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Senior Philanthropy Director

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Bookmark Reading Charity Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Senior Philanthropy Director

Job Summary:

Bookmark Reading Charity is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Philanthropy Director to lead our Philanthropy Team and grow both our major donor and Trusts & Foundations programme. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in high-value fundraising and acquisition, including securing five-and-six-figure gifts, and will be responsible for delivering the philanthropy plan.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Delivering the Philanthropy Plan:
    • Manage the philanthropy programme at Bookmark, working with the Head of Fundraising to grow the major donor and Trusts & Foundations portfolio within the wider strategy
    • Lead a team of three to deliver on the fundraising strategy, providing direction, support, and guidance. Directly line manage the Philanthropy Manager and support their professional development
    • Work with trustees, staff, and our wonderfully supportive Partnerships Board to build a robust pipeline of supporters and secure introductions
    • Own and build a portfolio of donors through the full donor cycle who give £50,000 or more, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey
    • Lead on the philanthropy events strategy and programme, providing support to the Philanthropy Manager and wider team in delivering income-generating, cultivation, and stewardship events
    • Lead the philanthropy team to compelling, relevant, and tailored funding proposals, reports, and collateral to inspire and inform donors, reflecting Bookmark's strong brand
    • Work closely with the Corporate Partnerships team to ensure opportunities to maximise income for the fundraising team
  • Working with the Rest of the Fundraising Team:
    • Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with the charity's strategic objectives
    • Work with the Senior Leadership Team, Chair of Trustees, and colleagues across the charity to ensure major donor fundraising activity is aligned with the charity's wider plans and objectives
    • Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording and forecasting of major donor income, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management
    • Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark's brand and is always brand compliant
    • Ensure Bookmark's ethical fundraising policy is adhered to

Person Specification:

Essential:

  • A successful track record in high-value fundraising and acquisition, including a proven track record of securing five-and-six-figure gifts, to meet or exceed targets
  • Experience line managing individuals, nurturing their development, and managing their performance to achieve results
  • Excellent understanding of complex relationship-based fundraising from high-net worth individuals and/or grant-making organisations, and experience developing relationships with donors through all stages of the donor cycle
  • Experience working with a fundraising board or high-value committee
  • Experience developing and managing a calendar of successful charity events that meet fundraising targets
  • Great verbal communication skills, a passion for presenting, and public speaking
  • You will have the skills to influence, motivate, and persuade people to donate
  • Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive, and technically accurate cases for support and proposals tailored to a major donor audience
  • Experience growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio, and increasing income
  • An understanding and ability to build budgets and work with financials
  • Experience using Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • You have experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database

Desirable:

  • Experience managing and growing a Giving Circle

Location: One to two days per week based at the Bookmark office, with flexibility around home working for the remaining days

Contract Type: Permanent, 3-5 days per week

Salary: £48,000-£50,000 pro-rata

Hours: hours per week. Flexibility around compressed hours