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The RSPB’s successful and dynamic Philanthropy Team are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager who will be responsible for building relationships with mid-level donors and increasing the number and value of their donations. This role requires an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who will have a strong focus on developing donor relationships, maximizing their contributions while offering an engaging stewardship journey.
This role will lead on generating gifts from mid-level donors - those giving between £500 - £5,000. The position is tasked with increasing the number and value of these donations via a strategic mid-level donor stewardship programme that will inspire and engage both new and existing contacts.
Key Result Areas
Income – deliver innovative methods to manage and develop relationships with donors giving at the mid-level.
Effective relationship building - through personalised and bespoke communications, requests, thanking, events and personal contact.
Events - lead on and deliver an impactful and memorable events programme for the Philanthropy Team. Most events are likely to be Reserve based, often featuring work that has either been supported or will be featured in an appeal.
Communications - work with the wider Philanthropy Team to develop an inspirational communications package to reach the entire donor base and play a full role in supporting the team to reach more donors.
Advocacy – build strong relationships with teams across the RSPB to encourage collaboration and closer working relationships.
Essential Skills, Knowledge And Experience
This is a permanent, full-time role for 37.5 hours per week.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 24 March 2025. For further information please contact [email protected].
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.
This role will lead on generating gifts from mid-level donors - those giving between £500 - £5,000. The position is tasked with increasing the number and value of these donations via a strategic mid-level donor stewardship programme that will inspire and engage both new and existing contacts.
Key Result Areas
Income – deliver innovative methods to manage and develop relationships with donors giving at the mid-level.
Effective relationship building - through personalised and bespoke communications, requests, thanking, events and personal contact.
Events - lead on and deliver an impactful and memorable events programme for the Philanthropy Team. Most events are likely to be Reserve based, often featuring work that has either been supported or will be featured in an appeal.
Communications - work with the wider Philanthropy Team to develop an inspirational communications package to reach the entire donor base and play a full role in supporting the team to reach more donors.
Advocacy – build strong relationships with teams across the RSPB to encourage collaboration and closer working relationships.
Essential Skills, Knowledge And Experience
- Exceptional fundraising experience as demonstrated by previous work successes and recognised fundraising courses.
- Effective management and development of donor relationships leading to substantial increase in income.
- Ability to develop, cultivate and inspire a prospect to make a significant donation.
- Able to undertake basic research on potential prospects.
- Effective use of a fundraising database and analysing data in spreadsheets.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to problem solve and adapt to change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong awareness of confidentiality and data protection.
- Ability to manage multiple donor relationships effectively.
- Ability to write proposals asking for substantial gifts.
- Plan and deliver engagement activities and events.
- Have an interest in nature conservation issues.
- Ability to take on complex issues and work with others to formulate a fundraising plan.
- Ability to write a proposal using pre-existing material.
This is a permanent, full-time role for 37.5 hours per week.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 24 March 2025. For further information please contact [email protected].
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.
The RSPB’s successful and dynamic Philanthropy Team are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager who will be responsible for building relationships with mid-level donors and increasing the number and value of their donations. This role requires an enthusiastic and hardworking team player who will have a strong focus on developing donor relationships, maximizing their contributions while offering an engaging stewardship journey.
This role will lead on generating gifts from mid-level donors - those giving between £500 - £5,000. The position is tasked with increasing the number and value of these donations via a strategic mid-level donor stewardship programme that will inspire and engage both new and existing contacts.
Key Result Areas
Income – deliver innovative methods to manage and develop relationships with donors giving at the mid-level.
Effective relationship building - through personalised and bespoke communications, requests, thanking, events and personal contact.
Events - lead on and deliver an impactful and memorable events programme for the Philanthropy Team. Most events are likely to be Reserve based, often featuring work that has either been supported or will be featured in an appeal.
Communications - work with the wider Philanthropy Team to develop an inspirational communications package to reach the entire donor base and play a full role in supporting the team to reach more donors.
Advocacy – build strong relationships with teams across the RSPB to encourage collaboration and closer working relationships.
Essential Skills, Knowledge And Experience
This is a permanent, full-time role for 37.5 hours per week.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 24 March 2025. For further information please contact [email protected].
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.
This role will lead on generating gifts from mid-level donors - those giving between £500 - £5,000. The position is tasked with increasing the number and value of these donations via a strategic mid-level donor stewardship programme that will inspire and engage both new and existing contacts.
Key Result Areas
Income – deliver innovative methods to manage and develop relationships with donors giving at the mid-level.
Effective relationship building - through personalised and bespoke communications, requests, thanking, events and personal contact.
Events - lead on and deliver an impactful and memorable events programme for the Philanthropy Team. Most events are likely to be Reserve based, often featuring work that has either been supported or will be featured in an appeal.
Communications - work with the wider Philanthropy Team to develop an inspirational communications package to reach the entire donor base and play a full role in supporting the team to reach more donors.
Advocacy – build strong relationships with teams across the RSPB to encourage collaboration and closer working relationships.
Essential Skills, Knowledge And Experience
- Exceptional fundraising experience as demonstrated by previous work successes and recognised fundraising courses.
- Effective management and development of donor relationships leading to substantial increase in income.
- Ability to develop, cultivate and inspire a prospect to make a significant donation.
- Able to undertake basic research on potential prospects.
- Effective use of a fundraising database and analysing data in spreadsheets.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to problem solve and adapt to change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Strong awareness of confidentiality and data protection.
- Ability to manage multiple donor relationships effectively.
- Ability to write proposals asking for substantial gifts.
- Plan and deliver engagement activities and events.
- Have an interest in nature conservation issues.
- Ability to take on complex issues and work with others to formulate a fundraising plan.
- Ability to write a proposal using pre-existing material.
This is a permanent, full-time role for 37.5 hours per week.
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from week commencing 24 March 2025. For further information please contact [email protected].
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes attached to the top of this advert.