Head of Philanthropy and Trusts
Salary
£68,000 - £75,000 per year + benefits
Location
HQ, London
Job Type
Permanent
Hours per Week
35
Closing Date
Wednesday 27 November 2024
Do you have a track record of leading and developing a Philanthropy function, with proven success in innovation and driving significant growth across a multi-million-pound portfolio?
We are looking for a new Head of Philanthropy and Trusts to be the charity’s strategic lead, further developing the Philanthropy and Trusts strategy for Dogs Trust and providing expert leadership in the development of our programme.
About this job:
In this varied and interesting role, you will:
- develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy designed to maximise philanthropic income from HNWIs, trusts, and foundations, aligning with our overall fundraising goals
- provide strategic guidance and support to the Philanthropy and Trusts team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented working environment.
- develop, test and implement a broad range of successful products and giving opportunities including, but not limited to the Philanthropy Board and Patrons Schemes.
- lead the identification and research of potential major donors, trusts, and foundations, creating tailored cultivation and solicitation plans to engage with them effectively.
- oversee the preparation of compelling funding proposals, grant applications, and other fundraising materials, ensuring they are aligned with donors' interests and Dogs Trust's funding priorities.
- personally solicit and secure transformational 6-8 figure gifts for Dogs Trust’s work and inspire and support your teams to have the same level of ambition.
About you:
You'll be a strategic thinking, results orientated senior fundraiser, with a strong track record of leading and developing a Philanthropy function. You’ll have proven success in innovation and driving significant growth across a multi-million-pound portfolio of major donors and trusts and foundations.
You’ll also have extensive experience of creating a positive culture, managing and motivating others to work successfully as a team, and you'll be skilled in developing and managing large budgets.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
About the team:
Over the next five years, we aim to significantly increase funds from charitable trusts and foundations, corporate partners and major donors. We are seeking an experienced leader achieve our ambitions and expand our work even further.
It is a huge opportunity to shape the future direction of our fundraising strategy, so if you are interested, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, on rare occasions, we may close vacancies early if we receive an overwhelming response, so to avoid potential disappointment, please apply at your earliest convenience.
This vacancy is based in our London office, with hybrid working.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at jobs@dogstrust.org.uk. We're here to support you every step of the way.
For further details please download the job description below:
Do you have a track record of leading and developing a Philanthropy function, with proven success in innovation and driving significant growth across a multi-million-pound portfolio?
We are looking for a new Head of Philanthropy and Trusts to be the charity’s strategic lead, further developing the Philanthropy and Trusts strategy for Dogs Trust and providing expert leadership in the development of our programme.
About this job:
In this varied and interesting role, you will:
- develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy designed to maximise philanthropic income from HNWIs, trusts, and foundations, aligning with our overall fundraising goals
- provide strategic guidance and support to the Philanthropy and Trusts team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented working environment.
- develop, test and implement a broad range of successful products and giving opportunities including, but not limited to the Philanthropy Board and Patrons Schemes.
- lead the identification and research of potential major donors, trusts, and foundations, creating tailored cultivation and solicitation plans to engage with them effectively.
- oversee the preparation of compelling funding proposals, grant applications, and other fundraising materials, ensuring they are aligned with donors' interests and Dogs Trust's funding priorities.
- personally solicit and secure transformational 6-8 figure gifts for Dogs Trust’s work and inspire and support your teams to have the same level of ambition.
About you:
You'll be a strategic thinking, results orientated senior fundraiser, with a strong track record of leading and developing a Philanthropy function. You’ll have proven success in innovation and driving significant growth across a multi-million-pound portfolio of major donors and trusts and foundations.
You’ll also have extensive experience of creating a positive culture, managing and motivating others to work successfully as a team, and you'll be skilled in developing and managing large budgets.
About Dogs Trust:
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
About the team:
Over the next five years, we aim to significantly increase funds from charitable trusts and foundations, corporate partners and major donors. We are seeking an experienced leader achieve our ambitions and expand our work even further.
It is a huge opportunity to shape the future direction of our fundraising strategy, so if you are interested, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. Please note, on rare occasions, we may close vacancies early if we receive an overwhelming response, so to avoid potential disappointment, please apply at your earliest convenience.
This vacancy is based in our London office, with hybrid working.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to send us an email at jobs@dogstrust.org.uk. We're here to support you every step of the way.