Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Corporate)
Animal • London/Hybrid • £40,000 – £45,000
Take ownership of the corporate and trust fundraising strategies as well as leading the day-to-day relationship management of partners.
Lead a talented team of 15 across the charity's corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations/statutory and major donor income streams.
The Stroke Association – the UK’s largest stroke charity – provides specialist support, funds critical research and campaigns to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support to rebuild their lives. The charity’s vision is for there to be fewer strokes, and for people affected by stroke to get the help they need to live the best life they can.
The charity have an ambitious, high performing team of over 700 staff and 3,000 volunteers, who are focused on delivering a new strategy with two clear goals:
As Associate Director – High Value Engagement, you will lead a talented team of 15 across the charity’s corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations/statutory and major donor income streams. The current portfolio is weighted to trusts & foundations relationships, with total income of c.£2million across all high value income streams (£1.3m trusts and foundations, £500,000 corporate partnerships, £250,000 major donors). Their Trusts & Foundations income has developed significantly over recent years, whilst the other areas are stable. The aim is to build upon these achievements, growing high value income and identifying new opportunities for funding across a variety of high value audiences.
It is an exciting time to join the Stroke Association, as they look confidently towards a period of investment and growth in their impact. As part of this new chapter, the charity have have set up projects aiming to deliver a step change in progress towards their strategic goals: to reach everyone as soon as possible after their stroke with their products and services; to increase awareness of stroke and the Stroke Association; and to grow and diversify income. The focus on people in the first year after their stroke offers a particular area of opportunity for this post-holder to creatively lead initiatives to seek out new long-term funding and delivery partners.
As Associate Director – High Value Engagement, you will:
Ideal skills and experience:
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Take ownership of the corporate and trust fundraising strategies as well as leading the day-to-day relationship management of partners.
Fantastic step-up opportunity for an experienced trusts fundraiser to lead on fundraising and inherit a strong portfolio.
Oversee high value fundraising streams and build a team at a hugely exciting time for this ambitious oracy education charity.