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Join the esteemed British Museum team as a Philanthropy Officer and contribute to preserving world history
Overview
Salary
£34010
Location
Bloomsbury
Expires
Expires at anytime
The British Museum, with its extraordinary collection that chronicles over two million years of human history, is seeking a Philanthropy Officer. As a prominent cultural institution, the museum boasts iconic artifacts such as the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, and the Lewis Chessmen. It is an institution that not only showcases history but actively participates in educational and cultural enrichment on a global scale.
- Develop and manage relationships with philanthropic supporters, including individuals and private trusts.
- Manage a portfolio of major gift prospects to generate income for the Museum's fundraising priorities.
- Create high-quality applications and reports for donors and prospects to foster exceptional donor experience.
- Proven experience in face-to-face fundraising and securing high-value donations.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and achieve financial targets.
- Excellent communication, administrative, and organizational skills.
- Generous annual leave and pension benefits.
- Free access to museums and cultural activities.
- Professional development opportunities and other employee perks.
Application deadline is at 12pm on Monday, October 7, 2024. For further details, visit the job description link provided or contact [email removed - click apply for more details] for support with your application. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing October 14, 2024.
The organisation - The British Museum Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.
The role - Philanthropy Officer The post holder will be responsible for contributing to and supporting the Museum’s work to secure income from a range of philanthropic supporters including individuals and private trusts. The Philanthropy Officer will manage and cultivate a portfolio of major gift prospects to generate philanthropic income for the Museum’s fundraising priorities and to deliver an exceptional donor experience. They will maintain a rigorous attention to detail in delivering high quality applications and reports to donors and prospects.
Job requirements 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.
Benefits 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.
Applications details Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 7 October 2024. For more information about this role, please see the job description. The interviews are expected to take place w/c Monday 14 October 2024. If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details to [email removed - click apply for more details].
