Philanthropy Manager

Job Description

Summary We are looking for an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our South West team. Youll build and grow our profile in Bath, helping secure five and six figure gifts to support the Bath Assembly Rooms project.This is a part time fixed term role for 2 years, focusing on our Bath Assembly Rooms project. The Assembly Rooms are a significant part of the World Heritage Site of Bath. Our ambition is to explore the role they played in society, and what it means today,whilst celebrating its beauty and splendour. Weve begun working with creative colleagues, partners and the local community to develop an exciting and relevant future for the building. What its like to work here This is an exciting time to join the National Trust as we embark on a fundraising campaign to bring 21st century assembly to this historic building.Youll be part of a mixed discipline team in the SW, working directly with theAssembly Rooms project team. Youll spend most of your time in Bath as well as home working What youll be doing As a Philanthropy Manager, you’ll build and strengthen relationships with existing and potential donors with the ability to make transformational gifts to the Trust. You might have a background in heritage or experience of fundraisingfor arts and culture. Your proposal writing will bring the project to life, inspire supporters and build lasting partnerships.Youll be a strategic thinker who will collaborate widely with our fundraising team and the Bath project team to build a plan thatwill enable us to grow support for this important project. Youll bring innovation to help us reach new donors and supporters and have a deep understanding of the wider fundraising context. As a result, youll help to steward and grow our vital network of supporters so that we can continue to look after this special place forever, for everyone Who were looking for

• You’ll 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 Trust’s 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. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audienceswe serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

• Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

• Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

• Tax free childcare scheme

• Rental deposit loan scheme

• Season ticket loan

• Perks at work discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

• Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

• Flexible working whenever possible

• Employee assistance programme

• Free parking at most locations

• Independent financial advice

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