Major Appeal Project Manager

The Talent Set; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national charity in the UK is seeking a Major Appeals Project Manager to spearhead a high-value philanthropic fundraising campaign. The successful candidate will implement campaign strategies, manage donor relationships, and lead various campaign activities while working closely with the philanthropy team. This role requires experience in philanthropy, managing high-value stakeholders, and a proven record in securing significant donations. The position offers hybrid working, requiring in-office attendance twice per month.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience working with high value stakeholders or high net worth individuals.
• Track record of making successful asks and securing significant donations.
• Ability to manage pipelines, income forecasts, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Implement and drive the campaign strategy, ensuring milestones are met.
• Manage campaign income and provide clear oversight of forecasts.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders for effective communication.
• Organize donor meetings and facilitate engagement opportunities.

Skills

Experience within a philanthropy team

Excellent relationship building

Understanding of major philanthropic appeals

Successful asks and securing 5-6 figure gifts

Job description

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Kidney Research UK to find their Major Appeals Project Manager.

Kidney Research UK offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working and an expectation to work from their Peterborough office twice per month.

The major appeals project manager will be responsible for launching and driving a new high value philanthropic fundraising campaign that supports the long-term ambitious growth strategy. This role will be pivotal in driving campaign activities that will transform the lives of those living with kidney disease, including management of a campaign development committee, made up of key stakeholders, supporters and advocates from across the kidney community.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively implement and drive the campaign strategy, ensuring key milestones and activities are delivered on time and to target
• Record and manage campaign income, including having clear oversight of pipeline and income forecasting over the next 3-5 years
• Develop and cultivate meaningful relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally to ensure seamless communication of appeal updates, as well as bringing people together at the right times to maintain momentum
• Work closely with the wider philanthropy team to identify and grow our pipeline of possible partners and supporters to the campaign

Lead and drive forward end to end campaign activities such as one-to-one donor meetings, committee meetings, producing campaign collateral and facilitating engagement opportunities. This includes working with CEO and directors to build relationships where needed.

Person Specification

• Experience within a philanthropy team or similar, working with high value stakeholders or high net worth individuals
• Track record of making successful asks and securing 5-6 figure gifts
• Understanding of major philanthropic appeals and approaches
• Experience in working with pipelines, income forecasts and budgets in a fundraising environment
• Excellent relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders, internally and externally

Able to present to a range of audiences and to represent the charity at all levels as required.

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.