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Join Bookmark Reading Charity and empower children's futures through the joy of reading as a skilled Major Donor Fundraiser
Overview
Salary
£38000 - £41500
Location
Hybrid with Minimum two days per week based at the Bookmark office (London, SW1Y 4LR)
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Expires
Expires 22-9-24 - Applications reviewed after this date
Bookmark Reading Charity is dedicated to transforming children's lives by fostering a love for reading. In a period of exciting growth, we're implementing a strategic three-year plan, looking for an accomplished fundraiser to expand our philanthropy efforts and make a lasting impact on children's literacy.
- Organization summary - Bookmark Reading Charity is on a mission to change children's life stories through reading. With remarkable growth and a strong supporter network, it's an ideal time to contribute to our philanthropic programs and help us write the next chapter in children's education.
- Role Summary - Grow the major donor portfolio, manage and nurture donor relationships with high-net-worth individuals, and lead the Philanthropy team while crafting compelling funding proposals.
- Role Requirements - Proven high-value fundraising success, relationship building with major donors, event management skills, persuasive communication abilities, budgeting experience, proficiency in Office and Salesforce.
- Application Process Details - To apply, download and complete the application form from Bookmark Reading Charity's website and submit it via Breathe HR. Do not send CVs or cover letters, as they will not be accepted.
PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD A CV OR A COVER LETTER AS THESE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Please complete and upload the application form via Breathe HR. Your application will be rejected without a completed application form (Please see vacancy documents at the bottom to download the form)
OR
Application form (please open in word):
https://www.bookmarkreading.org/s/Bookmark-Employment-Application-form-2023
If you have any problems with attaching the form, please send it to talent @ bookmarkreading.org
At Bookmark Reading Charity, we exist to change children’s life stories through the joy of reading. We have seen significant growth over the past few years and have built a network of engaged supporters. As we launch our new three-year strategy, we are recruiting an experienced major donor fundraiser to play a key role in the growth of our philanthropy programme, securing and developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals that change the story for children.
Job Description
Delivering the Philanthropy plan
- Work with the Senior Philanthropy Lead and Head of Fundraising to grow the major donor portfolio within the wider strategy
- Build and maintain a portfolio of existing and new major donors who give or can give £15,000 or more, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey
- Line manage the Philanthropy Executive and support their professional development, providing direction, support and guidance
- Work with our Prospect Research & Administration Intern to identify new potential Bookmark major donors, working with trustees, staff, and our wonderfully supportive Partnerships Board to secure introductions and make asks of prospective supporters
- Lead on philanthropy events, working with the wider team in delivering income generating, cultivation and stewardship activities
- Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals, reports and collateral to inspire and inform donors, reflecting Bookmark’s strong brand
- Work closely with the rest of the Fundraising team to ensure opportunities to maximise income for the fundraising team
Work with the rest of the Fundraising team
- Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with the charity’s strategic objectives
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team, Chair of Trustees and colleagues across the charity to ensure major donor fundraising activity is aligned with the charity’s wider plans and objectives
- Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording and forecasting of major donor income, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management
- Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant
- Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to
Person specification
Essential
- A successful track record in high value fundraising and acquisition, including a proven track record of securing five figure gifts, to meet or exceed targets
- Experience developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals through all stages of the donor cycle
- Experience working on successful charity events that meet fundraising targets
- Great verbal communication skills, demonstrated by strong relationships with donors and colleagues. You will have the skills to influence, motivate and persuade people to donate
- Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive, and technically accurate cases for support and proposals tailored to a major donor audience
- Experience growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income
- An understanding and ability to build budgets and work with financials
- Experience using of Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database
Desirable
- Line management experience
- Experience working with a fundraising board or high value committee
Location: Minimum two days per week based at the Bookmark office (London), with flexibility around home working for the remaining days
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £38,000 - £41,500 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours (Monday to Friday). Flexibility around compressed hours and four-day week considered.
Deadline: Sunday 22nd September 2024, 11:59 pm
