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Philanthropy Development Manager

2 months ago


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

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Major Donor Fundraiser to join our team at Bookmark Reading Charity. As a key member of our Fundraising team, you will play a crucial role in securing and developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals to support our philanthropy programme.

Key Responsibilities

  • Delivering the Philanthropy Plan
    • Work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Lead and Head of Fundraising to grow the major donor portfolio within the wider strategy.
    • Build and maintain a portfolio of existing and new major donors who give or can give £15,000 or more, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey.
    • Line manage the Philanthropy Executive and support their professional development, providing direction, support, and guidance.
    • Work with our Prospect Research & Administration Intern to identify new potential Bookmark major donors, working with trustees, staff, and our supportive Partnerships Board to secure introductions and make asks of prospective supporters.
    • Lead on philanthropy events, working with the wider team in delivering income-generating, cultivation, and stewardship activities.
    • Create compelling, relevant, and tailored funding proposals, reports, and collateral to inspire and inform donors, reflecting Bookmark's strong brand.
    • Work closely with the rest of the Fundraising 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

  • A successful track record in high-value fundraising and acquisition, including a proven track record of securing five-figure gifts, to meet or exceed targets.
  • Experience developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals through all stages of the donor cycle.
  • Experience working on successful charity events that meet fundraising targets.
  • Great verbal communication skills, demonstrated by strong relationships with donors and colleagues. 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.
  • Experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database.

Desirable

  • Line management experience.
  • Experience working with a fundraising board or high-value committee.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of £38,000 - £41,500 per annum.
  • A hybrid remote working arrangement, with a minimum of two days per week based at our office in London.
  • A range of benefits, including additional leave, casual dress, company events, company pension, employee mentoring programme, flexitime, free fitness classes, health & wellbeing programme, sabbatical, store discount, and work from home.