Relationship Fundraiser (Major gifts)

Role Purpose

The Relationship Fundraiser will support the Philanthropy Manager to secure and increase income through the charity’s Philanthropy strategy.

The post holder will support with developing a robust pipeline of prospects and will be responsible for managing a portfolio of new and existing major donor relationships.

You will be creative and analytical and provide first class research, administration, relationship management and database skills and provide excellent donor stewardship.

• Main Responsibilities
• Work with the Philanthropy Manager to prepare and implement creative donor cultivation and stewardship plans to secure new donors and develop current relationships, including:
• Creative cases for support with associated budgets.
• Adapting information for specific donors using different approaches for different audiences.
• Developing engaging thank you letters and reports.
• Manage an agreed portfolio of mid-value major donor relationships and prospects, with the support of the Philanthropy Manager and deliver excellent stewardship and tailored fundraising proposals.
• Provide timely and high-quality updates to donors on the charity’s activities and impact and value of gifts.

Work with the Communications team to ensure that major donor supporters receive engaging and relevant marketing materials.

• Research and identify potential donors to build a strong list of prospects, matching against key fundraising priorities, to maximise opportunities and build a healthy prospect pipeline.
• Develop processes and systems to ensure the effective management of all relevant information, including keeping all records up to date on the CRM database (Sales Force) including all actions, communications and proposals in-line with the monthly KPIs and analyse to identify further opportunities.
• Support your line manager with income tracking and processing, contributing to financial targets, re-forecasts, budgeting and reporting.
• Be an active and supportive member of the Fundraising team and wider CBUK team, contributing to the Fundraising team’s development and targets as well as working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ensure all associated activities are compliant with charity law, regulatory requirements and best practice, including those of the Data Protection Act and GDPR.
• Develop strong working knowledge of these areas of income generation and the wider fundraising and charity sector.
• Identify and complete relevant training, regularly reviewing relevant press and publications and keeping up to date with industry news.
• Represent the charity at meetings and events as required. This will sometimes require travel within the UK and occasionally an overnight stay.
• All Staff
• Contribute to the vision and mission of Child Bereavement UK; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
• Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Child Bereavement UK policy.
• Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
• Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
• Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
• Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
• Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
• Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
• Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Child Bereavement UK policy.

Person Specification

Education/Professional Qualification

Essential

• Fundraising experience, preferably in a charity environment
• Experience of using a CRM database
• Experience of working with High Net Worth Individuals
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical approach to tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Strong IT skills with good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programme
• Ability to travel to meetings and events within the UK as required

Desirable

• Experience of using Sales Force database

Please don’t be discouraged from applying if you don’t meet every requirement listed in the person specification.

We’d still really like to hear from you and learn more about the experience and strengths you can bring.

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata if applicable) with increase for long service.
• TOIL for our hours work.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance.
• Training loans.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Recruitment Timetable

Application deadline

July

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.