Job Description
About the Role East Anglia Children's Hospices (EACH), are seeking a well organised and self-motivated philanthropy manager to join their vibrant and busy fundraising team based at either The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) or Milton (Cambridge). This position is offered on a full-time basis but applicants seeking 30+ hours are welcome to apply. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and growing the major giving strategy at East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices. They manage and develop high level relationships with new and existing donors, including personally soliciting and stewarding five and six figure gifts from donors. This is a busy, demanding and varied role which requires confidence, maturity and creativity. The philanthropy manager is a senior position within the fundraising team and manages two major supporters fundraisers and reports to the head of philanthropy & partnerships. Responsibilities will include: Work closely with the head of philanthropy and partnerships and director of fundraising and communications to develop, implement and support the delivery of the major supporters strategy. Stewardship of existing major supporters and acquisition of new donors. Design and implement a programme of special events with the objective of engaging with new high-value individuals and influencers and existing major supporters. Build excellent collaborative relationships with colleagues from across the organisation in support of fundraising initiatives to maximise income and awareness for EACH, including the Care team, Corporate Fundraising and Charitable Trusts. Liaise with the marketing and communications team, write or commission copy for any marketing material. Keep up-to-date on best practice within the charity sector with a focus on major supporters, highlighting trends and insight that could inform planning and support the team with the development of new ideas and practices. Manage two major supporters fundraisers. Please see job description attached for further details. About the Candidate If you are a well organised person, who thrives in a busy working environment where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you. Main requirements for the position: Maintain confidentiality in all areas of work at EACH. Ensure that your conduct within and outside EACH does not conflict with organisational expectations. Actively support and promote EACH and all its policies. Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults Ensure an awareness and observation of Fire and Health and Safety Regulations. Ensure the respect, dignity and rights to privacy of children, young people and their families as far as possible. About Us East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) supports families and cares for children and young people with life threatening conditions across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Over the past 30 years, EACH has developed an enviable reputation in the field of children’s palliative care. EACH are the largest provider of palliative and end of life care and support for children and their families in East Anglia, delivering a comprehensive range of services in our hospices, family homes, hospital and wider community. All three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission. Benefits include: Free onsite parking Enhanced annual leave entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays Subsidised meals Additional holiday purchase scheme AVIVA pension package – up to 7% employer contribution inc life insurance NHS pension - continuation of if already contributing Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Disclosure and Barring Service CheckPlease note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.