Philanthropy Executive

Philanthropy Executive
London (with hybrid working – a minimum of two days per week in the office)
The Organisation
We’re Imperial Health Charity, an organisation that helps our hospitals do more through grants, arts, volunteering and fundraising. We support the five hospitals of Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust: Charing Cross, Hammersmith, Queen Charlotte’s & Chelsea, St Mary’s and the Western Eye.
We are currently seeking a Philanthropy Executive to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Benefits
- Salary of £38,908 per annum (with potential to increase to £43,004 within the salary band)
- 25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- An extra days’ holiday to be taken one week either side of your birthday
- Pension (with contributions of 10%)
- Support towards healthcare costs including eye tests and dental and support with mental health through counselling; additional access to gym discounts
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Life assurance
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave
- Staff arts club – including free entry to London galleries
- Access to a range of high street and online discounts
- Sick pay
This is an outstanding opportunity for an enthusiastic philanthropy and fundraising professional to join our dedicated organisation.
You’ll have the chance to make a significant contribution to our fundraising initiatives, raising vital funds that ensure we can continue to help hospitals provide the best care for patients and their families when they need it most.
What’s more, with hybrid working and openings to interact with all manner of organisations and individuals, this role will see you growing your skillset, building a network and gaining a better work/life balance.
So, if you want to step into a meaningful role with a welcoming and supportive team, then apply today.
The Role
As a Philanthropy Executive, you will grow charitable income for our organisation through engagement and fundraising activities.
Specifically, you will develop relationships with a range of new and existing supporters and identify opportunities to grow income.
Producing excellent quality written communications, you will reach out to major donors, trusts, foundations and corporate supporters. You will manage a small portfolio of donors, ensuring they are made aware of the impact of their support and engaging with them to build positive relationships and grow income.
Additionally, you will:
- Carry out research into new donors and build relationships with them
- Lead the annual Christmas mailing and support the growth of our summer mailing campaign
- Maintain up-to-date donor records on our CRM system
- Ensure all income is accurately recorded on the CRM
About You
To be considered as a Philanthropy Executive, you will need:
- Experience of major gifts, trusts and foundations and/or corporate fundraising or experience in a similar role
- Experience of relationship management and stewardship of supporters, soliciting four or five-figure gifts through face-to-face requests and/or funding proposals
- The ability to travel between hospital sites in West London
- Excellent networking and interpersonal skills
Please note, this role will require a DBS check.
The closing date for this role is 7th June 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Fundraising Executive, Charity Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Appeals Executive, Major Donor Fundraising Executive, Trusts & Partnerships Executive, Partnerships Executive, Corporate Fundraising Executive, Fundraising Development Executive, or Senior Fundraising Officer.
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