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SalaryDonor Relationship Officer (Major gifts & Legacies)
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Donor Relationship Officer. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with donors and supporters, ensuring their continued engagement and support.
Working with the Head of Fundraising and the Fundraising team, the purpose of this role is to plan, develop and deliver the Trust’s legacy and ‘in memory’ fundraising strategies within the fundraising team. The Trust requires a sustainable legacy pipeline to ensure that legacy income increases and continues to be a significant contributor to realising our conservation goals.
You will help to plan, develop and deliver a major donor programme within the team. This is a new role within the team and an opportunity to grow this area of income for the Trust.
You will build, manage and nurture relationships with supporters and raise funds from larger donors and potential legators to ensure their financial support for nature conservation is acknowledged and their wishes are fulfilled.
Previous experience in a similar fundraising role would be essential, along with experience in delivering a high-quality of customer service and deepening donor relationships. Good numeracy skills, ability to write persuasively and excellent communication, interpersonal and diplomacy skills would also be essential.
About us
Cumbria Wildlife Trust cares passionately about wildlife and wild places – we’re here to put wildlife back into our land and seascapes to make Cumbria a wilder county with more space for nature.
We restore and connect wild places, work with nature to tackle the climate emergency and support people to take local action for wildlife.
With a dedicated team of skilled and professional staff working closely with volunteers, partners and thousands of supporters, together we’re creating a wilder future for Cumbria.
Please note: CV's will not be considered
To apply please click on the link below
The closing date for applications is 09:00 on Monday 29 January 2024.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 6 February 2024.
Cumbria Wildlife Trust is devoted to the conservation of the wildlife and wild places of Cumbria.
