Philanthropy Manager - Transformational Giving Location: UK Flexible role (Hybrid - between home and office with regular travel to London Head Office) Hours: 35 hours Contract: Permanent Salary: £45,835 per annum (plus inner London weighting allowance of £3,344 if applicable) Are you an experienced fundraising professional who can help us build strong relationships with philanthropists to raise much-needed funding to help people in crisis? About the role You'll play a key role in helping to build relationships with philanthropists, including individuals, families, trusts and foundations, who have the potential to offer significant support to enable the British Red Cross to reach more people in crisis. With a strong track record in meeting fundraising targets by expertly nurturing relationships with both existing and new supporters, you will make substantial contributions to the Philanthropy strategy and help to drive income growth. This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to progress their career in fundraising and keen to join an ambitious and supportive team working to attract high-level, high-impact philanthropic support. A day in the life of a Philanthropy Manager - Transformational Giving will involve: Maintaining and growing relationships with existing philanthropy donors, working closely with Philanthropy leadership to secure £1m+ gifts Developing thoughtful cultivation plans built on donor insight, using them as a dynamic tool to drive strategic engagement Building new relationships with philanthropists and delivering new business targets in the transformational giving space. Working closely with Trustees, CEO and Executive Leadership Team to seek insight and collaborate on approaches and maximise their networkand influence. Maintaining an excellent and deep understanding of our work with people in crisis to engage supporters through communications, visits and events. Providing an exceptioal supporter experience working closely with the Stewardship and Operations (S&O) team Maintaining accurate supporter records on the CRM database (currently Ascent) in line with team protocols. Contributing to the broader philanthropy and fundraising strategy in both the Philanthropy department and the Marketing and Fundraising Directorate To be a successful Philanthropy Manager - Transformational Giving, you'll need: A firm understanding of donor-centred relationship fundraising, thoughtful cultivation processes, and impact-driven donor stewardship Demonstrable success in securing gifts from philanthropy donors and achieving income targets Experience of developing strong relationships with philanthropy donors and providing excellence in donor stewardship A track record of working closely with internal stakeholders to produce complex propositions and reports Confident, clear, and persuasive written and verbal communication skills IT literacy, including proficiency with fundraising databases and MS 365 Promotes inclusiveness and diversity in practice The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Wednesday the 7th of February 2024 with interviews to follow shortly after. Please apply early, as we'll be reviewing candidates throughout. We reserve the right to close the ad in advance of the published date. In return for your dedication and expertise, you'll get: * Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days. * Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension. * Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style. * Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning. * Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform. * Wellbeing Assistance: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance. * Team Working: Champion our mission in a collaborative team. We are proud to participate in the disability confident scheme for roles based in the UK. During the application process, you will be asked if you wish to apply under the scheme. At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain dedicated to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the assistance of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN). LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Youth Network.