Fundraising Manager - Remote

Job Description Major Donor Fundraising Manager These are ambitious times for the Charity and we now have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and professional individual with outstanding relationship building and influencing skills to join the dedicated Fundraising Department. Location: East Devon, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty/Hybrid (site attendance currently estimated to be one day per week, flexible working patterns considered, where required) Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, , Monday-Friday Contract: Permanent Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible. As Major Gifts Manager, you will drive the development and delivery of the Major Gifts programme in line with agreed annual targets and the wider Fundraising Strategy. increasing sustainable income, and building a strong, forward-looking pipeline of support. Inputting into and delivering the Major Gifts Strategy and improving the Major Gift portfolio and performance. Delivering and reporting on agreed projects, fundraising targets and KPIs. Proactively identifying and delivering new fundraising donors and income growth opportunities within Major Gifts. Leading on selected donor cultivation and stewardship projects to support sustainable income growth in Major Gifts, including events and other opportunities; Supporting and growing the Major Gifts cultivation programme and pipeline to grow funders' understanding of the diversity of the charity's work. Being agile to changing market conditions and trends and working with the Head of Major Gifts to relay this into cultivation and stewardship. We are looking for someone with experience of managing, developing, and delivering major gifts programmes, including trust and foundation income. Proven ability to cultivate and secure new major gifts, alongside building and managing a robust future pipeline. Extensive experience of building and stewarding effective relationships with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, charitable trusts, and major donors. A well-developed understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and performance analysis to inform decision-making. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage clearly, confidently, and diplomatically with a range of stakeholders Strong track record of consistently meeting or exceeding personal fundraising targets. Competitive pension. Life assurance - 2 x annual salary 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Long service awards. Free parking. Life assurance. Join one of the UK's largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post. You may also have experience in areas such as Major Donor, Major Gifts, Philanthropy, Major Donor Fundraiser, Major Gifts Fundraiser, Philanthropy Fundraiser, Major Donor Fundraising Manager, Major Gifts Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy Fundraising Manager, Major Donor Fundraising, Major Gifts Fundraising, Philanthropy Fundraising.