Major Gifts Manager - Donor Stewardship & Growth
The Donkey Sanctuary
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Job summary
The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a Major Gifts Manager to lead the development and delivery of our Major Gifts programme in line with annual targets and the wider fundraising strategy. You will work with the Head of Major Gifts to deepen high-value relationships and secure sustainable income.
You will manage a portfolio of major donors and charitable trusts, identify new donors, and lead cultivation projects, including events, while embracing a donor-centred, pipeline-driven approach across the
Qualifications
- Experience in managing, developing and delivering major gifts programmes, including trust/foundation income.
- Proven ability to cultivate and secure new major gifts and build a robust future pipeline.
- Strong relationships with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and trusts.
- Understanding of monitoring, evaluation and performance analysis to inform decisions.
- Excellent communication/negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the Major Gifts Strategy and portfolio.
- Report on projects, targets and KPIs.
- Identify and deliver new donors and income growth opportunities in Major Gifts.
- Lead donor cultivation and stewardship projects, including events.
- Secure, manage and steward a portfolio of major donors and trusts.
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Job description
The Donkey Sanctuary is seeking a Major Gifts Manager to lead the development and delivery of our Major Gifts programme in line with annual targets and the wider fundraising strategy. You will work with the Head of Major Gifts to deepen high-value relationships and secure sustainable income.
You will manage a portfolio of major donors and charitable trusts, identify new donors, and lead cultivation projects, including events, while embracing a donor-centred, pipeline-driven approach across the
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