Head of Development
NYJO (National Youth Jazz Orchestra) • Hybrid (London) or Remote • £38,000 – £42,000
Fantastic step-up opportunity for an experienced trusts fundraiser to lead on fundraising and inherit a strong portfolio.
Excellent career development opportunity at an international charity, where you'll be developing strategy and working closely with senior leadership.
This charity works to transform the lives of disadvantaged children by facilitating the end of institutional care for good. It does this in two ways: At a policy level to accelerate and improve the quality of reform in health, education and social protection services at a practical level working with providers of children’s services to demonstrate the value of family-based care.
As Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager you will identify, cultivate, secure and steward major gifts from existing and prospective donors who can support the organisation at the five- and six-figure level. In your role you will build and foster positive relationships with philanthropic donors and grant-making organisations, providing excellent stewardship and account management.
As an experienced philanthropy professional, you will also work collaboratively with colleagues to support the redirection of philanthropic capital away from orphanages and institutions and towards global care reform. You will work with the Head of Partnerships, Director of Global Fundraising and Engagement and CEO to involve relevant internal stakeholders to effectively cultivate prospective partners, and to support existing partnerships. This will include working with senior managers and Trustees. You will also work closely with the Trusts and Foundations Manager and Senior Manager – Funding Impact Communications to prioritise and progress opportunities.
As Philanthropy Manager, you will:
Ideal skills and experience:
Employee benefits include:
Fantastic step-up opportunity for an experienced trusts fundraiser to lead on fundraising and inherit a strong portfolio.
A newly created role for the charity to focus on developing gifts of £25,000 +.
Develop your experience at senior fundraiser level, leading CFT’s major donor programe for 9-12 months.