Head of Philanthropy and Events

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Creating and implementing a multi-year, audience-focused high-value fundraising strategy.

• Leading and nurturing a high-achieving, inclusive team.

• Overseeing the formulation of engaging, insight-driven propositions and securing transformative support from Major Donors as well as Trusts & Foundations.

• Managing an effective Events portfolio.

• Executing exceptional cultivation and stewardship strategies that enhance engagement, boost retention, and maximize the lifetime value of supporters.

• Providing clear prioritization, strategic guidance, and performance-oriented leadership across the Philanthropy & Events portfolio by establishing ambitious income targets, performance metrics, priorities, and KPIs.

• Facilitating cross-organizational collaboration, including influencing senior management and partnering closely with other Fundraising teams, Digital, Brand, Data, Communications, and Children Services.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess a proven track record in leading high-value fundraising operations within a complex organization, with responsibility for strategy, income, and performance.

• Must demonstrate a strong history of securing seven-figure donations from Trusts & Foundations/Major Donors and successfully executing commercially viable fundraising Events.

• Must have a clear record of setting strategic direction and guiding teams to achieve immediate income goals.

• Must have established commercial and financial insight, including experience with managing large budgets, both long-term and short-term forecasting, driving ROI, and making investment decisions based on data and insights.

• Must have experience in constructing and managing proposals and pipelines for Major Donors and Trusts & Foundations.

• Must possess excellent communication and influencing abilities.

• Experience in leading and developing high-performing teams is essential.

🏝️ Benefits

• 29 days of annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata, with the potential for up to 5 additional days for continuous service and the option to buy or sell leave.

• Opportunities to gain professional qualifications and access to exceptional training and development.

• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity leave options.

• Pension plan with up to a 7% employer contribution, including life assurance coverage.

• Staff discounts and eligibility for the Blue Light Card, providing discounts at 15,000 national retailers.