It’s an exciting time to join Blue Cross as they deliver on a refreshed organisation strategy, with high value fundraising playing a key part in its delivery. This role leads the Relationship Management team at Blue Cross, with a focus on bespoke relationship management of HNWIs, mid-value individuals and trusts.
Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897. They help pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. They also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion.
This role plays a pivotal role in driving high value fundraising performance and making a significant contribution to their mission of improving the lives of pets and the people who love them.
You, and the team of fundraisers you manage, will build strong, lasting relationships with mid and major value donors (trusts and foundations and individuals), guiding them on their philanthropic journey. You’ll develop and lead a fundraising plan that cultivates a robust pipeline of prospects, creates compelling fundraising asks, and delivers engaging stewardship, all with the aim of increasing income and building long-term donor relations.
About the role
As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will:
- Reporting to and working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you will develop a compelling fundraising plan for mid and major value donors, contributing to the philanthropy strategy, and aligning with the charity’s overall goals
- Personally manage a small mixed portfolio of major-level prospects and donors (individuals and trusts)
- Guide and support the philanthropy fundraisers, including the Philanthropy Manager responsible for major value trusts/foundations and individuals, and two Philanthropy Officers responsible for trusts or mid-value individuals
- Forge strong bonds with prospects and donors, collaborating with your team to understand their motivations and inspire impactful donations
- Oversee donor cultivation activities, ensuring adherence to data protection regulations, and collaborating with colleagues when necessary
About you
Ideal skills and experience:
- Secured five to six-figure donations through major gift fundraising
- Understand the requirements of trusts and foundations and can write high quality funding applications
- Designed successful stewardship programs for mid-high value donors, boosting loyalty & donations
- Professionally presented philanthropic opportunities to high-net-worth individuals
- Built strong relationships with senior stakeholders (internal & external)
- Line management experience
- Driver’s license & travel availability
Employee benefits
Benefits include:
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Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
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Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
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Life assurance
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Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
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Free access to GP via MetLife·