Senior Philanthropy Manager – Scotland

Reference: DEC20240959

Expiry date: 23:59, Mon, 6th Jan 2025

Location: Scotland flexible/ home based

Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave (Pro-Rata)

Are you a successful major gifts fundraiser seeking a new challenge and inspired to help save nature? Our high-achieving Fundraising Team is looking to recruit a Senior Philanthropy Manager to help grow our donor portfolio and further increase philanthropic income for RSPB Scotland. This is a unique opportunity to lead individual fundraising in Scotland, driving forward our mission to protect and restore nature while achieving ambitious income goals.

Reporting to the Head of Funding Development, the role will take ownership of our significant major donor income stream and lead on developing and implementing a Major Donor and Individuals fundraising strategy in Scotland.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maximising donations from your own portfolio of donors and developing new prospects.
• Working closely with Scotland and UK colleagues to develop and deliver solicitation strategies either directly, through senior management or working with the UK Philanthropy team. This includes understanding donors’ wishes and aspirations and identifying links with approved priority projects with the aim of securing substantial gifts.
• Organising and participating in events and meetings (online and face to face) to build relationships with both existing donors, demonstrate the impact of gifts received, and engage with prospects for future income.
• Working alongside senior leaders and external groups to raise RSPB’s profile within the philanthropic community.
• Managing a Senior Fundraising Officer, developing shared targets and work plans to achieve team objectives.

What we need from you:

• A proven track record of securing major gifts and building strong donor relationships.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to inspire both internal and external audiences.
• Excellent writing skills for compiling funding proposals and update reports.
• Strong organisational skills to manage a diverse portfolio of activities and philanthropist contacts.
• Awareness of, and interest in, the challenges facing the natural world.

The role is primarily responsible for raising money for work undertaken by RSPB Scotland, and as such the successful candidate will ideally be based in Scotland but location can be flexible and homebased. Due to the need to meet philanthropists in remote locations, a full UK drivers’ licence is essential.

Additional Information

This role is Permanent / Part-Time (30 hours p/w)

As part of this application process, you will be asked to provide a CV and complete a short application. Please explain in your cover letter how you meet the criteria set above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.