Lead Philanthropy Strategist

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Merrifield Consultants Full time

Merrifield Consultants is collaborating with a charitable organization focused on youth development to recruit a Director of Philanthropic Initiatives. This pivotal role will be instrumental in advancing and refining the organization’s fundraising strategies, with an emphasis on trusts and foundations, significant donors, and legacy contributions. We seek a dedicated professional with a proven track record in managing fundraising portfolios and exceptional leadership capabilities.

Position Title:

Director of Philanthropic Initiatives

Organization:

Youth Development Charity

Compensation:

£50,000

Work Location:

London (3 days in the office)

Employment Type:

Temporary or Permanent, 35 hours per week

Application Requirements:

CV

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Establish and maintain essential systems and processes for philanthropy, conduct research on potential prospects, strategize approaches, and nurture relationships.
  2. Oversee the Philanthropy portfolio, which includes trusts, statutory funders, major donors, corporate partnerships, legacies, and mid-level contributions.
  3. Manage and expand the fundraising portfolio effectively.
  4. Craft persuasive bids and proposals.
  5. Develop and manage a portfolio of prospects capable of contributing between £10,000 and £1 million+, ensuring the achievement of annual income targets.
  6. Engage with existing donors to foster ongoing support and identify new funding opportunities.
  7. Identify and connect with potential major donors.
  8. Coordinate major gift solicitations alongside senior colleagues and the Board.
  9. Provide reports to funders and donors regarding the utilization of their contributions.
  10. Enhance and coordinate the charity's event programming.
Team Leadership:
  1. Set clear objectives for the Philanthropy team, establishing measurable performance indicators and annual income goals.
  2. Support team members in reaching their objectives while fostering strong leadership.
Strategic Development:
  1. Play a key role in shaping and managing the Philanthropy strategy.
  2. Lead the creation and execution of new strategies for mid-level and legacy giving, in collaboration with the Individual Giving team.
  3. Ensure a unified fundraising approach that integrates high-value, individual, and legacy contributions.
Qualifications and Skills:
  1. A strong passion for the arts, youth initiatives, or education.
  2. Ability to cultivate robust relationships both internally and externally.
  3. Extensive experience in fundraising, particularly in securing substantial gifts and grants.
  4. Experience collaborating with Senior Leadership and board members.
  5. Proven ability to develop and manage a strategic plan with defined goals and objectives.
  6. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  7. Outstanding collaborative leadership abilities.

For further information regarding this opportunity, please reach out to Merrifield Consultants.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age, or gender. Our organization encourages applications from all backgrounds and will implement necessary measures to ensure a fair recruitment process.

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