Legacies, Patrons & Events Manager

Closed: Monday, March 13, 2017
Communications PR Fundraising Events

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  • Salary c. £23,000
  • Location Taunton, Somerset, South West (On-site)
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Sectors Environment
  • Job Reference : 148206_SW

Somerset Wildlife Trust is looking for a Legacies, Patrons & Events Manager to be responsible for income delivery through gifts in wills, in memorium giving, Patrons and fundraising events.

Legacies, Patrons & Events Manager
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Salary: c. £23,000
Full-Time

You will deliver the strategy to maximise the potential of these income streams and develop strong relationships with individual donors, including legacy pledgers and Patrons, and with local solicitors. You will also organise fundraising events, to support these and other income streams. This is an important role to grow income and help us achieve our goals of engaging more people in supporting Somerset’s wildlife. It is also a great opportunity for you to take the next step in developing your career in fundraising.

You will have a proven track record in fundraising from individuals or strong evidence of transferable skills, for example, a strong track record in event management, marketing and communications or relationship management. You will your use your strong influencing and communication skills to engage supporters face to face and in writing. Strong organisational and administrative skills are needed combined with a practical, solutions-focused approach to finding ways to inspire and engage supporters with limited budgets and resources available. An interest in wildlife conservation would be helpful in this role.

This is an exciting time to be joining Somerset Wildlife Trust, the county’s largest conservation charity, as it seeks to diversify its income streams and grow support to ensure the future of Somerset’s wildlife and wild places.

All applications must be received by 9am Monday 13th March 2017.
Interview date Tuesday 21st March in Taunton.

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No agencies please.