Philanthropy Executive

Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI); Poole; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and dental plan

Training & development

Job summary

RNLI is seeking a Philanthropy Executive to plan and deliver national and regional donor events, manage recognition and stewardship products, and support monthly donor administration and financial reporting. The role involves desk-based work with occasional UK & Ireland travel, aiming to grow high-value gifts and support the lifesaving mission.

The Philanthropy Team offers flexible working within a dynamic fundraising environment, with opportunities for development in mid-level and major giving

Qualifications

• Experience in donor fundraising and events is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a national and regional programme of donor events.

Skills

Donor relationship building

Event planning

Donor stewardship

Fundraising targets

Administrative coordination

Financial reporting

MS Word & Excel

Database proficiency

Travel ability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

CRM database

Job description

As a Philanthropy Executive you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Plan and deliver a national and regional programme of donor events
• Manage and develop recognition and stewardship products to delight donors
• Support the Philanthropy Team by taking on donor administration and coordination activities
• Support the Philanthropy Team with monthly reporting and other finance processes

  You are a motivated team player who has excellent written and organisational skills. Has a good eye for detail and strong administrative skills. Likes a predominantly desk-based role but is equally happy building relationships with other colleagues and donors alike, with occasional travel in the UK and Ireland. Likes 1-2-1 interaction and someone who would describe themselves as a 'people person'. This is a great role for you to start and develop a career in Philanthropy., The ability to manage and prioritise own workload

• Computer and IT literacy is a must with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience of using a database and an understanding of financial management is required
• Desirable - Experience of fundraising and working to financial targets

So, as a Philanthropy Executive if you have the drive and enthusiasm to be part of our One Crew to achieve our Philanthropy goals and want to see how you can support our organisation's aim to reduce drowning, this could be the role for you.

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. We're looking for two Philanthropy Executives to join our expanding Philanthropy Team. The Philanthropy Team supports the RNLI by working with individuals who are passionate about our work and want to make a difference through high-value gifts. It's an exciting time to join the team as we are about to launch a large new capital appeal in March 2027.

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

• Salary between £29,951 - £35,236 (dependent on experience)
• Flexible working
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan option
• Training & Development in Mid-Level and Major Giving