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Philanthropy Officer - Trusts and Foundations (107386-0325)

University of Warwick - Development & Alumni Engagement

Location: Coventry, University of Warwick
Salary: £35,116 to £45,413 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 27th March 2025
Closes: 20th April 2025
Job Ref: 2676

For informal enquiries, please contact Alexis Clifford, Head of Philanthropy (Trusts and Foundations), at alexis.clifford@warwick.ac.uk

Responsible to Senior Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations).

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 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.

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.  

About You  

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 Warwick Arts Centre and Faculty of Arts.

Previous Experience

Experience of trust and foundation fundraising with a proven track record of securing 5/6 figure grants, preferably in the arts.

Experience of building partnerships with trusts and foundations including trustees and foundation staff.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to draft compelling trusts and foundations proposals.

Experience of understanding, creating and delivering a stewardship journey, including report writing.

Experience of working in a target driven environment.

Experience of working within a complex work environment.

Proven experience of client / stakeholder management.

Knowledge and Skills

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.

Ability to work within a team.

Proven persuasion and negotiation skills.

Practical knowledge of database management and use of standard IT packages (Microsoft).

Sound organisational skills.

For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.

CLOSING Date: Sunday 20th April 2025 at 8.00am.

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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