Philanthropy Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Philanthropy Lead to enhance its fundraising efforts. This role involves managing high-value donor relationships, crafting compelling proposals, and engaging influential stakeholders to secure significant gifts. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, driving innovative strategies to expand the charity's network of supporters. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the skills to foster impactful relationships, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Excellent pension schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing high-value donor relationships.
• Proven ability to create complex internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-value relationships to increase funding.
• Deliver strong pipeline growth through creative engagement strategies.

Skills

Donor Relationship Management

Proposal Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

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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.

This role offers 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 various 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.
• Extensive 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 at 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [emailprotected].

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

We are committed to 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.