Philanthropy Officer

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £33,002 to £35,608 with potential progression once in post to £39,906

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Do you want to be part of a dynamic and innovative fundraising team? Do you want to raise money for some of society’s most pressing challenges and play a key role in an ambitious fundraising and volunteering campaign?

We are looking to recruit a Philanthropy Officer to join us at this very exciting time. The Philanthropy Officer will be responsible for the relationship management of a portfolio of around 100 prospective donors in order to raise funds for a range of key projects. They will be responsible for the entire prospect relationship management process including researching, cultivating, asking and stewarding.

This role will play an integral part in supporting donations to improve student experience and across key areas of research.

As part of an award-winning team and led by some of the most respected names in higher education fundraising, you’ll get the chance to work across the team and wider university to encourage new donors to make long-term, sustainable and significant £10k plus gifts. You will also have the opportunity to work with our senior team on proposals to top donors enabling you to get experience of working with some of the most successful and experienced major gift fundraisers in the UK Higher Education sector.

As a Philanthropy Officer you will have responsibility for managing a portfolio of current and prospective donors. You will have the confidence to ask for donations, be a strong communicator, and be passionate about making a difference to some of the biggest challenges the world faces.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience

• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications) - where no equivalent qualification is held, significant practical relevant experience and expertise in a similar role will be required.
• Evidence of performance gained within a results-orientated environment such as fundraising, sales, marketing, recruitment or account management.
• Enthusiastic, target-driven and motivated to raise money.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to establish relationships quickly and prepare information and reports for potential donors.
• Ability to construct a range of solicitation strategies.
• The post holder is expected to manage their own prospect pool with support from the Prospect Research Team where necessary.
• The post holder is expected to manage their own pipeline with support from their line manager to maximise the success of future performance.
• Responsible for cultivation, solicitation and stewardship plans for mid-level donors in consultation with their line manager.
• The ability to work independently with initiative, to take decisions and think creatively and laterally.
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to persuade and influence with diplomacy and sensitivity.

Informal enquiries to Emily Henderson, email: E.g.henderson@bham.ac.uk

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