Philanthropy Manager

Job Description

Summary At the National Trust, we have worked to protect places of Historic Interest and Natural Beauty for over 120 years. We look after a quarter of a million hectares of land and countryside, 775 miles of coastline, and thousands of archaeological monumentsand historic buildingsand thats an expensive task. We are incredibly grateful for the support our 5 million members but, as membership only covers a third of our costs, we also rely on donations and legacies to enable our vital conservation work. A hybrid working role, based 40% at one of our South West Hub Offices (Bristol, Exeter, Tisbury or Bodmin) and up to 60% working from home. What its like to work here Were bigger than you think, were more complicated than we appear and were larger scale than youd imagine. Weve got passionate people in all our teams, and weve got so much more we want to achieve. Were for ever, for everyone and we really mean that.We dont want to stop at 5.5 million members and we want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we need to reach new audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them without losing the hearts and minds of those that are alreadywith us.We expect our people to balance their time working across a combination of places - this is what hybrid working means to us. Its about having the flexibility to work from different locations ; choosing the right location to suit the activity that you needto do, be that at one of our South West Hub Offices (Bristol, Exeter, Tisbury or Bodmin), a local property, a train, the great outdoors, or your home.Given how hybrid working supports our climate action ambition, there is no expectation that we will return to pre-pandemic ways of working. We are keen to keep the best of the practices we developed during the pandemic, whilst getting a better balance ofworking together. Hybrid working does not change your contractual place of work. Your contractual place of work and where you physically carry out activities on a day-to-day basis can differ, but typically over the course of a week we expect you to spend 40%to 60% of your time working in a non-home location. What youll be doing As one of two Philanthropy Consultants for the South West, youll build and strengthen special relationships with existing and potential donors with the ability to make transformational gifts to the Trust. Your background in fundraising from major donorsand Trusts/Foundations, and your relationship management skills will help you to turn the National Trusts priority fundraising projects into compelling cases for support, building lasting partnerships with some of the UKs biggest funders and philanthropists.As a natural team player, you will be collaborating with Philanthropy Team colleagues and senior management to provide impact reports of the highest quality and an experience that exceeds the expectations of our funders. As a result, you will help to stewardand grow our vital network of supporters so that we can continue to look after the nations special places forever, for everyone. Who were looking for

• Youll have successful fundraising campaign experience and have worked with major donors and charitable trusts and foundations.
• A proven track record in building long-term relationships with supporters will show that you can really engage with the Trusts members and donors, nurturing relationships with authenticity.
• High-level major gifts experience and relationship management is a necessity.
• Evidence of having worked with senior volunteers, colleagues and trustees in raising substantial funds from high net worth individuals and charitable trusts or foundations.
• Superior written skills enabling you to write compelling cases for support.

The package The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.Wherever youre from, and whatever your background, we want to hear from youand it doesnt matter if youre jam first, cream first, or even if you dont like scones at all. Everyone is welcome.Benefits for working at the National Trust include:

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Free parking at most locations

• Free entry to our properties for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

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