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Philanthropy Lead
Do you want the opportunity to work on the fundraising campaigns for two world-leading new hospitals? The Philanthropy Lead plays a pivotal role in the two fundraising campaigns supporting the building of the brand-new Cambridge Children’s Hospital and Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.
If you feel you have the skills and experience for this varied and extremely rewarding role, then apply today!
Position: Philanthropy Lead
Location: Cambridge/hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full-time, hours per week (part-time hours are negotiable)
Contract: Fixed term 1 year (maternity cover)
Closing date: 8th September 2024, however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once enough applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated major gifts fundraiser to seek and grow relationships with supporters who can help us build a new Children’s Hospital and a new Cancer Hospital in Cambridge.
You will work with the Co-Directors of Philanthropy and Senior Philanthropy Lead to steward a group of senior-level volunteers for both the Children’s Hospital and Cancer Hospital.
As Philanthropy Lead, you will focus on cultivating new major donor prospects, developing loyal relationships, and ultimately securing financial support for our new hospitals. You will be talented at spotting opportunities as they arise, highly motivated and professional.
You will find yourself working with inspiring clinical teams; from nurses to matrons, surgeons and consultants – to senior hospital leaders and Trustees.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Identify new prospects
2. Research potential prospects to create useful briefing materials
3. Cultivate prospects and donors through thoughtful engagement
4. Secure gifts of £10,000+
5. Steward existing donors with bespoke reports and engagement opportunities
6. Work with senior volunteers and clinicians to engage with their networks of potential prospects and donors
7. Contribute to the goals of the wider team
8. Ensure Fundraising Regulation and GDPR compliance
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need to be passionate about the work of the trust. You will have 3 years of experience working in fundraising, ideally personally securing major gifts. You will be a skilled communicator, experienced in building and managing relationships with different stakeholders.
You will also have excellent written skills (applications, proposals and impact report writing) and be independent, resilient and creative with a willingness to support colleagues across the organisation.
You will be asked to send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role.
In return
This is an amazing place to work! Recently voted one of the top 100 hospitals in the world and a leader in the field of healthcare innovation, recognised across the world as a pre-eminent teaching hospital.
You will receive a fantastic benefits package including:
9. Pension Scheme
10. Group Life Assurance @ 4 x Salary
11. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
12. Annual Eye Tests + £65 (towards Computer Use Glasses)
13. Leisure Centre on site
14. NHS Discount Schemes
15. Health Cash Plan - Medicash
16. Employee Assistance Programmes
25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays – Annual Leave increases by one day each year after 2 years of service up to 29 days
17. Your Birthday off
18. Cycle 2 Work Scheme
We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member is an opportunity for the organisation to bring in a different perspective and further diversify the charity.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.