Philanthropy Lead

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Philanthropy Lead to enhance their fundraising efforts. This role offers the chance to manage significant donor relationships and develop compelling proposals that engage high-value supporters. You will work closely with influential stakeholders, including the charity’s President and Trustees, ensuring that you can champion the philanthropy team's needs effectively. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the skills to drive impactful fundraising, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent pension schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing donor relationships of high value.
• Proven experience creating complex internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-value relationships with major donors.
• Deliver strong pipeline growth through creative engagement strategies.

Skills

Donor Relationship Management

Proposal Development

Stakeholder Engagement

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Benefits: Excellent pension schemes, Flexible working arrangements, Employee Assistance Wellbeing Programme

We have an excellent opportunity for a Philanthropy Lead working for a leading disability charity, reporting to the Head of High Value Relationships. As part of this role, you will manage a portfolio of high-value relationships comprising major donors, trusts and foundations, as well as the charity’s President, Ambassadors, Trustees, and other influential stakeholders, with the aim of increasing the network of funders giving 6-7 figure gifts.

Excitingly, this will offer you the opportunity to forge relationships across the charity, ensuring you have the personal agency to overcome challenges and champion the needs of the philanthropy team. You will also deliver strong pipeline growth through creative approaches to identifying and engaging new supporters via new and existing routes.

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

• Significant experience managing donor relationships of significant value (6-7 figure gifts) and meeting/exceeding personal income and activity targets.
• Proven experience creating complex internal and external relationships with prospects, donors, colleagues, senior staff, and senior volunteers.
• Experience developing complex propositions and high-quality proposals likely to engage prospects and donors.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [e-mail].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically and supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development

Industries

• Non-profit Organizations