Philanthropy Manager - National Motor Museum Trust

The National Motor Museum at Beaulieu is seeking a Philanthropy Manager.

The role of Philanthropy Manager is an exciting new, full-time post. The Philanthropy Manager will report to and work closely with the Head of Development to focus on growing major gifts from high value private donors and membership schemes. Cultivating strong relationships to build and enhance the NMMT’s donor journey with its supporters.

Identifying and engaging prospective donors Cultivating prospects to the point where they are ready to be asked for a significant gift Working closely with our prospect researcher to build an understanding of prospective donors, and maximising opportunities. Helping to develop prospecting groups, ‘case testing’ sessions and other engagement events Coordinating fundraising approaches to donors, including those which will be best led by other key members of the team members of the Leadership team, Managing a portfolio of donors and prospects, coordinating the portfolios managed by the Head of Development, CEO, and Trustees, ensuring we deliver first class stewardship and relationship management - continually improving donor communications and the quality of experience for our supporters. Assisting to ensure that the fundraising database and financial reporting meets the needs of a national charity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Income generation and prospect management

• Lead the philanthropy programme to secure income from a pool of active, warm and identified high net worth individuals by planning and managing the stewardship and cultivation of relationships, with a focus on securing 5- and 6- figure gifts.

2. Prospect Research

• Identify new prospects for the major donor pipeline through detailed, analytic research, network mapping, and high level networking.

3. Membership

• Oversee the Beaulieu 100 and Friends membership programme.
• Direct line management of the Membership Officer.

4. Donor stewardship and relationship building

• To manage the relationship with all current donors ensuring their engagement with and commitment to the Museum continues to grow.
• Work closely with NMMT Trustees and senior stakeholders to build new networks.
• Attend fundraising and profile-raising events and relevant sector forums.
• To foster new relationships and ensure past donors are cultivated.

5. Special Events

• Work with an NMMT colleagues to develop and deliver fundraising events and develop philanthropy focused and objective-led events for a high net worth audience as appropriate.

6. Additional general responsibility for all staff

To actively promote the core Values the NMMT whilst working towards achieving the strategic objectives of the Charity and Business plan. Promoting equality of opportunity, diversity and inclusiveness to ensure that the delivery of people management, policies and systems through all aspects of the Charity are fair, transparent and consistent, without prejudice or discrimination to all internal and external stakeholders. Plus, to complete any other appropriate duties and responsibilities as requested, commensurate with this role, and to work at all times in compliance with relevant legislation and NMMT policy.

Requirements:

• Educated to a degree level or equivalent is desirable
• Fundraising qualification is desirable
• Previous experience of successful major donor fundraising and/or working with high net worth individuals in a different but compatible career is essential
• Experience of asking for gifts and securing major gifts.

If you have these skills and qualities and feel that you have outstanding interpersonal skills and are a meticulous planner and organiser please contact us.

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We look forward to hearing from you!