution of events related to the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors.

· Work independently to plan and implement creative strategies to increase philanthropic gifts at the six and seven-figure level by creating bespoke cultivation and solicitation plans that utilise senior stakeholders effectively.

· Actively solicit funding personally, as well as plan solicitations for senior staff as appropriate.

· Build strong relationships and partner with key staff across NHM in line with our strategic ambitions.

· Prepare written briefings for senior management and with donors and prospective donors as well as follow up documentation and correspondence.

· Ensure full and timely records of all activity are kept on the database in adherence to set policies and procedures.

· Promote best practice in fundraising across the NHM.

Person Specification

Essential

· Significant fundraising or income generating experience and a proven track record of securing income at the six-figure+ level.

· Demonstrated success in managing a high value and diverse portfolio of major donors that include complex relationships (e.g. interests and relationships across a large organisation).

· Experience of working within a results-oriented environment, with a record of achieving personal KPIs and targets.

· Exceptional written communication skills with an ability to convey detailed or scientific information in a concise and engaging manner.  

· Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills and with proven experience of managing or liaising with either clients, customers or charity donors.

· Proven experience of cross-team working and liaising with multiple stakeholders.

· Good understanding of the process of fundraising.

· Excellent administration and organisation skills, demonstrating the ability to manage conflicting priorities and meet deadlines whilst working under pressure.  

· Ability to work well as a member of a team as well as on own initiative.

· Ability to attend early morning and evening events as required, acting as an ambassador for the Natural History Museum.

Desirable

· A demonstrable track-record in securing and managing funding from high-net-worth individuals.

· Management experience.

· Experience of working with a fundraising / CRM system.

· Experience carrying out research to a brief (preferably fundraising research, including external research, such as giving history and funding priorities, and internal research, such as gathering figures, statistics and information).

· Knowledge of and an interest in natural history, science, environmental and/or the cultural sector.

Thriving at the Museum: the way we work

We are proud to work at the Museum and have identified the qualities we all need to embody to reach our shared ambition. This sits alongside the Museum’s values and forms the framework for the way we work.

We are ambitious. To make a difference on a global scale we are big and bold in our thinking and set goals which may seem impossibly high. We act with integrity, but we are not rigid or inflexible.  We are excellent at what we do and look for opportunities to make a difference for the Museum wherever we can.

We are curious.  We never stop learning. We look outwards beyond the Museum and ask questions to advance our understanding. We seek out and actively listen to different perspectives. We take time to reflect, are thoughtful and open to new ideas.

We share the wonder. We are captivated by the natural world, proud of our treasures and trusted guardians of our collections. We are passionate about the Museum, enjoy telling its stories and sharing our knowledge and expertise to inspire others. We don’t take this for granted; we feel proud to work here.

We are pioneering. We are not afraid to try something new and use good judgment and evidence to take risks. We experiment, innovate, and embrace complex problems by adapting our approach. We do not dwell on setbacks or get preoccupied with problems. We find solutions.

We team up. We respect the expertise of others and recognise that we produce the strongest outcomes when we put the best ideas together. We trust each other, keep things simple and make it easy for others to do the right thing. We share information and skills so everyone is equipped and enabled to succeed. We never let bad moments grow into bad relationships. We inspire and empower each other to give our best.

We act with pace. We focus our efforts where we know we can make the biggest impact. We take tough decisions and once a plan is set, we all get behind it to make it happen. We take responsibility and don’t wait to be told what to do. We are racing against time in this planetary emergency, so we work with a sense of urgency.

General Information

All positions at the Natural History Museum are conditional subject to receipt of:

• Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK

• A Basic Disclosure Check from the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS)

• Satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or education

• Health clearance

The Museum supports flexible working.

To apply

If that sounds like you, please apply online on the Natural History Museum’s careers portal.

Closing date: 07 January 2025

Interviews expected w/c 20 January 2025

Philanthropy Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £39,358 - £41,325 per annum with excellent benefits.

Location: London, UK
Hybrid Working: A minimum of 40% of working time is spent face to face, either in London office, or as a result of external engagement or travel for WaterAid. WaterAid is located at Canary Wharf, London and this will be your location and contract base.

About WaterAid:
Want to use your skills in building new relationships to play a vital role in making clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone everywhere?
We need passionate, creative and dedicated people. In return, you will be encouraged and empowered to be yourself at your very best. Together, we will make a bigger difference.
Join WaterAid as Philanthropy Manager to change normal for millions of people so they can unlock their potential, break free from poverty and change their lives for good.

About the Team:
The WaterAid Philanthropy & Trusts team grows crucial individual philanthropic relationships. We have an ambitious strategy and growth plan, whilst raising significant funding for WaterAid’s work.

About the Role:
As our driven and passionate Philanthropy Manager you will have a proven track record of business development and raising income from new and exciting partnerships. Those that partnerships you secure, you will go on to provide excellent stewardship.  
You’ll also: 

• Build a sustainable pipeline of new business prospects with the potential to give at £100k+ per annum.
• Develop high quality funding propositions and reports in line with donor requirements.
• Support the Philanthropy & Events Manager with the delivery of first class stewardship and cultivation events.
• Develop and implement creative solicitation plans to maximise donor engagement and income, delivering against a £450k+ personal income target which is made up of existing and new business prospects
• Research, develop and write high quality funding proposals, appeal letters and reports, personalised to your donors. Secure grants for unrestricted funds and complex restricted funding projects tailored to donor requirements.
• Develop an excellent knowledge of WaterAid’s work, liaise with colleagues to prepare and present high-quality information such as tailored presentations and proposals for the donor. This includes working closely with country programme colleagues, the grant unit, Trustees and Directors as appropriate.
• Help develop cross-selling opportunities with other teams in WaterAid, to maximise major donor prospects and new relationships
• Maintain an awareness of philanthropy trends, news, events and legislation in the UK and – where appropriate – overseas.

About You:

• Have a proven ability to raise income from new business, manage a new philanthropy portfolio and achieve targets as part of a strategic plan.
• Be able to develop strong relationships with individuals, identifying opportunities for growth and innovative engagement.
• Have experience of compelling proposal and report writing for a philanthropic audience.

Although not essential, we also prefer you to have:

• Experience in peer to peer fundraising.
• Experience in developing and executing a new business prospecting strategy.

Closing date: Applications will close 23:59 on Sunday 12th January 2025. Availability for interview is required for first round interviews on Thursday 22nd January 2025 and second round interviews on 28th of January 2025.

How to Apply: To see the full job pack, please click ‘Apply’. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter into one document in either Word Document or PDF format. In your cover letter, please can you answer the following questions:

1. What experience do you have in developing and executing a new business strategy?
2. What experience do you have in raising five to six figure gifts?
3. What experience do you have in working with HNWI and philanthropists?

Pre-employment screening: In order to apply for this post, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All our vacancies require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to comply with our Safer Recruitment policy.

Our Benefits:

•  36 days' holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
• Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave
• We offer a generous pension plan with employer contribution of up to 10%
• Wide range of flexible and agile-working arrangement
• Season Ticket Loan
• Free annual eye tests
• Pay as You Give charitable giving scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Adoption/Surrogacy pay, Shared Parental Leave and Paternity Leave
• Sabbaticals
• Volunteer Day

Our Commitment

Our People Promise:
We will work with passion and focus to ensure safe and sustainable water, toilets and hygiene are available to everyone, everywhere. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have.  We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to put the wellbeing of our people first, to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.  

Equal opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity, disability-confident employer and are dedicated to achieving the highest standards of diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions and ways of life. This includes, but is not limited to, race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national or social origin, health status, and economic or social situation.

Safeguarding:
We are also committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic Health Charity to recruit a Philanthropy Manager on a permanent basis. Reporting into the Director of Fundraising, this role will manage a team of three to oversee income across Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations income streams.

The Philanthropy Manager is a crucial role in the Fundraising team, responsible for proactively leading the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing Major Donors, Trusts, and statutory bodies, with a particular focus on driving significant income growth. Key duties include:

· Lead on the Philanthropy strategy, annual plans, budgets, and KPIs.

· Drive the growth a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects giving at the five and six-figure gift level, with a particular focus on new income development.

· Lead on maintaining relationships with key Major Donors, Trusts and Statutory bodies, through exemplary stewardship.

· Work closely with colleagues to develop inspiring fundraising cases for support and impact reporting.

· Work closely with colleagues to engage donors through a programme of special events

· Manage, coach and support three direct reports.

We’re looking for the following skills and experience:

· Track record of securing five or six figure funding from Major Donors, Trusts and statutory sources to achieve challenging income targets.

· Delivering a prospect research programme and effective prospect management

· Excellent relationship management skills, with tangible experience of leading and delivery first-class stewardship plans

· Line management experience to build a collaborative and high performing team

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 every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises 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.

We are looking for Philanthropy Manager for an incredible childrens health charity to be responsible for proactively leading the cultivation and stewardship of potential and existing Major Donors, Trusts, and statutory bodies.

This is a Surrey based role, with 4 days in the office and 1 from home upon completion of probation.

The Charity
A passionate childrens health charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation, who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. They have been repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, and offer fantastic benefits, including flexible working, a minimum of 25 days holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities as well as much more!

The Role
Drive the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects, giving at the five and six-figure gift level.

Lead on maintaining relationships with key Major Donors, Trusts and Statutory bodies, through exemplary stewardship.

Work closely with the Events Manager to engage donors through a programme of special events

Manage, coach and support three direct reports.

The Candidate
Track record of securing five or six figure funding from Major Donors, Trusts and statutory sources to achieve challenging income targets.

Previous experience delivering a prospect research programme and effective prospect management.

Previously lead funder-relationship management, through exemplary stewardship

Line management experience to build a collaborative and high performing team

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. As a charity we could not plan for our next programme of artistic work, or our community and outreach projects, without the support of our philanthropists and members. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that all philanthropists and members enjoy a rewarding relationship with our organisation.

The Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint two experienced Philanthropy Managers to join our Philanthropy team on a permanent basis. Reporting to one of the Senior Philanthropy Managers, in this role you will manage a number of philanthropic relationships and make a significant contribution to the team through developing new initiatives and growing the portfolio.

The ideal candidate profile for this post will be a team player, with the following credentials:

• An established track record in philanthropy or fundraising for major organisations
• Demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of high value relationships with experience of personally securing significant gifts
• Ability to think strategically to devise relevant engagement and cultivation plans and identify opportunities for approaches to prospects
• A balance of experience and innovation to be able to develop new ideas and launch new initiatives successfully
• Credibility as an ambassador in the area of philanthropy, able to work effectively at senior levels and liaise with high-net-worth individuals
• Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience of solving complex problems, drawing on given resources and collaborative working

A working knowledge of our repertoire is not a pre-requisite for this role but the ability to upskill quickly in our art forms in order to confidently speak to prospective donors is essential.

This UK based charity is dedicated to tackling poverty and inequality. They are going through a period of growth and investing in their fundraising team. This is a new role for the organsiation and will focus on managing and developing their major donor fundraising income.

Responsibilities:

• Implement the major donor fundraising strategy, working with a pool of around 80 donors, ensuring successful asks and targets met
• Cultivate and steward relationships with existing and prospective donors, ensuring a high level of engagement and satisfaction.
• Identify and research potential new donors, creating tailored engagement plans.
• Create compelling proposals and reports, working collaboratively with the programme team. Support on communications for the senior leadership team
• Monitor and report on fundraising progress, providing regular updates to senior management.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in philanthropy and fundraising.

Looking for someone with:

• Proven track record in major gift fundraising, with demonstrable success in securing gits from major donors ideally at 5 figures
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage and inspire donors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team. Thrives in a fast environment pace environment  
• Knowledge of the international development sector is desirable.

Role is based 2 days a week in their London office.

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 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. Candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK, unfortunately we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.

Are you a successful major gifts fundraiser seeking a new challenge and is inspired to help save nature? Our high-achieving Fundraising Team is looking to recruit a Senior Philanthropy Manager to help grow our donor portfolio and further increase philanthropic income for RSPB Scotland.

Senior Philanthropy Manager – Scotland
Reference: DEC20240959
Location: Scotland flexible/ home based
Salary: £43,096.00 - £46,264.00 pro rata
Hours: Part-Time, 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (Pro-Rata)

This is a unique opportunity to lead individual fundraising in Scotland, driving forward our mission to protect and restore nature while achieving ambitious income goals.

Reporting to Head of Funding Development, the role will take ownership of our significant major donor income stream and lead on developing and implementing a Major Donor and Individuals fundraising strategy in Scotland.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maximising donations from your own portfolio of donors and developing new prospects.
• Working closely with Scotland and UK colleagues to develop and deliver solicitation strategies either directly, through senior management or working with the UK Philanthropy team. This includes understanding donors’ wishes and aspirations and identifying links with approved priority projects with the aim of securing substantial gifts.
• Organising and participating in events and meetings (online and face to face) to build relationships with both existing donors, demonstrate the impact of gifts received, and engage with prospects for future income.
• Working alongside senior leaders and external groups to raise RSPB’s profile within the philanthropic community.
• Managing a Senior Fundraising Officer, developing shared targets and work plans to achieve team objectives.

 What we need from you:

• A proven track record of securing major gifts and building strong donor relationships.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire both internal and external audiences.
• Excellent writing skills for compiling funding proposals and update reports
• Strong organisational skills to manage a diverse portfolio of activities and philanthropist contacts.
• Awareness of, and interest in, the challenges facing the natural world
• People management skills

The role is primarily responsible for raising money for work undertaken by RSPB Scotland, and as such the successful candidate will ideally be based in Scotland but location can be flexible and homebased.  Due to the need to meet philanthropists in remote locations a full UK drivers’ licence is essential.

Closing date: 23:59, Monday 6th January 2025
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 14/01/2025.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a CV and complete a short application. Please explain in your cover letter how you meet the criteria set above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side.

No agencies please.

Senior Philanthropy Manager - 2030 Circle

Job reference: REQ000829

£43,851pa

Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working

This is a UK based contract and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Evidence of your Right to Work will be checked prior to interview.

At WWF-UK we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. As a Disability Confident Employer, we acknowledge that some candidates may require additional support to overcome barriers experienced during the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.

About the role

We’re looking to recruit a Senior Philanthropy Manager to join our dynamic Philanthropy and Events team within our Supporter Income & Engagement directorate. The successful candidate will lead on the continued growth and development of our highly successful 2030 Circle - a giving club bringing together like-minded people around a shared goal: to halt the loss of the natural world by 2030.

As Senior Philanthropy Manager you will set the vision for our giving club (£5k+) at a really pivotal moment – five years since the Club was launched and with five years left to deliver against the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. You will review and lead strategic plans to meet ambitious team targets. You will collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver a robust and varied engagement and stewardship calendar, and you will liaise with programmes teams to report on impact achieved on our priority projects. You will have proven experience of building committed and impactful relationships with a range of philanthropic donors including trusts, foundations and high net worth individuals. You will share our passion for protecting the future of our planet for people and nature and be skilled at inspiring supporters both in person and in writing.

We’re looking for someone with:

· Experience of managing a portfolio of trusts, foundations and individuals, with a track record of delivering income targets.

· Experience of working with high net worth individuals.

· Demonstrable experience in identifying and tracking new funding opportunities.

· Experience of using fundraising databases/CRM systems.

· A good understanding of the philanthropic sector and of major giving clubs.

· Excellent communication, relationship building & interpersonal skills.

· Desire to embrace and encourage collaborative working.

Benefits, rewards & location

The salary for this role is £43,851pa. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:

· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to a maximum of 30 days plus bank holidays

· Flexible working options

· 5% employer contribution to pension, increased to 10% with employee contribution.

· Training and development opportunities

· Regular wellbeing initiatives.

This role is hybrid and you’ll be required to be in the office 20% of your contracted hours. The job is based at our UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey. The Living Planet Centre is one of the greenest buildings in the UK, and you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters.

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.

We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.

We were born out of passion and science, and for more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We operate with integrity, collaboratively and with respect for those we work alongside.

How to apply and the recruitment process

Please click on the link and apply via our website by completing the application form and submitting a copy of your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement to highlight what makes you a good fit for us.

Application closing date: 19/01/2025

Our policies and benefits reflect the importance of people being able to have a good work-life balance and being able to bring their ‘full self’ to work.

Contract:  Permanent, full time, 35 hours over 5 days   
Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 per annum  
Location:  UK, Remote  
Closing date:  Sunday 12 January 2025 
Interview date:  w/c 20 January 2025 

Do you thrive on building relationships with donors and securing life changing charitable donations? Blue Cross seeks a passionate Senior Philanthropy Manager to lead our mid-value and major donor fundraising efforts. 

More about the role 

As a key member of our Philanthropy team, you'll play a pivotal role in driving high value fundraising performance and making a significant contribution to our mission of improving the lives of pets and the people who love them.

You, and the team of fundraisers you manage, will build strong, lasting relationships with mid and major value donors (trusts and foundations and individuals), guiding them on their philanthropic journey. You’ll develop and lead a fundraising plan that cultivates a robust pipeline of prospects, creates compelling fundraising asks, and delivers engaging stewardship, all with the aim of increasing income and building long-term donor relations. 

This is an exciting time to join Blue Cross as we embark on a refreshed organisation strategy, with high value fundraising playing a key part in its delivery. The team enjoys senior level support, with a commitment to the development of impactful projects and themed areas of work. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on maximizing new opportunities and driving forward change.

You'll make a significant impact: 

• Developing a compelling fundraising plan for mid and major value donors, contributing to the philanthropy strategy, and aligning with the charity's overall goals. 

• Forging strong bonds with prospects and donors, collaborating with your team to understand their motivations and inspire impactful donations. 

• Guiding and supporting the Philanthropy Relationship team, including the Philanthropy Manager responsible for major value trusts/foundations and individuals, and two Philanthropy Officers responsible for mid-value trusts or individuals. 

• Overseeing donor cultivation activities, ensuring adherence to data protection regulations, and collaborating with colleagues when necessary. 

Want to know more? We've attached a detailed job description that outlines the role, responsibilities, and how you can make a difference. 

About you 

You're a seasoned philanthropy professional with a proven track record of exceeding income targets and securing significant donations from trusts & foundations and high-net-worth individuals. Your passion for animal welfare is infectious, translating into building strong, lasting relationships with donors. As a strategic thinker, you possess a deep understanding of portfolio management, the supporter journey, and the key elements that drive successful philanthropy fundraising. 

A natural communicator, you can connect with any audience, adapting your message to resonate with different stakeholders. Your collaborative and inspiring leadership style fosters a team environment where everyone thrives and celebrates shared successes. 

You're a dedicated professional with integrity, thriving in a fast-paced environment with excellent time management and prioritization skills. You value teamwork and enjoy being part of a hardworking and supportive team that shares your passion for making a difference. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience   

• Secured five to six-figure donations through mid-value & major gift fundraising. 

• Understand the requirements of trusts and foundations and can write high quality funding applications. 

• Designed successful stewardship programs for mid-high value donors, boosting loyalty & donations. 

• Professionally presented philanthropic opportunities to high-net-worth individuals. 

• Built strong relationships with senior stakeholders (internal & external). 

• Proven track record of exceeding fundraising goals. 

• Line management experience. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Driver's license & travel availability. 

• Ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values. 

A bonus if you have:  

• Experience managing a mid-value individual giving programme.

• Experience working within an animal welfare charity. 

• A fundraising qualification or evidence of CPD (Continuing Professional Development). 

How to apply  

Click the apply button and complete the online application process before 23:59 on the closing date on Sunday 12 January 2025. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Blue Cross benefits  

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today.  In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.

With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll 
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment. 

Our generous benefits package includes: 

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution

• Life assurance

• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme 

• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support 

• Free access to GP via MetLife 

• Recognition scheme 

• Annual volunteer days

• Claim for professional fees 

• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

The Natural History Museum is a world-class visitor attraction and leading science research centre. They care for more than 80 million objects spanning billions of years and welcome more than five million visitors annually.  They now seek a new Senior Philanthropy Manager to personally secure six and seven figure gifts.

The Senior Philanthropy Manager will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, the Senior Principal Gifts Manager and the wider Philanthropy team to help achieve the overall strategy for high-value partnerships. You will work to big income targets and will mange a personal portfolio of funder accounts, managing both the Patrons Manager and Philanthropy Manager too.  Collaborating with the Special Events team and Corporate team too, you will prepare written donor proposals, donor stewardship materials and actions and will work independently to plan and implement creative strategies to increase philanthropic gifts.

The selected candidate will have an established track record in significant fundraising or income generation, with a proven track record of securing income at the six-figure-plus level. You will enjoy working within a results-oriented environment and will have demonstrated success in managing high value portfolio partners.

If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Ryan Burdock 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.  Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to be the Development team days in the office, with the rest working from home. There are lots of flexibility options available to how this job can be performed, including part time hours, job shares, and flexible working weeks. Please enquire to find out more.
     
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance and begin to prepare your supporting statement. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to speaking with you soon.

Are you an ambitious, energetic fundraising professional looking to make a real difference in people's lives?

Do you have a passion for building strong, lasting relationships with supporters?

This could be just the role you are looking for.

Harris Hill are delighted to be working with St Christopher's Hospice to find them an experienced and driven Senior Philanthropy Manager to join its dynamic Fundraising Team. This critical role will support the charity's mission by leading efforts to generate sustainable income for vital care services provided to individuals and families across south east London. Responsible for cultivating major donors, developing corporate partnerships, and maximising trust income, this role contributes directly to 30% of the team's income goals.

Title: Senior Philanthropy Manager

Location : South east London (Hybrid/Flexible options available)

Salary : £50,744

Deadline: Friday 3rd January, CV and Supporting statement to be sent to [email protected]

Interview date: January TBC

Role Highlights :

* Building and managing high-value relationships with major donors, corporations, and trusts
* Developing a comprehensive philanthropy strategy for long-term growth
* Leading a talented team of fundraising professionals
* Driving innovation through data insights to shape and enhance fundraising efforts

Ideal Candidate Profile :

* The successful candidate will have significant experience in philanthropic giving and a strong track record of securing high-value donations.
* They will be an exceptional relationship-builder, strategic thinker, and passionate advocate for the charity's mission, equipped with outstanding communication and leadership skills.

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference while leading impactful fundraising initiatives.

Apply now to join a dedicated team committed to transformative end of life care.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please email Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 02078207331.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Join us in the ambitious ‘Birmingham In Action’ campaign, which commits to raising over £600 million of charitable funding and 1.25 million volunteer hours, positioning the University as one of the world leaders in University development. To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Head of Corporate Philanthropy to maximise philanthropic funding. A key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office’s (DARO) Charitable Partnerships team, you will identify, create and manage corporate philanthropic partnerships with local, national and global businesses. You will have an enthusiasm for building relationships, the skill to interact with high-level corporate professionals and academics, experience of delivering against KPIs and KPTs, along with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling case for support in both verbal and written form.  There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to shape and develop the focus of their portfolio in collaboration with DARO leadership. For example, it is anticipated that corporate philanthropy can play a pivotal role in supporting scholarships, providing internships and mentors, research funding and wider knowledge transfer activities.

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support The University of Birmingham's academic and student community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities. The Office, which is comprised of five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from alumni, organisations and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research projects, supporting student bursaries, mentoring students, and providing internships, as well as providing a versatile programme of engagement opportunities for our global alumni community.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of staff and that diversity is a source of strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation, and debate. We warmly welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is at the heart of who and what we are, and how we work.

Supporting our people to achieve a healthy work/life balance is important both to our employees and to the success of the University and, depending on the role, we offer a variety of flexible working arrangements. We therefore welcome discussions on all forms of flexible working. In addition, you will receive a generous package of benefits including 40 days paid holiday a year, one paid day a year for volunteering, occupational sick pay, and a pension scheme.