PHILANTHROPY OFFICER

Noah's Ark Children's Hospice; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's hospice organization in Greater London is seeking a Philanthropy Officer to develop Trust and Major Donor pipelines while collaborating with the Grants and Philanthropy teams. The ideal candidate should be organized, have strong communication and relationship-building skills, and be willing to work in a nurturing environment. This role is crucial for enhancing fundraising success and supporting children and families in need. No prior fundraising experience required. The organization promotes equality and diversity in recruitment.

Qualifications

• Highly organized and reliable individual contributing to income generation.
• Exceptional communicator with a natural ability to build relationships.
• Willingness to engage collaboratively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop Trust and Major Donor pipelines with the management team.
• Secure new grants and build relationships to increase funding gifts.
• Enhance application quality and support fundraising processes.
• Partner with the team to achieve growth in the organization.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Relationship building

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Overview

Designed by families, for families, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice opened in 2019 to provide Specialist Care and Nursing for babies, children and young people, supporting their clinical, emotional, social and practical needs. The Ark is a centre where seriously unwell children can be safe to play, explore and build confidence. The charity operates across North and Central London and Herts Valley, adapting support for every child and offering it in the child’s home, community or at The Ark in Barnet. Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice aims to be a centre of clinical excellence for children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and is rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission.

Role Overview

The Philanthropy Officer will work closely with and report to the Grants, Trusts & Foundations Manager and the Head of Philanthropy to develop the Trust and Major Donor pipelines. They will engage in cross‑team work on applications and reporting for other income streams, support ongoing diversification of funding, and play a key role in sustaining and growing income from Trusts and Major Donors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance Trust and Major Donor pipelines in partnership with the Grants, Trusts & Foundations Manager and Head of Philanthropy.
• Work across the funding portfolio to secure new grants, build relationships, and increase multi-year gifts.
• Improve the quality and volume of applications and provide cross‑team support on fundraising processes.
• Partner with the wider team to achieve growth during the organisation’s next growth phase.

About You / Qualifications

You will be a highly organized, dedicated and reliable individual ready to contribute to income generation. You should be an exceptional, eloquent communicator with strong time management skills and a natural ability to build relationships. A collaborative mindset and willingness to engage with colleagues across the fundraising team and wider charity are essential to creating the best outcomes for the children and families we support.

At this stage in your career, direct experience of fundraising from Trusts or Major Donors is not required. You are encouraged to apply if you have strong transferable skills and the potential to thrive in a nurturing environment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from groups underrepresented in our staff. Our Diversity Council is actively working to construct positive changes, and we are a disability confident employer committed to interviewing all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria and considering them on their abilities.