Head of Major Gifts Fundraising
We are looking for a Head of Major Gifts to join the team in the rewarding role.
Position: 1837 Head of Major Gifts
Location: Devon/hybrid (onsite attendance currently anticipated to be 1 day a week)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £62,593 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 31 December 2024. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised date and therefore encourage early applications.
The Role
The Major Gifts team includes managing and growing income from Major Donors, Mid-Value Donors, Trusts and Foundations as well as a small number of organisations. Through the development of new international cases for support, it is the intention to grow Major Gifts income from new and existing UK and international foundations and donors.
As Head of Major Gifts, you will work in collaboration with the Head of Individual Giving to evolve and continuously improve fundraising activity. This role is part of the charity's Senior Management Team and will deliver positive change to enhance the organisations approach to Major Gifts activity.
Your main duties will include:
• Leading on the Major Gifts strategy development to produce a new Major Gifts strategy and roadmap that significantly evolves Major Giving at the Sanctuary, growing income through international grants and capital fundraising.
• Managing a number of high value a...