Philanthropy Lead – Major Giving

Philanthropy Lead – Major Giving Location: UK Flexible Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday but we’re open to flexible working Contract: Permanent Salary: £47,344 – £52,344 per annum (dependent on experience and including ILW of £3,344) If based outside of London: £44,000 – £49,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Are you a senor fundraiser and skilled relationship manager ready to play a lead role in transforming our Philanthropy fundraising as we deliver our ambitious strategy to help people in crisis?

The British Red Cross is re-shaping and growing fundraising from major donors and trusts & foundations at a time when our work with people in crisis has never been more relevant or needed. From the Covid crisis in the UK to war in Ukraine, we work in partnership with major philanthropists to respond during a crisis.

At this crucial and exciting time, we’re looking for a fantastic senior philanthropy fundraiser to take on this critical role of Philanthropy Lead – Major Giving. This is a rare senior role that is focussed entirely on relationship management and working with donors rather than line management and internal activity.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll be responsible for building deep lasting relationships with the UK’s most significant philanthropists, including individuals, families, trusts & foundations, who have the potential to give donations of £100k+ to the British Red Cross. The role has a strong new business focus and will also lead our innovation into new audiences and products.

We’re looking for someone who’s skilful and confident in high level relationship management and can bring creativity and innovation to new business.

Please read the full Job Description attached for more information about this vacancy including responsibilities and full person specification.

About the team

The Philanthropy department consists of the Major Giving team, the Transformational Giving team and the Stewardship & Operations team. The department is responsible for delivering BRC’s philanthropy strategy and leads on relationships with all philanthropy donors giving £5k+. Following a recent restructure, this directorate has increased investment and focus to realise ambitious growth in income over the next three years.

The role might be for you if

You have extensive experience of developing strong relationships with major philanthropy donors and providing excellence in donor stewardship.

You have demonstrable success in securing major gifts from philanthropy donors, (both individuals and trust & foundations), including personally raising 100k gifts.

You have strong internal stakeholder management skills.

You have strong new business skills and a resilient approach to ambitious targets.

Closing date for applications is (23:59), Monday 17th October 2022 with interviews to follow from week commencing 24th October.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits, these include:

36 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) Option to buy an extra 5 days annual leave Up to 6% contributory pension Flexible working policy

A little bit more about us

The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes. From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in a new country – we’re there when you need us.

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

At the British Red Cross, we are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by crisis in the UK. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability.

Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to be yourself at work and feel you’re in a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. In the British Red Cross we will not tolerate any form of misconduct, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse. We have a code of conduct in place, and are committed to creating a culture of integrity in the organisation where misconduct is not tolerated, situations of abuse are quickly investigated and perpetrators are dealt with effectively.

If you are appointed to a role within BRC you will be subject to the organisation’s Code of Conduct, a copy of which you can find on our website.

As part of its recruitment and selection process the British Red Cross undertakes DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checking of all individuals who regularly work with or have access to children and vulnerable adults.

If driving is an essential requirement of the rol e, appropriate driver checks will be completed in line with current policy.

The British Red Cross, incorporated by Royal Charter 1908, is a charity registered in England and Wales (220949) and Scotland (SC037738).

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