Development Officer: Individual Giving

The Wallace Collection; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned cultural institution in London seeks a Development Officer for Individual Giving. The role focuses on administering the Benefactor Programme and providing excellent supporter care. The ideal candidate will be skilled in relationship-building and fundraising, contributing to the institution's mission through effective communication and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to develop relationships with supporters.
• Experience in fundraising or membership programs.
• Excellent supporter care skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer and develop the Benefactor Programme for fundraising.
• Provide excellent supporter care through events and lectures.
• Communicate the Collection’s aims and ambitions warmly and authentically.

Job description

Overview

The Development Officer: Individual Giving’s role is to support the Development Manager: Philanthropy & Individual Giving, and the wider team, in bringing about a significant transformation in fundraising at the Wallace Collection. The main focus for the role is the administration and development of the Wallace Collection’s thriving Benefactor Programme, a high-level philanthropic membership scheme, which is central to the Wallace’s fundraising efforts. Excellent and efficient supporter care and personal stewardship (i.e. events and lectures) play an important part of the position. The ability to develop relationships and to communicate the Collection’s aims and ambitions in a warm, authentic and enthusiastic manner is key to success in this role. The Development Department works closely with all departments at the museum and effective internal communication is crucial for the success of the department.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on the administration and development of the Wallace Collection’s Benefactor Programme, a high-level philanthropic membership scheme central to fundraising. It also includes providing excellent supporter care and personal stewardship through events and lectures, and developing relationships with supporters to communicate the Collection’s aims and ambitions in a warm, authentic and enthusiastic manner. Internal collaboration across departments is essential to the success of the Development Department.

Reporting

This role reports to the Development Manager: Philanthropy & Individual Giving.