Would you like to play a pivotal role in the fundraising team of a small and dynamic charity? Do you want to play your part in transforming the lives of thousands of vulnerable and traumatised children?
One to One Children's Fund are seeking a dynamic, proactive and creative individual to join our small team as a Major Donor Manager.
Building on our most successful year to date, this newly created post will help take the organisation’s philanthropic fundraising into new territory as we launch our exciting and ambitious 3 year strategy where we aim to significantly grow and diversify our income through innovative funding streams. This will allow us to transform the lives of even more vulnerable children through our pioneering programmes.
For your chance to inspire our donors and supporters and to help transform the lives of children around the world, please apply by sending a CV and covering letter (2 sides A4 max) to . In your cover letter explain your suitability for this role through demonstrating how you meet the person requirements.
One to One Children's Fund transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable children by addressing gaps in care through innovative community based models, which can easily be adopted and replicated to ensure their sustainability. We build the capability of those best placed to respond to the needs of children: families, health professionals, teachers, communities and local organisations, and we give particular priority to children's emotional, social and psychological needs.
Post Title: Major Donor Manager
Type of appointment:Full time: Permanent Contract
Location:Hampstead/North London
Salary Band:£30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
Accountable to:Development Director
Closing date: 1st August 2016
Job Summary:
Under the direction of One to One Children’s Fund Director of Development, the Major Donor Manager will play a critical role in securing philanthropic income from donors giving 4 to 6 figure gifts to contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s fundraising strategy.
As a powerful and sophisticated networker, you will be able to swiftly develop relationships with new and existing supporters to capitalise on the strengths and networks of the organisation to date. You will have experience of successfully securing income from high net worth individuals and be able to demonstrate the necessary empathy and conviction to convince funders of the worth of our projects and to secure new income flows.
You will be proactive and creative, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to interpret and synthesise complex information into compelling messages. You will have strong organisational skills and attention to detail and be able to work to tight deadlines. You will be a confident team member with entrepreneurial spirit.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a major donor strategy that focuses on tailored donor cultivation, solicitations and communications plans for different levels of donors.
- Identify and engage with potential donors as well as conducting prospect research to ensure a strong pipeline of new funding opportunities for unrestricted and restricted gifts.
- Nurture and maintain strong interactive, strategic and sustainable relationships with existing donors through exceptional donor care and a variety of scheduled activities.
- Arrange face to face meetings with Major Donors and Prospects to build relationships and secure gifts.
- Maximise income from new and existing donors through tailored fundraising asks, typically securing high value donations, in excess of £1000.
- Secure income to an agreed target in line with the organisation’s overall fundraising strategy.
- Ensure timely acknowledgment of Major Donor’s Gifts; ensure they receive the due care and attention that they need; and maintain accurate and up to date donor information on Salesforce.
- Assist with development of engaging content for project updates, applications, reports and presentations for current and prospective donors.
- Undertake other duties as and when required by the organisation at times.
Person Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- University degree or equivalent essential
- Previous experience (2+ years) in fundraising from Major Donors
- Extremely strong writing skills essential.
- Good working knowledge of computers and MS Office, and an ability to adapt to new software. Experience working in Salesforce or Raiser’s Edge and Social Media an advantage.
- Professional, competent and adaptable communication style on phone and over email.
Personal Competencies
- Ability to be resourceful, innovative, proactive and creative with fundraising.
- Ability to juggle many tasks under pressure, whilst maintaining a good attention to detail.
- Fluent level of written and spoken English.
- Ability to work independently, but also a good team player.
- Interest in the charity’s aims and goals
- Ability to work in the UK (please note we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time)