At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and develop relationships with individual donors to boost fundraising efforts.
- Company: Leading arts-based cultural institution with a strong creative mission.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and contribute to a vibrant cultural community.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the arts while building meaningful connections.
- Qualifications: Experience in fundraising, major gifts, or donor development is essential.
An exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to develop individual giving within a leading arts-based cultural institution. This is a fantastic opportunity for a fundraiser with experience across individual giving, major gifts, philanthropy or donor development to take ownership of a portfolio of supporters and help grow sustainable income.
Working closely with senior colleagues, supporters and influential advocates, you will build meaningful relationships and create compelling opportunities for individuals to engage with and support the organisation's work.
You'll be responsible for:
- Managing and developing a portfolio of individual donors and prospects
- Developing creative approaches to individual giving and supporter engagement
- Cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors to maximise income and long-term relationships
- Developing compelling cases for support, proposals and communications
- Creating engaging cultivation and stewardship opportunities, including events
- Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues to identify and develop new prospects
- Contributing to the wider fundraising strategy and helping to grow individual income
We're looking for an experienced fundraiser in individual giving, major gifts, philanthropy or development, perhaps within the arts, theatre, higher education, culture or another purpose-led organisation. Most importantly, you'll be confident engaging high-net worth supporters with warmth, confidence, discretion and authenticity, and excited by the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an organisation with a strong creative and cultural purpose.
If you're an ambitious fundraiser looking for a role where you can build relationships, grow income and make a genuine impact within an inspiring cultural environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Major Gifts Manager employer: Memcom Recruitment
As a respected professional membership body, our client offers an exceptional work environment that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, the organisation provides opportunities for professional development while fostering a member-centric culture that embraces change. Located in South Essex, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements, generous pension contributions, and excellent transport links, making it an attractive place to build a meaningful career.
