Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in fundraising and relationship building with high-net-worth individuals and organizations., Demonstrable success in generating significant financial support, including multi-year gifts., Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage and develop relationships with diverse stakeholders., Ambitious and driven to seek new business opportunities and increase income..

Key responsibilities:

Engage and develop relationships with high-level donors and long-standing supporters.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, to achieve fundraising goals.

Contribute to team plans and strategies to reach new donors and increase income raised.

Proactively seek new business opportunities from current networks and events.

Job description

The Philanthropy and Major Giving team is responsible for an annual budget of around £3.5m with an ambition to grow this to £5m by the end of our current strategic period in 2026. In 2021, the team doubled their income after the passing of HRH the late Duke of Edinburgh provided a significant opportunity to raise awareness and the profile of the charity.

The Philanthropy and Major Giving team looks after a variety of relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family trusts and foundations, many of whom are long-term supporters of the charity committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential. The team is proactive when it comes to new business, seeking opportunities from our current networks and events. We collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders including our CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Trustees, Strategy & Engagement and Operations teams.

You will be joining a successful and ambitious team at a pivotal moment for the charity as we prepare to celebrate our 70th Anniversary in 2026 and launch a new five-year strategy.

The successful candidate will play an active and integral role in the Philanthropy team, feeding into team plans and working collaboratively to reach new donors and increase income raised.

We are looking for someone who is ambitious with the drive and tenacity to engage new high-level donors, as well as develop existing relationships with our network of generous and long-standing supporters.

Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrable success in fundraising, networking and relationship building, which has led to significant financial support.
Can demonstrate a proven experience in generating new business of six figures and above, including multi-year gifts, and managing and growing a diverse portfolio.

We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, flexible working, Heath care cash plan, life assurance, attractive holiday package, ongoing training, and an employee assistance programme.

A full job description can be viewed below.

If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.

The deadline for applying for this role is: Sunday 18th May – Midnight

1st interviews will take place on: 2nd June held via Teams

2nd interviews will take place on: 5th & 6th June – in person at the London office.

We kindly ask that previous unsuccessful applicants do not submit another application.

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The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.

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