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Form of work
SalaryMAIN TASKS
Role purpose
• Manage unrestricted trusts programme, delivering over £100,000 of income for Anti-Slavery International’s work.
• Identify trusts and major donor prospects; work with programme and finance teams to prepare restricted grant applications to grow income in line with strategic goals.
• Implement effective donor stewardship with prompt thanking, programme, and impact updates in line with donor interests.
• Work with the Individual Giving team to identify major donors from Anti-Slavery International’s existing membership, supporters, and contacts, and work with the Philanthropy Manager, and other colleagues to cultivate further support from them.
• Support the Philanthropy Manager with major funding applications and meeting plans when required.
• Conduct prospect research using appropriate and varied research tools to regularly identify and cultivate new prospects for trusts, foundations, and major giving pipeline.
• Maintain accurate records of relationships on Raiser's Edge in line with data protection policies and regulations.
• Manage Anti-Slavery International special’s events, including occasional duties outside of office hours.
• Proven experience in a fundraising role and track record of success in securing income by building relationships with donors.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
• Proven experience in a fundraising role and track record of success in securing income by building relationships with donors.
• Excellent written communication skills with an experience of writing compelling stories and proposals that inspire people and grant-making trusts to support a charity, couple with a genuine interest in speaking with, and getting to know supporters and potential supporters about the work they can fund.
• Proactive self-starter interested in learning new ways of working and putting them into place quickly, ability to work independently, managing deadlines and reporting as needed.
• Microsoft Word proficiency and working experience of budget building in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrable experience with fundraising databases (Raisers Edge) and understanding of fundraising data needs.
Desirable
• Experience of working in a major gift, philanthropy or trusts role.
• Demonstrable experience of project management.
• Ability to grasp and communicate complex ideas and communicate quickly in simple terms.
• Demonstrate an understanding of High Value fundraising programmes.
• Passion for human rights, cultural sensitivity, and ability to work in an international organisation with a global network of partners.
• Experience working in a human rights organisation or context, in the UK or in other countries. Summary Terms and Condition
