WR Fundraising Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity for a Major Gifts professional to lead a high achieving philanthropy operation in one of the region’s best supported health charities.

Taking a front-facing and strategic lead on a £1.5 million philanthropy fundraising department, we’re looking for a hands on fundraiser to lead the major donor, trust and foundation & legacy giving programmes.

This is an amazing opportunity for an experienced Major Donor fundraising professional to take the lead on managing a large number of key relationships for the charity across the area, while developing new major donor support.

You’ll be working with a wonderfully supportive Head of Fundraising to develop the philanthropy strategy for the charity and having a direct positive impact on young people’s lives.

Duties will include:

• Develop and implement a multi-year strategy for philanthropy fundraising
• Developing high level giving from individuals, trusts and legators
• Oversee the cultivation and stewardship of existing donors and supporters
• Drive growth and development through major giving and relationship fundraising
• Hold key relationships with the charity’s most important funders, supporters and advocates
• Work as part of the SLT and collaboratively with trustees and colleagues across the organisation

Ideal candidates will:

• Be a people person with amazing relationship management skills and the ability to inspire
• Be a highly motivated and results-oriented fundraiser with extensive experience in philanthropy fundraising or a similar role
• Have specialist knowledge of major donor / high value giving / philanthropy, grant and foundation funding
• Be highly skilled in managing senior accounts and high profile individuals
• Have a proven track record of securing major gifts and exceeding fundraising targets.