Principal Gifts Lead — Build Transformational Giving Pipelines

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People

Princes Risborough

Hybrid

GBP 51,000 - 69,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People seeks a Principal Gifts Lead to develop principal and transformational giving. You will build relationships with high-net-worth individuals, craft bespoke propositions, and lead solicitations for six-figure gifts, in partnership with the Head of Philanthropy and senior stakeholders.

The role combines strategic fundraising with hands-on pipeline development, reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, and working mainly from Saunderton or Bielby with UK travel as needed.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record of securing significant philanthropic gifts from high-net-worth individuals.
  • Experience in new donor acquisition and building high-value fundraising pipelines.
  • Commercial, proactive fundraising approach with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and grow a strong pipeline of principal giving prospects with a focus on new donor acquisition.
  • Lead the cultivation and solicitation of gifts of £100,000 and above.
  • Develop tailored engagement plans and manage relationships with trustees and senior stakeholders.
  • Deliver against income targets and contribute to long-term philanthropy growth.

Skills

Fundraising
High-net-worth relationships
Pipeline development
Donor cultivation
Negotiation
CRM systems
UK donor travel

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People seeks a Principal Gifts Lead to develop principal and transformational giving. You will build relationships with high-net-worth individuals, craft bespoke propositions, and lead solicitations for six-figure gifts, in partnership with the Head of Philanthropy and senior stakeholders.

The role combines strategic fundraising with hands-on pipeline development, reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, and working mainly from Saunderton or Bielby with UK travel as needed.

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