Philanthropy Lead

JobsTrackR; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Buy/sell holiday

NHS pension scheme

Group personal pension

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Demelza is seeking a Philanthropy Lead to grow high-value support and secure sustainable income for the charity’s vital work with children and families.

You will develop and manage a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals, build meaningful donor relationships and deliver persuasive fundraising proposals to secure significant gifts.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in major donor or philanthropy fundraising.
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders, donors, trustees and volunteers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive fundraising proposals and donor communications.

Responsibilities

• Grow a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals and secure high-value gifts.
• Build meaningful long-term relationships with donors, trustees and supporters.
• Create compelling fundraising proposals and deliver outstanding donor stewardship.

Skills

Major donor fundraising

Relationship management

Fundraising proposals

Job description

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: Kent/London Hybrid Working
Closing date: 20th October
Benefits: Generous annual leave with opportunity to buy/sell additional holiday, NHS pension scheme or option to join group personal pension scheme for enhanced contributions, enhanced maternity/paternity pay & flexible/hybrid working

The Philanthropy Lead is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in growing high-value support for Demelza, helping to secure sustainable income that enables the charity to continue delivering vital care for children and families. Working closely with senior leaders, trustees and influential supporters, you will develop and manage a pipeline of high-net-worth individuals, build meaningful long-term relationships, create compelling fundraising proposals and deliver exceptional donor stewardship.

This is an exciting role for a confident relationship fundraiser who enjoys combining strategic thinking with hands-on fundraising. You'll have the opportunity to secure significant gifts, shape philanthropy activity, collaborate across fundraising teams and develop new opportunities to grow income from wealthy individuals across the region.

To be successful as the Philanthropy Lead you will need:

• Significant experience in major donor or philanthropy fundraising, with a strong track record of securing high-value gifts
• Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders, donors, trustees and volunteers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create persuasive fundraising proposals and impactful donor communications