Major Donor Key Relationships Executive

We are looking for someone who is likeable, good with people, persistent in approach and can communicate their passion for BRF’s work to be our Major Donor Key Relationships Executive. The successful candidate will be goal-orientated, who asks boldly with a spirit of generosity. If you fit the bill, we will give you comprehensive training for this new role and the opportunity to work with a major donor consultant with over 30 years’ experience.

Main purpose: To secure funds for BRF by qualifying and managing a group of major donor prospects (individuals) ensuring that as many as possible give annual gifts over £10,000 and are continually upgraded in their giving and involvement. Extensive travel is required.

Location: BRF office, Abingdon (would consider some home working)

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Main areas of responsibility

• Raise income from major donors (some giving through personal trusts), by initiating and developing long-term relationships with new and existing donors
• Contribute to team strategy in achieving objectives and targets in line with fundraising objectives and targets.

• Develop a strategy that focuses on personal communication with each major donor and prospect through face to face meetings.
• Assist in development of a culture within BRF that engages the wider staff team in productive relationships with major donors.
• Engage with colleagues, CEO, and Senior Management Team to ensure the maximum income possible through joined-up working.

Skills and experience

Essential

• Outstanding personal skills - ability to discover what interests the donor, what is appropriate communication and what is the appropriate level of financial ask
• Ability to match the donor’s interest, passion and values with a suitable BRF project
• Evidence of strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Excellent communication skills: ability to make a cogent and compelling case for support for each project
• Project management skills and ability to prioritise work to monthly targets
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with BRF staff and Trustees: diplomatic, persuasive and credible at senior level
• Computer literate in Word and Excel
• Flexibility to travel and include occasional evening and weekend work
• Strong commitment to the aims of the organisation

Desirable

• Experience of managing relationships with individuals within the charity or corporate sector
• Experience of using CRM databases

Benefits

• 28 days’ holiday per annum, including bank holidays
• Auto enrolment pension scheme (8% employer contribution, 3% employee contribution)
• Private healthcare (after 12 months completed service, subject to underwriting)
• Flexitime scheme (after successful completion of probation period)

There is an occupational requirement that the role be held by a Christian, as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

If you are interested in the role, please contact Sara Sheerin (details available on the vacancies page of our website) as we would like to send you an applicant pack with further information about BRF and our programmes.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter, outlining how you meet the skills and experience required.

Closing date: 5:00pm Friday 15th March 2019