Senior Philanthropy Officer

Role Overview:

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a respected charity to recruit a Senior Philanthropy Officer to join their fundraising team. In this role, you will focus on managing and growing relationships with high-net-worth individuals, as well as engaging both new and existing supporters.

You will collaborate closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to coordinate key fundraising events and drive the success of the charity's philanthropic initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, purpose-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively engage with new donor prospects and support the expansion of the Patron Programme.
• Conduct targeted research and outreach efforts to identify and engage new supporters.
• Organise exclusive engagement events to foster relationships with key donors.
• Deliver tailored stewardship to maintain and develop ongoing supporter relationships.
• Manage a portfolio of high-net-worth supporters, focusing on bespoke engagement strategies.
• Ensure timely and personalised stewardship for each supporter, maintaining up-to-date records and communications.
• Coordinate events such as intimate dinners or awareness-focused gatherings for major donors.
• Provide key support in organising major fundraising events, including annual dinners and other high-profile initiatives.
• Collaborate with the team to develop tailored proposals and provide regular updates to supporters.
• Work closely with other teams within Fundraising & Marketing to deliver collaborative projects and events.
• Be flexible in supporting event-based work, including evening or weekend commitments when necessary.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in a similar philanthropy or fundraising role.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining effective relationships with supporters.
• Strong project or event management experience.
• Knowledge of philanthropy fundraising, with a focus on high-net-worth individuals.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, particularly with major donors.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and achieve targets.
• Strong written, verbal, and digital communication skills, with experience using databases like Raiser's Edge.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and team-oriented, with a willingness to work flexibly.
• A proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development.

What s on Offer:

• A hybrid working pattern with just 2 days per-week in the organisation s North London office.
• A competitive salary of £34,000 to £38,000 for the successful candidate.
• An exciting permanent role within a fantastic and progressive organisation that offers lots of development and growth opportunities.

How to Apply:

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Commitment to Diversity:

The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.