Philanthropy Manager

Overview

We are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join our team. This is a full-time and permanent role, 36 hours per week. The role can be based at our Wood Street offices or worked in a hybrid way, with an expectation to work and attend face-to-face meetings at our Wood Street offices 3–4 times per week. This will be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted.

Responsibilities

• Work to agreed activity and financial targets, cultivating and soliciting prospects for gifts at five-, six- and seven-figure levels, across capital and revenue fundraising.
• Develop bespoke and detailed cultivation strategies to engage prospects and build enduring relationships with English Heritage.
• Ensure exemplary stewardship of all donors for whom the post holder is the primary relationship manager.
• Act as a shadow fundraiser for relationships held by other senior colleagues, supporting development through bespoke cultivation and stewardship documents and plans.
• Contribute to the pipeline for prospects moving between mid-level giving (£2,000 – £12,000) and major gifts (£12k and upwards), in conjunction with colleagues in the Philanthropy team.
• Work with colleagues across the charity to fulfil funding opportunities within English Heritage\’s strategic objectives; where appropriate, act as the fundraising lead for key projects.
• Ensure all interactions with prospects are recorded on the departmental database in a timely manner and follow-up activity is acted upon.
• Attend Fundraising team and English Heritage events as required to engage with prospects and donors (some evenings and early mornings may be required).
• Act as an ambassador for major gift fundraising, building strong relationships with non-fundraising colleagues across the charity.
• The Philanthropy Manager is a senior fundraiser within the Philanthropy function, responsible for securing significant philanthropic gifts in support of English Heritage\’s strategic objectives within conservation, interpretation and public engagement. The post holder will manage a pool of high-net-worth individual (HNWI) prospects, including English Heritage members, across the UK.

Qualifications and Experience

• A demonstrable track record in major gift fundraising.
• Experience of working with senior and/or influential individuals and volunteers.
• Experience of working to financial and activity targets.
• Experience of managing projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience of managing or mentoring staff.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Forget the stereotypes. It takes thousands of people from every background to care for England\’s heritage and open it up for everybody to enjoy. We are committed to making sure that English Heritage is an equitable, diverse and inclusive place to work. You can connect with others through our EDI networks as a member or ally. These include Ethnic Diversity, Faith & Belief, Social Equity, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergence, Age, Disability and Gender Health and Wellbeing.

We take wellbeing seriously. We are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe at work and can carry out their role. To support this, we have a network of Mental Health First aiders, regular information and awareness events, unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Programme and work with our people to implement reasonable adjustments.

Salary and Benefits

Salary £49,820 per annum.

• 25 days\’ holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%
• Flexible hours
• The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Subscriptions to professional bodies
• Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members
• 25% discount in our shops and cafes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave
• Options to buy additional leave
• An inclusive working atmosphere where everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs