Job Title: Philanthropy Officer (Trusts and Foundations) Company: University of Warwick Hours: Full time Location: Hybrid/University of Warwick Salary: £34,866 - £45,163 Philanthropy Officer In this role, you’ll raise philanthropic gifts for the University of Warwick, primarily but not exclusively, in support of our priorities for student support and student opportunity: scholarships, widening participation, social mobility. You’ll aim to secure unrestricted funding and contribute to increasing the impact and visibility of philanthropy at the University of Warwick by establishing a culture of philanthropy, maintaining a dynamic portfolio of prospects and ensuring appropriate stewardship of current donors and stakeholders. You’ll be working within a hot-desking space within the Development and Alumni Engagement team on campus and work remotely in accordance with our hybrid working policies. Principal Accountabilities to include: Identify, cultivate and develop relationships with potential donors and advocates, including alumni, individuals, corporations, charitable trusts and foundations Agree individual short/medium/long term strategies and goals with the Senior Philanthropy Manager as driven by the Major and Leadership Giving KPIs Plan and manage targeted events and media campaigns as driven by agreed goals Execute and contribute to fundraising strategy and actively contribute to increasing the impact and visibility of philanthropy at the University of Warwick Cultivate and make individual asks for direct financial support Make applications for funding to grant making bodies, working to agreed targets Maintain a dynamic portfolio of prospects, ensuring appropriate stewardship of current donors and stakeholders Manage relations with donors to ensure they remain engaged and that any agreements made with them are fulfilled Ensure regular reportage and accountability for donors Work with academics and professional services staff to secure philanthropic donations, by providing specialist advice and insight on philanthropy and donor relations. Person Specification to include: Be able to demonstrate experience of building and maintaining constructive professional relationships with a wide range of people over an extended period of time. Demonstrate where you have worked collaboratively to achieve a goal, project or contract success. Experience of working in a target driven environment. Previous experience in fundraising/ sales-driven environment. Proven experience of client/ stakeholder management. Emotional intelligence: including self-awareness and the ability to relate interpersonally with people of different interests, cultures and nationalities. Demonstrable listening skills and empathy. Experienced problem solver, with the ability to think creatively. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Proven persuasion and negotiation skills. To receive a full copy of the job pack please apply via this site.