Head of Philanthropy and Strategic Development
1 week ago
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Philanthropy to join our team at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our fundraising team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive philanthropy strategy to drive income from major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
Main Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a philanthropy strategy to grow income from major donors, corporate partners, and foundations.
- Build and cultivate relationships with high-value supporters, including major donors and corporate partners, to secure six- and seven-figure gifts.
- Collaborate across teams to translate our impactful work into compelling cases for support, ensuring our projects resonate with potential funders.
- Lead a robust donor stewardship programme, ensuring high-value donors receive the attention and communication they need.
- Manage a high-performing team, including the Trusts Foundations & Statutory Officer, to ensure they have the resources to excel in their roles and contribute to our charity's success.
About Us
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979.
We are proud of our diverse workforce and encourage people to embrace their individuality. We value difference and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Person Specification
- Masters level education or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of commitment to continuous learning and development and a comprehensive professional knowledge across a range of specialities including financial management, strategic development, fundraising / income generation acquired through training and experience over extensive period.
- Demonstrable experience working in fundraising for Research, Health or charitable institutions, with securing and delivering high five to seven figure gifts/partnerships both within UK and Internationally from either trust, individuals or companies.
- Ability to influence senior decision-makers internally and externally in philanthropic organisations; as well as wealthy individuals to ask/ negotiate for major gifts.
- Proven ability to manage and cultivate a list of active and significant supporters.
- Experience of writing funding proposals, bids and applications with a track record of success.
- Extensive understanding and knowledge of improving and maintaining relationships with high net worth individuals/partners.
- Excellent persuasive writing, communication skills and team working.
- An accurate worker, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines. Methodical in approach, with effective problem-solving ability.
- Sound knowledge in the use of information technology and its application in practice.
- Experience in writing analysis reports.
- Experience presenting complex, sensitive, or contentious information to a wide range of stakeholders with varied backgrounds.
- Ability to work flexibly, to deadlines, with tact and diplomacy, using judgement and initiative.
- Demonstrable evidence of meeting targets and working in a target driven environment.
- Knowledge of GDPR compliance, due diligence processes, UK tax laws and Gift Aid.
- Strong attention to detail and financial literacy.
- Experience of managing supporter journeys with an insight into why people give to health charities.
- Ability to self-motivate, work as part of a small team, and support colleagues, even under pressure in a busy and constantly changing environment for priorities.
- Ability to deal with emotional situations in a calm and professional manner.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex subjects into persuasive proposals and presentations for an external audience.
- Excellent oral and written skills, with experience in using Microsoft for report writing. This post is mainly VDU based.
- Excellent attention to detail. Ensuring data and reports are presented to a high-quality standard.
- Ability to treat all employee and other hospital information confidentially.
- Maintain own and others health, safety, and security.
- Supportive of equality and values diversity.
- Work as an enthusiastic member of the wider team embodying the Trust ethos and values.
- Take a mature approach to team management displaying resilience, care, and compassion.
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