Senior Philanthropy Director

6 days ago

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

About Bookmark Reading Charity

Bookmark Reading Charity is a leading organization dedicated to changing children's life stories through the joy of reading. With significant growth over the past few years, we have built a network of engaged supporters and are now looking for a talented individual to lead our Philanthropy Team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a 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, managing a team of three, and working closely with the Head of Fundraising and the Senior Leadership Team.

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 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 maximize 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
    • 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 organizations, 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.

What We Offer

Bookmark Reading Charity offers a competitive salary of £48,000-£50,000 pro-rata, a flexible working arrangement, and a range of benefits, including additional leave, casual dress, company events, company pension, employee mentoring programme, free fitness classes, health and wellbeing programme, sabbatical, store discount, and work from home.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please submit your application via Breathe HR. We look forward to hearing from you.

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