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Join the prestigious British Museum and help shape its future by securing vital philanthropic support
Overview
Salary
£42400
Location
Bloomsbury
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Expires at anytime
The British Museum stands as a global beacon of culture, housing an unparalleled collection that chronicles human history. Free to all, it offers a journey through time and continents. At an exciting juncture under new leadership, the Museum is poised for transformative projects that will extend its reach and deepen its impact.
- Organisation summary: The British Museum is a world-renowned institution housing over eight million objects. It offers an opportunity to work at the heart of cultural history and participate in its dynamic future.
- Role Summary: As part of the Advancement Department, you'll be instrumental in managing and expanding relationships with donors, securing major gifts, and helping to steer the Museum's philanthropic endeavors.
- Role Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a seasoned fundraiser with a proven record of securing high-value gifts, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage donor relationships effectively.
The Museum provides a competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave, pension scheme, free access to cultural institutions, and opportunities for professional development. Additionally, they support flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual and organizational needs.
The British Museum is one of the world’s best-known and most-visited museums in the world and it is free and open to all. The Museum looks after an extraordinary collection of objects that span time, culture and continents. Its eight million objects allow us to explore the diversity of human cultures and our common humanity.
The Advancement Department plays a vital role in advancing the Museum’s mission, reach, and impact, fundraising for an array of exciting projects and activities. You will be joining the Philanthropy Team which has a track record of securing donations from a variety of supporters including philanthropic individuals and charitable foundations. With bold plans for the future, and a new Director at the helm, it is an exciting time to join the Museum.
Reporting to the Associate Head of Philanthropy, this post plays a key role in securing and stewarding major gifts from trusts and foundations. You will be managing and actively developing existing donors, as well as proactively identifying and cultivating new donor opportunities. The role will involve attending cultivation and stewardship events as well as liaising with the prospect research function and wider Philanthropy team.
The successful candidate will be an effective face-to-face fundraiser with experience of securing high value donations and managing the full lifecycle of significant donor relationships. You will be highly motivated and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines and financial targets, with excellent communication and people management skills. Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential for this role.
The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including: Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme. Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans Professional and personal development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme Discounts on food and gift shop purchases.
We offer a flexible way of working scheme that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you.
