Deputy Head of Philanthropy

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Dogs Trust Full time

Are you an experienced fundraising professional who has developed and implemented Trusts and Foundations strategy? Are you passionate about dog welfare?

As we approach an exciting period of growth across our Philanthropy income streams, we're looking for a Deputy Head of Philanthropy (Trusts and Foundations).

About this role

As Deputy Head of Philanthropy (Trusts and Foundations), you'll:

  • motivate and empower the Trusts and Foundations team to deliver on ambitious targets, while also maintaining a small personal pipeline of six or seven figure prospects
  • take a relationship-led cultivation approach to Trusts and Foundations fundraising, building strong relationships with trustees
  • develop and implement a new strategy to grow statutory and institutional fundraising at Dogs Trust, while collaborating with key internal stakeholders to deliver effective proposition development
  • develop international strategies, growing income for our international programmes from a number of global animal welfare and health funders
  • work closely with stakeholders across the charity to develop new cases for support and bespoke funding opportunities,
  • collaborate with other Deputy Heads across Philanthropy, building a solid peer group who approach challenges as a team.

    About you

    To be successful in this role, you'll need be an experienced leader, with the ability to coach and support the Trusts and Foundation teams and approach problems pragmatically. We're looking for a candidate with experience of working with international and global trusts, as we expand our fundraising in this area. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to influence and build relationships with key external stakeholders. Some experience of strategy development and implementation is also crucial for this role. Above all, a commitment to the aims and objects of Dogs Trust is essential.

    About Dogs Trust

    We love dogs. That's why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We'll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It's what we've been doing since 1891 and how we've grown to become the UK's leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

    To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you complete an application form and a covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

    Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive enough suitable interest, so to avoid disappointment early application is encouraged. Additionally, we may invite some candidates to join us for an interview before the closing date.

    Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us.We're here to support you every step of the way.


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