Head of Philanthropy - South West, United Kingdom - BIAZA

BIAZA

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South West, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust / Jersey Zoo

South West
Contact:

Sector:

Management
Type:
Paid
Contract type:
Fulltime
Salary:
NegotiableWe are excited to be recruiting a Head of Philanthropy, to continue the development of our successful major donor fundraising programme and manage and develop the existing Philanthropy Team. This crucial fundraising role is essential to support Durrell's rewilding programmes around the world and also developments at Jersey Zoo.

The main purpose of this role is to secure major gifts from individual donors as well as some trusts and foundations.

The Head of Philanthropy will develop and manage strong relationships with major donors and secure fundraising income to set targets.

This role is also responsible for managing the existing Philanthropy Team, which includes a Philanthropy Manager with a focus on mid-level donors, a rust and Grants Fundraiser and a Legacy Manager.

The Head of Philanthropy will have experience of securing five and six figure gifts from individuals and family foundations, a solid basis in relationship fundraising, as well as a good understanding of data, research, donor stewardship and communications.

The post-holder will also have had experience of managing a team.

As a member of the Fundraising Team, the Head of Philanthropy will contribute towards the creation and delivery of the charity's strategic, operational, and departmental plans.

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