Senior Manager - Sandy, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom - RSPB

Description

Philanthropy ManagerReference:
MAR Location: Flexible in UKSalary: £32,022.00 Per AnnumContract: PermanentHours: Full Time, 37.Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave

Our high-achieving Philanthropy Team is looking to recruit a Philanthropy Manager to help grow our donor portfolio and further increase philanthropic income for the RSPB.

We are looking for an experienced major gifts fundraiser to join our friendly and hard-working team who will help us achieve our ambitious goals.

You will be responsible for cultivating a portfolio of prospects and donors through a range of engagement, to gain their financial support for programmes, projects and the wider RSPB.

You will be responsible for fundraising information to advance plans and ensure prospect and donor records are accurate, incorporating any changes, new activities, updated plans, and new information as well as adding new relationships in keeping with data protection and team procedures.

Work closely with your team and wider organisation colleagues to implement solicitation strategies, to secure financial support either by direct solicitation, preparing a written proposal, or working with senior management to make a solicitation.

Be involved in the development of funding proposals for approved priority projects that will inspire potential donors to secure gifts.

Contribute to the planning of and participate actively in events (face to face and online) to build relationships with donors and prospects for future income and to demonstrate the impact of gifts already received.

Be jointly responsible for the planning, writing, production and mailing of Philanthropy Matters, our publication aimed at philanthropic supporters.

This includes understanding donors' wishes and aspirations and identifying links with approved priority projects with the aim of securing substantial gifts.

Competent in the use of a CRM system (Salesforce), the Microsoft suite, other databases, research tools and methods
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 28th April 2024 Please note that we are actively recruiting for this position, will be interviewing on an ongoing basis, and reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications have been received - so don't hesitate to apply

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves.

People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. The RSPB is a licenced sponsor.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.