Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a charity to recruit for the Head of Philanthropy on a maternity cover basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced philanthropy fundraiser to lead and develop a high performing programme encompassing Major Donors, Trusts & Foundations and Mid Value Donors, helping to grow income and strengthen long term supporter relationships.
Philanthropy is a significant contributor to the charity's overall income, encompassing Trusts & Foundations, Major Donors and Mid Value Donors.
As Head of Philanthropy, you will provide strategic leadership across the programme, building on existing successes while identifying new opportunities for growth.
A key focus will be on re engaging lapsed donors, developing a strong pipeline of new prospects and further strengthening the Mid Value programme to cultivate future Major Donors.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate and develop the Philanthropy team, creating a supportive, ambitious and high performing culture .
- Lead the development of strong, long term relationships with Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations
- Manage and develop a portfolio of high value donors and prospects.
- Identify opportunities to re engage lapsed donors and develop new donor relationships.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Experienced and successful in Major Donor fundraising, ideally with Trust fundraising experience.
- An effective and inspiring people manager.
- Experienced in developing donor pipelines and growing income.
- A confident and compelling communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Comfortable managing budgets, KPIs and financial reporting.
- Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across an organisation.
- Proactive, creative and confident in identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
- Calm under pressure, adaptable and able to manage competing demands.
- Committed to delivering an excellent supporter experience.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: £50,000- £55,000 per annum
- Contract type: 12 months FTC, full time, 37.5 hrs a week
- Location: North London, hybrid working
- Deadline: On rolling basis
Recruitment process: Cv Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
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