Philanthropy Coordinator, Strategy & Campaigns

British Film Institute (BFI); Greater London; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

25 days annual leave

Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year

BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

BFI Childcare Scheme contributions

Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave

Complimentary tickets to BFI events

Free BFI Player subscription

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading cultural charity in the UK is seeking a Philanthropy Coordinator to join the Philanthropy team. This role is responsible for essential administrative support, managing fundraising campaigns, and coordinating the use of CRM systems. Ideal candidates will have experience in fundraising strategy development and persuasive writing skills. The position offers a competitive benefits package including generous leave, pension contributions, and complimentary event tickets, as well as a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Competenze

• Experience in fundraising campaigns and administration required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues and externally at all levels.

Mansioni

• Support Head of Strategy & Campaigns in fundraising strategy development.
• Administer fundraising campaigns and manage incoming donations.
• Coordinate the use of Raiser’s Edge database for fundraising activities.
• Coordinate Strategy & Campaigns team use of the Raiser's Edge database to support fundraising activity.

Conoscenze

Experience of using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system

Interest in individual giving

Persuasive writing skills

Coordinating project and team administration

Ability to work collaboratively

Strumenti

CRM system

Descrizione del lavoro

We are looking for a Philanthropy Coordinator (Strategy & Campaigns) to join the BFI’s Philanthropy team. The Coordinator will be responsible for providing essential and efficient administrative support to the team and play a vital role in the planning and implementation of new and existing philanthropic campaigns and appeals.

The Fundraising & Enterprise team is responsible for delivering significant income growth to support the BFI’s year-round charitable activities and the ambitions of our 10-year Screen Culture 2033 strategy. This new role within the Philanthropy, Strategy & Campaigns (PSC) side of the department will directly support the successful delivery of growth targets for BFI Campaigns & Appeals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide key support to the Head of Strategy & Campaigns and the Philanthropy Manager, Strategy and Campaigns to develop and deliver the annual Campaigns fundraising strategy and associated targets.
• Lead the day-to-day administration of the BFI’s fundraising campaigns and incoming donations across all BFI channels.
• Provide key administrative support for work relating to campaigns fundraising including project management support, coordinating necessary internal and external communications and information sharing, coordinating deadline management, organising meetings and workshops, booking rooms and preparing papers and minutes.
• Coordinate the Strategy & Campaigns team’s use of the Raiser’s Edge database to support fundraising activity.

We are looking for candidates who have

• Experience of using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system
• An interest in individual giving
• Demonstrable experience of persuasive writing skills, ideally with a view to recruiting donations
• Demonstrable experience of coordinating project and team administration
• The ability to work collaboratively and professionally with colleagues and externally, at all levels

A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description.

About the BFI

We are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service) + bank holidays + the option to buy up to 5 extra days of annual leave
• Additional paid time off between Christmas and New Year
• BFI pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
• BFI Childcare Scheme, where we contribute to childcare costs for children up to the age of 14
• Enhanced pay for Maternity & Paternity leave
• Complimentary tickets to BFI Southbank & IMAX screenings and events
• Free BFI Player subscription + discount on BFI DVDs, books, merchandise, and film tickets

Plus many more, which can be found in our Working at the BFI information pack on our website.

We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a place at the first stage selection process to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.

Further details about the role, the BFI and our benefits can be obtained by visiting www.bfi.org.uk/about-bfi/job-opportunities.

Depending on the volume of applications, you may be asked to complete a small task or attend a pre-interview screening call to further to assist the hiring team in shortlisting for this role. In this instance, interview dates may be subject to change.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Tuesday 03 March 2026

First interviews will be held on 24-26 March 2026

Second interviews will be held on w/c 30 March 2026