Head of Philanthropy and Trusts

Do you have a track record of leading and developing a Philanthropy function, with proven success in innovation and driving significant growth across a multi-million-pound portfolio?

We are looking for a new Head of Philanthropy and Trusts to be the charity s strategic lead, further developing the Philanthropy and Trusts strategy for Dogs Trust and providing expert leadership in the development of our programme.

About this job:

In this varied and interesting role, you will:

• develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy designed to maximise philanthropic income from HNWIs, trusts, and foundations, aligning with our overall fundraising goals
• provide strategic guidance and support to the Philanthropy and Trusts team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented working environment.
• develop, test and implement a broad range of successful products and giving opportunities including, but not limited to the Philanthropy Board and Patrons Schemes.
• lead the identification and research of potential major donors, trusts, and foundations, creating tailored cultivation and solicitation plans to engage with them effectively.
• oversee the preparation of compelling funding proposals, grant applications, and other fundraising materials, ensuring they are aligned with donors' interests and Dogs Trust's funding priorities.
• personally solicit and secure transformational 6-8 figure gifts for Dogs Trust s work and inspire and support your teams to have the same level of ambition.

About you:

You'll be a strategic thinking, results orientated senior fundraiser, with a strong track record of leading and developing a Philanthropy function. You ll have proven success in innovation and driving significant growth across a multi-million-pound portfolio of major donors and trusts and foundations.

You ll also have extensive experience of creating a positive culture, managing and motivating others to work successfully as a team, and you'll be skilled in developing and managing large budgets.

About Dogs Trust:

We love dogs. That s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It s what we ve been doing since 1891 and how we ve grown to become the UK s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

About the team:

Over the next five years, we aim to significantly increase funds from charitable trusts and foundations, corporate partners and major donors. We are seeking an experienced leader achieve our ambitions and expand our work even further.

It is a huge opportunity to shape the future direction of our fundraising strategy, so if you are interested, we d love to hear from you!

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, on rare occasions, we may close vacancies early if we receive an overwhelming response, so to avoid potential disappointment, please apply at your earliest convenience.