Philanthropy Manager

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JOB PURPOSE

Based in the Engagement & Partnerships Department at QEF, we are looking for a passionate person to fill this incredibly rewarding role as Philanthropy Manager working with a successful team. You will lead on developing the major donor programme and producing applications for funding to support life changing projects at QEF which help people with disabilities and acquired brain injury.

This is a hybrid opportunity, with a blend of home and office working.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading disability charity and play a vital role in a small but ambitious fundraising team. There is a huge amount of potential for QEF’s Philanthropy programme and this role would suit someone with excellent communication skills with the drive and enthusiasm to make things happen.

The key purpose of this post is to develop and implement plans to transform the level of operation of the major donor fundraising function, developing new and innovative ideas to take advantage of new opportunities to grow income and build our profile. The post holder will be responsible for nurturing existing and recruiting new major donors (£5k+) and then stewarding these high-net worth individuals to continue making large gifts to QEF.

The role also leads and manages the successful trusts team. Alongside the trusts team, this person will have experience of identifying new charitable trusts and foundations and will play a key part in securing significant gifts, whilst supporting and advising the team to achieve success in their areas.

Key responsibilities:

Working closely with the Assistant Director, you will develop and implement a strategy and budget for each financial year to achieve a step change in income generation from our major donors and trusts and foundations income streams.

Research and make contact with potential major donors and trusts: spotting opportunities to engage.

Carry out rigorous research, monitoring and evaluation of activities to measure financial return on investment and the impact in relation to our strategic aims.

Work closely with the events team to provide continued opportunities and re-engagement of our major donors through existing or new events.

Drive forward the development of strategic and operational plans for major donor and trusts and foundations fundraising. Collaborate with teams across the organisation to explore opportunities for income generation.

• You are passionate about your area of work
• You have experience in major donor and trusts fundraising or similar
• Our Values and Behaviours inspire you
• You have excellent written and communications skills
• You enjoy building relationships
• You work well as part of a team and on your own
• You are confident in speaking to and meeting with supporters
• You are organised and able to work to tight deadlines
• You have excellent time management and an ability to prioritise
• You have a strong desire to help people
• You have experience in writing persuasive content
• You are a strategic thinker with excellent planning skills
• You are analytical with good attention to detail
• You have experience in managing members of staff and helping them to develop their potential
• You have experience in working with donors and building positive relationships

BENEFITS
Being part of QEF means that you will be valued as a key member of a charity that is passionate about its work. You’ll gain a sense of professional satisfaction from knowing that every day you have worked as a team to improve someone else’s life. Whether you work in one of our client-facing services, or at the head office, you’ll never be far away from the inspiring journey of our service users. In addition, you’ll receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays FTE
• Pension and Life Assurance
• Westfield Healthcare Cash back scheme and shopping discounts
• Free on-site parking and use of the green spaces
• Range of training opportunities provided to ensure career development
• Free Blue Light discount card

• Actively participating in learning, development and feedback opportunities.
• Promoting QEF’s Equal Opportunities policy.
• Being an active team player.
• Being an ambassador of QEF’s Values and Behaviours.

• QEF is proud to be an equal opportunities employer
• We guarantee to interview all applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy and to consider each applicant on their ability to do the job
• Please contact HR if you require any reasonable adjustment(s) for the application process or interview stage

• Hazel Cornick, Assistant Director of Supporter Engagement & Legacies, would love to hear from you if you would like an informal chat or visit before applying. Get in touch on hazel.cornick@qef.org.uk.

• If you are interested in becoming part of team QEF please