Senior Major Gifts Manager

The Children's Society

  • United Kingdom
  • £50,000-55,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
Senior Major Gifts Manager x2Location: Home Based, United KingdomGroup: Social ImpactVacancy type: Permanent35 hours per week£50,000 - £55,000 per annum / pro rata (plus allowances)RemoteThe Children’s Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We’re there for children, every step of the way.This role sits within our Social Impact Group and you will work closely with the Director of Philanthropy & Partnerships, AD of Philanthropy (Major Gifts), Major Appeal Programme Director, Executive Director Social Impact and senior leaders at all levels to identify and access new and existing networks of wealth, opportunity and influence.Our step-change in impact with children will be achieved by a step-change in our philanthropy & partnerships: as a Senior Major Gifts Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in this transformation through strategic development and personal leadership of a substantial portfolio of major donors that contribute significant gifts and supportIn order to be successful in this role, you must have:
  • Substantial track record personally securing significant partnerships with major supporters
  • Experience leading on developing major account portfolio management, proposal preparation and effective cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors
  • Strong communication skills including presentation, negotiation, influencing and writing skills with ability to build relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders
  • Knowledge of legal, regulatory and ethical environment of major gift fundraising
The Children’s Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children’s lives happier and safer.Every day we’re changing the lives of children in this country for the better – and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.The Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The Children's Society