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Development Manager

Job description

Harris Hill are working with a brilliant international development charity who work across various countries across the world.Their mission is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality. They are now looking for a fantastic Major Donor fundraiser to become their next Development Manager.

They are based in central London, but there will be flexible working if needed. The new Development Manager will play a key role in the implementation of the charity's fundraising throughout the UK, focusing on the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major donors and prospects. This role will be responsible for managing relationships with high net worth individuals and corporate partners, generating minimum £2 million per annum. This role will also manage a portfolio of 200+ prospects and donors in the region making gifts at the 10,000+ level

The Development Manager will work together with the UK team to develop and oversee a mid-level giving strategy focused at engaging and upgrading donors of 1,000+. They will also be expected to Identify new fundraising opportunities and build the individual and corporate prospect pipeline in the UK.

To apply to this role you will need to have:

  • Proven experience of achieving fundraising results, including successful relationship management, and income generation
  • Proven experience in successfully cultivating individual and corporate donors and in securing five and six-figure donations
  • Proven ability to work successfully in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and priorities, paying close attention to details and results

The hiring manager is keen to see applications as they come in and will be interviewing on a rolling basis, so if interested please do get in touch.

Salary is £44,000 - £52,000

If you would like to learn more about this role and receive a full job description please get in touch with Hannah at Harris Hill who will be able to give you more color and context around the role too. Please contact her on Hannah.laking@harrishill.co.uk or call her on 02078207331.

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.