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Join the John Muir Trust as a Major Donors Fundraiser and be part of conserving wild places for future generations
Overview
Salary
£26676
Location
Pitlochry, PH16 5AN United Kingdom - Flexible
Expires
Expires at anytime
The John Muir Trust is a leading conservation charity committed to protecting and restoring wild places, enhancing biodiversity, and fostering people's connection to nature. At an exciting time of strategic growth, the Trust is looking for a passionate Fundraiser – Major Donors to elevate our fundraising efforts and help secure the future of pristine landscapes.
- Lead major donor fundraising initiatives
- Develop and manage relationships with high-value donors
- Create compelling funding proposals and reports
- Align fundraising efforts with donor interests and priorities
- Proven fundraising experience, particularly with High Net Worth Individuals
- Ability to craft persuasive content
- Knowledge of the charitable and environmental sectors
- Understanding of land management and policy issues relevant to the Trust
As a key member of our Income Generation team, you'll enjoy a flexible location with travel to Edinburgh or Pitlochry, a competitive salary starting from £26,676, generous holidays including 'wild days,' and a supportive pension scheme.
The John Muir Trust is a progressive conservation organisation dedicated to conserving, protecting and repairing wild places for the benefit of everyone. We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Fundraiser – Major Donors. This is a unique opportunity to join our Income Generation team as we look to build capacity and significantly increase income to support our exciting Strategy.
The role involves leading on major donor fundraising, including project and prospect development and stewardship of high value donors. You will be responsible for developing funding bids, submitting compelling proposals to individuals and other funders, and ensuring approaches match their interests and priorities. You will also be tasked with writing reports and updates to keep donors informed of the positive impact of their support.
Job requirements include demonstrable experience of successful fundraising from individuals, especially High Net Worth Individuals. Experience of fundraising appeals or trusts/statutory funders would also be useful. Excellent communication skills are essential, including the ability to turn complex project information into persuasive fundraising content for various audiences. You should have experience of the charitable and environmental sectors, and a basic understanding of the key land management and policy issues facing the Trust.
The role is permanent and full-time, with a salary starting from £26,676. The location is flexible, with regular travel to Edinburgh or Pitlochry. We offer 34 days of holiday (which includes bank holidays) per year plus 2 ‘wild days’ or 2 sustainable travel days. We also provide a 5% employer contribution to a group auto-enrolment pension scheme.
The closing date for applications is 20/10/2024. We welcome applicants from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our work on behalf of wild places.
