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SalaryThe Role – Philanthropy Coordinator
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Philanthropy Team as Philanthropy Coordinator. The successful candidate will an experienced administrator, preferably with experience of charities and/or fundraising. The Philanthropy programme, raising funds to be disbursed through The R&A Foundation, was established in 2022. So far, over £6m has been raised to support programmes around the world which develop golf and through the game, improve lives and transform communities.
The philanthropy team is currently small but growing fast as we develop our donor base. An experienced administrator is sought who can manage the processes that ensure that all donations are accurately administered and donors well-stewarded, within all internal and external legal and governance frameworks.
This is a full time position working 35 hours per week.
Please note, we may close applications early should we receive sufficient applications.
What We Offer
We offer a great benefits package including the following:
- Competitive Salary
- Company Pension Scheme and Sick Pay
- Life Insurance Cover
- Enhanced Maternity/Partner Pay
- 35 Days Holiday Per Year
- Free tickets to The Open and AIG Women’s Open each year (and other relevant R&A Championships)
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Contribution towards glasses for VDU use
- Discounts available across 800 UK retailers and local businesses
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
- HND qualification in related discipline, or equivalent relevant working experience.
- Detailed knowledge of fundraising best practice, charity law and tax-efficient giving across key fundraising markets.
- Experience of CRM system management.
- Administrative experience of finance systems and reporting functions.
- Experience within a mature fundraising operation, including donor interaction, communication planning and event management.
- Understanding of the need for due diligence and exceptional donor care.
Download the full job description here.
Download the competencies expected for this role here.
About The R&A
The R&A group of companies was formed in 2004 to take on The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews’ responsibilities for governing the Rules of Golf, staging The Open, golf’s original championship, and developing the sport. The World Golf Museum in St Andrews is part of The R&A group.
Together The R&A and the USGA govern the sport of golf worldwide, operating in separate jurisdictions with a commitment to a single code for the Rules of Golf, Rules of Amateur Status and Equipment Standards. The R&A, through R&A Rules Ltd, governs the sport worldwide, outside of the United States and Mexico, on behalf of over 61 million golfers engaged in the sport in 145 countries and with the consent of 164 organisations from amateur and professional golf.
The R&A has responsibility for running a series of world class amateur events and international matches in women’s and girls’ as well as men’s and boys’ golf. The R&A stages the AIG Women’s Open and works with the DP World Tour to stage the Senior Open presented by Rolex.
The R&A is committed to investing £200 million over ten years in developing golf and supports the growth of the sport internationally, including the development and management of sustainable golf facilities.
For more information, please visit www.randa.org
