Fundraising and Philanthropy Manager - FTC Maternity Cover Closing Date: Friday 2 nd May 2025 Accountable to: Director of Marketing and Fundraising Location: This role is contracted at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre, Brandon Lane, Coventry, CV3 3GW but follows all the agile working framework set which guides all roles at the Trust (i.e. a balance of office, site & home working where appropriate to the role). Salary: Grade 3b (£37,729 - £45,814) Benefits: Employers’ pension contribution up to 7% (with 4.5% from employee) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays per year Access to electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme Employee Assistance programme Death in service benefit equivalent to 3x salary Responsible for: Fundraising Officer Liaison with: Colleagues at Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and across the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (TWT), in particular the membership team and specifically the membership administrator who also provides administration for fundraising and events. Volunteers, members, supporters, third parties, agencies and venues Contract Type: Fixed Term - 12 months Maternity Cover Hours: 35 hours per week (full time) Role purpose To diversify, develop and deliver fundraising initiatives with a focus on major donors and legacies, securing significant funding for the Trust that will enable delivery of our new 2030 strategy of more space for nature, with more people on nature’s side. 1. Main Responsibilities 1.1 Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with strategic objectives 1.2 Monitor and report on fundraising targets and budget 1.3 Line management of the Fundraising Officer 2. Major Donors 2.1 Growing the scale of donations – both the number of donors and the value of donations by managing an impactful major donor programme for the Trust 2.2 Use the Trust’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to manage and grow a pipeline of prospects including high value donors, major donors and potential legators 2.3 Develop and manage a portfolio of high value donors and prospects to include working closely with appropriate colleagues on research, cultivation, ask and stewardship, including planning and delivery of inspiring events 2.4 Work with the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to appropriately involve them in planning and managing relationships with major donors 2.5 Develop a stewardship programme, developing meaningful relationships with donors and potential donors, involving them in our work and ensure they feel valued and part of the Trust. 2.6 Manage the Patrons Circle, providing a fantastic experience for WWT Patrons, including delivering engaging events and maintaining regular communication 2.7 Ensure appeal donors receive relevant stewardship communications, including holding specific events and activities 3. Legacies 3.1 Support the development of the Trust's legacy strategy, leading to an increase in number of pledges and value pledged 3.2 Identify and recruit new legacy pledgers including but not exclusively from WWT members and supporters, ensuring a legacy pipeline 3.3 Steward known legacy pledgers to maximize and retain their loyalty to WWT and to maximize their lifetime giving, including their support for current appeals. 3.4 Ensure ongoing engagement with all legators and enquirers by upgrading and conversion through the legacy cycle: enquirer, considerer, intender, pledger 3.5 Create and run a series of events to engage potential and existing legators and legacy professionals 3.6 Liaise with departments across the Trust in relation to legacy campaigns 3.7 Work closely with the marketing team to ensure effective communication about legacy giving with members, supporters and pledgers/legators 3.8 Use the CRM’s legacy module to manage relationships with pledgers and legators 4. General Fundraising 4.1 Support the Trust's new Project Oversights Board, ensuring projects align with the strategy, are fully developed, and help secure appropriate funding 4.2 Input into funding bids 4.3 Support Trust fundraising appeals 4.5 Work closely with the marketing team to update and improve third party fundraising materials, online material and guidance to enable supporters to fundraise for us independently 4.6 Ensure that the Trust is up to date and compliant with legislation, regulators and GDPR requirements in relation to fundraising 4.7 Stay up to date with current best practice in fundraising techniques and track any upcoming trends 4.8 Work with the Membership Services Manager and Membership Development Officer to ensure data is recorded on the CRM accurately and effectively to enable required analysis, tracking, reporting, segmentation and future targeting 5. General Responsibilities 5.1 Promote the work, mission and vision of the Trust at all times. 5.2 Work across teams to develop and implement activity plans across the 2030 strategy business plan. 5.3 Use every opportunity commensurate with other duties to contribute to the Trust’s membership recruitment, fundraising and engagement of people. 5.4 Ensure a high level of customer service in all dealings with the public. 5.5 Ensure continuous development of skills and knowledge required for the post, undergoing training and performance review as required by the Trust. 5.6 Work within all the policies and procedures of the Trust, ensuring own compliance with the 5.7 Trust’s health and safety policies and procedures and that of any resources for whom you are responsible. 5.8 Work at all times within the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to promote equal opportunities. Comply with all legal and contractual obligations concerning the responsibilities of your post. 5.9 Carry out any other reasonable duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the Chief Executive. For more information please refer to the full job description which is available to download below