Merrifield Consultants are partnering with a youth charity to find a Head of Philanthropy who will play a crucial role in leading and enhancing the organisation's relationship fundraising efforts, focusing on trusts & foundations, major donors, and legacies. This position is suitable for a passionate individual who has experience managing fundraising portfolios and has excellent leadership skills.
Job Title: Head of Philanthropy
Organisation: Youth Charity
Salary: £50,000
Location: London (3 days in office)
Contract: Temporary or Permanent, 35 hours per week
Start date: ASAP
Required: CV
Job Responsibilities:
The role will ensure key systems and processes for philanthropy are in place, research new prospects, plan approaches and steward relationships.
Fundraising:
- Oversee the Philanthropy portfolio, including trusts and statutory funders, major donors, corporates, legacies, and mid-level giving.
- Managing and grow the fundraising portfolio.
- Write compelling bids and proposals.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of prospects capable of giving at a level of £10,000 - £1m+,to deliver high levels of annual income according to agreed targets.
- Steward existing donors to encourage continued support and identify new donating opportunities.
- Identify and engage with potential new major donors.
- Co-ordinate major gift solicitations with senior colleagues and the Board.
- Report to funders and donors the usage of their gifts.
- Co-ordinate and enhance the charity's event program.
Line Management:
- Set objectives for the Philanthropy team, establishing clear performance indicators and annual income targets.
- Support team members in achieving their goals and establish a strong leadership.
Strategy:
- Play a leading role in managing and shaping the Philanthropy strategy.
- Lead the development and implementation of emerging strategies for mid-level and legacy giving, collaborating with the Individual Giving team.
- Ensure a cohesive fundraising approach that aligns high-value, individual, and legacy giving.
Skills and experience:
- A passion for arts, youth or education.
- Ability to form strong relationships both within and outside the organisation.
- Strong experience within fundraising, with experience in securing large gifts and grants.
- Experience working with Senior Leadership and board members.
- Experience forming and managing a strategy with set goals and objectives.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent, collaborative leadership skills.
To find out more and to apply for the role, please contact Isabel Britten at Merrifield Consultants.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.