Impact Philanthropic Lead

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension

32 days annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

Job summary

British Council invites applications for an Impact Philanthropic Lead to shape and grow a high-value donor programme, securing transformational support for internationally significant initiatives.

You will lead a flagship philanthropic giving programme, developing strategies to secure significant gifts from high-net-worth individuals and philanthropists. You will build and manage a portfolio of major donors and engage senior stakeholders to maximise income.

Qualifications

• Experience managing an individual giving, membership or philanthropy programme within a charity, arts or HE environment.
• A successful track record of cultivating major donors and securing high-value gifts.
• Excellent donor stewardship, relationship management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a flagship philanthropic giving programme to secure significant gifts.
• Develop strategies to grow a high-value donor portfolio and donor income.
• Design compelling cultivation and stewardship journeys and engage new prospects.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to maximise philanthropic income and secure sustainable funding across UK and internationally.

Skills

Donor stewardship

Major gifts cultivation

Relationship management

Fundraising strategy

Job description

Salary: £45,719 - £54,658 (plus £3,300 London weighting if applicable)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid - 2 days/week in Stratford

Closing date: Wednesday 4 November - mid-day

Benefits: Civil Service pension with up to 28% employer contribution, 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced family leave policies

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Impact Philanthropic Lead working for the British Council, a globally recognised cultural and educational organisation that creates opportunities and connections through arts, education, research and cultural exchange programmes around the world. Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, this is a new role in the team with the opportunity to shape and grow a high-value donor programme, securing transformational support for internationally significant initiatives.

You will lead a flagship philanthropic giving programme, developing strategies to secure significant gifts from high-net-worth individuals and philanthropists. You will build and manage a portfolio of major donors, design compelling cultivation and stewardship journeys, identify and engage new prospects, and work closely with senior stakeholders to maximise philanthropic income. You will play a key role in developing long-term donor relationships, creating persuasive cases for support and helping to deliver sustainable funding for a diverse range of impactful programmes across the UK and internationally.

To be successful as the Impact Philanthropy Lead you will need:

• Experience managing an individual giving, membership or philanthropy programme within a charity, arts or HE environment.
• A successful track record of cultivating major donors and securing high-value gifts through face-to-face fundraising.
• Excellent donor stewardship, relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to develop compelling cases for support.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.