Job Summary
We’re looking for an effective communicator who will work closely with internal stakeholders to develop mid-range fundraising opportunities to cultivate a sustainable pipeline of trust and foundation fundraising for the University, aligned to the Warwick Arts Centre and the Faculty of Arts.
Job Description
To raise philanthropic gifts from UK and international trusts and foundations, primarily but not exclusively, in support of our upcoming major philanthropic campaign aligned to the Warwick Arts Centre and the Faculty of Arts.
You will be a confident, engaging and enthusiastic fundraiser, responsible for building and maintaining strong, professional and rewarding partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations, including their Trustees and key foundation staff.
Managing a dynamic portfolio of trusts and foundations, you will be an excellent writer with the expertise to craft and lead compelling, high-quality proposals to secure a sustainable pipeline of 5/6 figure gifts for the University. You will also ensure the appropriate stewardship of current donors.
Job Requirements
This is an exciting time to be joining the Development and Alumni Engagement Team (DAE) at the University of Warwick. We're in the planning stages of a major new philanthropic campaign, which will significantly scale the ambition for the University's fundraising and engagement activity.
As a team, we in DAE believe in making a difference, collaborating, being solutions focused, and learning from our best performances. These behaviours are core to how we work together and how we achieve our ambitious strategy and celebrate our success.
We have a major role to play in helping the University break down barriers to education and advance research. Our team, and donor community creates lasting value in society and the economy through supporting creative learning, students, research and facilities at Warwick. If you join us, you can play your part in making a real difference too.
Job Responsibilities
Previous Experience
1. Experience of trust and foundation fundraising with a proven track record of securing 5/6 figure grants, preferably in the arts.
2. Experience of building partnerships with trusts and foundations including trustees and foundation staff.
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to draft compelling trusts and foundations proposals.
4. Experience of understanding, creating and delivering a stewardship journey, including report writing.
5. Experience of working in a target driven environment.
6. Experience of working within a complex work environment.
7. Proven experience of client / stakeholder management.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Emotional intelligence: including self-awareness and the ability to relate interpersonally with people of different interests, cultures and nationalities.
2. Demonstrable listening skills and empathy.
3. Experienced problem solver, with the ability to think creatively.
Job Title: Philanthropy Officer (Trusts and Foundations)
To apply, please submit an application form by the closing date. Please attach a CV and cover letter.
Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history. Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document (desirable criteria too, where possible).
To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, warwick-careers.tal.net.
- Closing date: Sunday 20th April 2025 at 8.00am.
- Interview Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025.
- Start Date: To be confirmed.
Contact name: Alexis Clifford (Head of Trusts and Foundations)
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