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Interviewing Philanthropy Officer

Child Bereavement UK

Child Bereavement UK helps children and young people (up to the age of 25) and families, to rebuild their lives when a child grieves or when a child dies. Their mission is to tackle the inequalities that exist in the availability, accessibility and quality of bereavement support and training across the UK and to build capacity within communities to manage the impact of child bereavement.

In addition to supporting families experiencing bereavement, the charity also provide training to professionals, equipping them to provide the best possible care to bereaved families.

As Philanthropy Officer, you will join a passionate and collaborative Fundraising Team, working closely with the Head of Corporate, Philanthropy & Events and other CBUK departments. With support, you will take personal ownership of a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, contributing to the charity’s Major Donor strategy. You’ll be part of a supportive team that fosters creativity and teamwork, working together to secure essential funding that directly impacts the lives of bereaved families across the UK.

We are seeking someone creative and analytical who has strong research, administration, relationship management and database skills, and who can provide excellent donor stewardship.

About the role

As Philanthropy Officer, you will: 

  • Identify and research new potential major donors supporting a team income target c.£1.5m
  • Manage a portfolio of major donor relationships at 4-5 figure level
  • Develop donor cultivation and stewardship plans
  • Implement a patron and celebrity stewardship plan

About you

Ideal skills and experience: 

  • Fundraising experience from core income streams such as major donor, corporate or trusts and foundations
  • Experience of prospect research and preparing donor materials
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Managing records using CRM systems like Raiser’s Edge

Apply for this role

Interviews will occur on a rolling basis, so please apply ASAP.

QuarterFive and our clients know fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. We encourage individuals with relevant skills and experience to apply for roles regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief. If you think you meet some of the criteria for a role and would like to discuss how your other experience might transfer, please ask us for a chat. We’re here to support you. Appointments will be made on merit alone and we will gladly make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

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