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Join Save the Children UK as a Philanthropy Executive to contribute to a brighter future for children worldwide.
Overview
Salary £29900 - £33200
Location Farringdon, London/Home-based - Hybrid
Expires Expires at anytime
Save the Children UK is at the forefront of fighting for children's rights, providing relief and supporting children's well-being globally. As a vital part of our mission, we are seeking a dedicated Philanthropy Executive (Trusts & Foundations) to help shape the future for countless children. By working with us, you become a part of a passionate team striving to create lasting change.
- Manage and grow a portfolio of partners and prospects to maximize income.
- Engage and nurture relationships with supporters and influential individuals.
- Create compelling donor communications and funding applications.
- Experience in fundraising or sales with a focus on philanthropy.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to inspire others.
- Proactive and strategic approach, aligned with our values and mission.
- Attention to detail and innovative mindset.
- Proficiency in CRM databases and Microsoft Office.
- Commitment to the vision and values of Save the Children.
Application Process Details:
- Application Deadline: August 7, 2024.
- Early submissions are encouraged due to high application volumes.
- Apply promptly to ensure your candidacy is considered before closure.
Save the Children UK has an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual with proven experience of creating compelling donor communications and providing high quality administrative, financial, and fundraising support to a team to join us as our Philanthropy Executive (Trusts & Foundations).
About Us Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About you As our Philanthropy Executive (Trusts & Foundations), you will be responsible for maximising income through managing a portfolio of four-to-five figure partners and prospects, engage with key external supporters and help the team build relationships with individual philanthropists and trusts through meetings, events, tailored communications and funding applications. You will also play an essential role in building and nurturing relationships with UK-based trusts, supporting both our international and UK-based initiatives.
Job requirements Knowledge of fundraising or sales to help deliver our philanthropy ambitions The ability to motivate and inspire others to support our work to create maximum impact for children – a confident communicator Take a proactive and solution focused approach, always keeping in mind the bigger picture and align with our strategy and Save the Children's values Strong attention to details and an eye for innovation A proven track record of producing high-quality, effective communications materials to fundraise, inspire and influence others Understanding of supporter CRM databases, Microsoft Office software, data protection and fundraising best practice A commitment to Save the Children's vision, mission, and values.
Benefits Working for a charity provides one of the best benefits there is – a sense of purpose and reward for helping others. However, we understand the importance of giving back to our employees to ensure a happy and healthy working environment and work/life balance. To have the best (and happiest) employees we focus on flexibility, inclusion, collaboration, health, and wellbeing both in and outside of work. We provide a wide range of benefits which will reward your hard work, motivate you, and inspire you to work to improve the lives of children every day.
Applications details Closing date: August 7, 2024 Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
