Hybrid Philanthropy Manager

at Smile Train

• Job title: Philanthropy Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £45,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Philanthropy Manager at Smile Train engaging major donors to support cleft treatment initiatives. Managing donor relationships, events, and fundraising strategies to maximize contributions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a portfolio of 50 – 70 major donors and prospects by creating and implementing strategies for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors with the capacity to make 5 and low 6-figure annual gifts.
• Conduct 75 to 100 meetings with donors and prospects annually through one-on-one meetings, site visits, and other types of meaningful contact.
• Provide recommendations and assist in executing effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
• Write and create customised proposals and presentations for major donors.
• Assist with developing projects that will enhance the major giving operations of the Development Department and support them by developing strategy briefs and leading preparation meetings.
• Help produce cultivation and stewardship programs for prospects and major donors.
• Organise at least two major donor events each year.
• Conduct research on major donors as well as conducting supplemental research.
• Ensure all key administrative tasks for the philanthropy programme are taken care of.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience with exposure to major gift donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes preferred.
• A proven history of generating income in the £100,000’s and securing gifts of £25,000 or more.
• Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in supporting senior management, program staff, to execute donor and engagement strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.
• Extremely detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Able to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
• Able to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
• Able to function both independently and as part of a global team.
• Familiar with the MS Office and donor management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for this required level of education.

Benefits

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