Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
* Act as a key point of contact for donors and prospects, particularly those giving at £5-10K, developing strong relationships with our existing portfolio, such as the Patrons’ Club.
* Assist the Major Gifts Manager in the development of stewardship and cultivation strategies, including events, for Major Donors and Patrons’ Club Members.
* Lead on the implementation of stewardship and cultivation strategies, as well as their review and development for those giving at £5-10K level.
* Working closely with the Major Gifts Manager, assist in devising the Major Gifts events programme across all levels of major donor income, including cultivation. Work closely with the Events Executive to plan and deliver bespoke cultivation and engagement events to a high standard.
* Work closely with the Major Gifts Manager and Prospect and Pipeline Researcher to identify prospects and solicit major gifts in the region of £5K and above.
* Attend networking events to establish new contacts and proactively initiate and maximise your own networking and donor cultivation opportunities.
* Take the lead in creating and developing stewardship plans for a portfolio of mid-level donors around £5-10K, while ensuring that plans align with the stewardship strategy for higher level donors including the Patrons’ Club. You will work with the Major Gifts Manager to ensure a joined-up approach of the stewardship plan across all levels of giving within Major Gifts.
* Work with the Major Gifts Manager to review and develop the communications plan as part of the stewardship strategy. Take a proactive approach to its implementation, managing timelines for communications, liaising with teams across the trust and writing copy.
* Ensure the correct and accurate maintenance of prospect records. You will oversee the Fundraising Officer in completion of all administrative tasks as required to support the operational effectiveness of the Major Gifts programme, including the Patrons’ Club.
* Assist with writing proposals for solicitation of Major Gifts of all levels.
* Develop positive and productive working relationships with fundraisers, senior leadership and other relevant internal stakeholders.
* Maintain and enhance personal knowledge, skills and networks by playing an active role in professional bodies, increasing the Trust’s influence across the sector.
* Take a flexible approach, with a willingness to work non-traditional hours and be available to travel nationally, and on occasion internationally.