Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships

7 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Royal College of Physicians Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Director of Development and Fundraising to lead our fundraising efforts and help shape our new fundraising campaign. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy, building relationships with major donors, trusts, and corporate partners, and leading a high-performing fundraising team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and Implement Fundraising Strategy: Shape the overall strategic goals of a new multi-year fundraising campaign and ensure that we deliver our ambitious income generation targets on an annual basis.
  • Build Relationships with Major Donors: Work closely with the president, trustees, chief executive officer, and other senior colleagues and volunteers to develop and implement the RCP's fundraising strategy.
  • Enhance Fundraising Profile: Refresh our fundraising comms strategy and produce high-quality, in-depth digital and hardcopy materials to highlight the contributions of donors and the impact of funded projects at all levels.
  • Plan Engagement Programmes: Plan an annual programme of engagement between the President/CEO and international major gift prospects, including from the 20% of our membership based outside of the UK.
  • Facilitate Development Committee Work: Facilitate the work of development committee members in advising on strategy, monitoring progress towards agreed targets, introducing new prospects, and helping with cultivation.
  • Develop Fundraising Skills: Support the development of fundraising skills among colleagues, including direct reports, the Deputy Director for Corporate Partnerships, and the Head of Philanthropy.
  • Maximise Fundraising Potential: Maximise the fundraising potential of the RCP's heritage collections and grow the fundraising income of our museum, archive, and library.
  • Ensure Due Diligence: Ensure due diligence on prospective donors and adherence to internal processes and procedures for fundraising, reporting, financial management, and information management.
  • Oversee Awards Programme: Oversee the existing awards programme, which is administered by the development administrator.
About You
  • Proven Fundraising Leadership: A proven track record of effective fundraising leadership, including substantive major gift experience and influencing and negotiating at the most senior levels externally and within an organisation.
  • Major Gift Experience: Substantive major gift experience, including securing six-figure gifts from either individuals, trusts/foundations, or corporate partners.
  • Stakeholder Management: Highly developed stakeholder management skills with proven ability to create, develop, and sustain trusted and effective relationships with major philanthropic partners and potential partners.
  • Networking Skills: Highly developed networking skills to build and sustain a network of supporters for the RCP.
  • Line Management: Track record of successful line management that builds and motivates a successful team.
  • Decision Making: Strong skill set in decision making, understanding complex environments, strategic thinking, and an exceptional ability to communicate.
  • Organisational Skills: Strong organisational skills to maximise outcomes against multiple competing priorities.
  • Fundraising Regulation: Understanding of fundraising regulation and compliance.


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