Philanthropy Manager

Breath HR; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

We are looking for a Philanthropy Manager who is passionate about high value fundraising, relishes the challenge of growing a pipeline and is motivated by UNHCR’s work.

You will join our small but talented Philanthropy Team playing a key part in identifying and bringing on board new, prospective donors, as well as growing relationships and income from donors already supporting UK for UNHCR.

You will work closely with the Head of Philanthropy, CEO, trustees and international colleagues to steward and cultivate donor relationships, and to inspire and engage new supporters. An experienced fundraiser, you will provide strategic insight into how we grow and improve our programme.

You will be confident in navigating complex environments with multiple stakeholders and in negotiating internally as well as externally. You will enjoy developing strong relationships, have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and will be adept at managing prospect pipelines and crafting compelling donor communications.

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

United Kingdom for UNHCR is the United Nations Refugee Agency’s national charity partner for the United Kingdom. We generate public awareness of the plight of refugees and raise funds to help protect them through UNHCR’s humanitarian operations across the world.

Our supporters include UK private individuals, communities, corporate partners, trusts and foundations. The funds we raise help UNHCR deliver emergency relief such as shelter, medical care and basic supplies to people fleeing conflict and persecution, as well as healthcare, education and livelihoods opportunities for those who remain displaced over the long term.

Nobody chooses to be a refugee, but we can all play a part in their protection, and we want those who work with us to share our values and passion for the cause.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING

We strongly value diversity and recognise that it is critical to our success and the cause that we serve. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all who work with us and strongly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of being a refugee, asylum seeker, internally displaced person, or a stateless person.

UK for UNHCR is proud to have Diversity & Inclusion Working Group. The Diversity & Inclusion Working Group is a group of colleagues focusing on tasks that drive action in the implementation of our D&I Approach. The group also works to create safe spaces that brings colleagues together for events, discussions and learning experiences that celebrate and support diversity and tackle barriers to inclusion.

We are also open to flexibility in many ways, including an element of working from home and flexible hours. Please don’t be afraid to speak to us about this at the interview stage, so we can explore what’s possible.

ROLE RESPONSIBLITIES

• Grow prospect pipeline and the number of donors donating £10K+ to UNHCR’s work.
• Grow UK for UNHCR’s sustainable income by growing the number of multi-year donors funding our programmes outside of emergencies.
• Work with the wider international organisation to identify the most appropriate funding propositions for donors.
• Craft compelling propositions and proposals for major donors and ensure quality and timely reporting back on gifts made.
• Work closely with the IG team to manage the transition of mid-value donors to the major donor programme.
• Engage existing and selected prospect major donors in the event of humanitarian emergencies.
• Work independently and with the prospect researcher to gather up-to-date and accurate information on existing and prospect major donors and to develop network maps.
• Maintain accurate records, including Salesforce and UK for UNHCR’s databases for income recording and earmarking.
• Working with the wider team to contribute to the delivery of bespoke philanthropy activities such as roundtables and webinars.
• Help to position and raise awareness of UK for UNHCR’s role among peers, donors and other audiences by participating in sector networks and representing UK for UNHCR at events.
• Work within UK for UNHCR’s due diligence policy and processes.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience

• Experience of working in an income generating capacity with an NGO or INGO to identify, approach, secure and steward major donors giving or capable of giving over five to six-figure gifts.
• Experience of developing donor care plans and delivering bespoke proposals and communications to generate income.
• Experience of managing and growing a prospect pipeline.
• Experience of working with trustees, CEO and senior stakeholders to build donor relationships.
• Skilled at building and maintaining excellent relationships with donors and prospective supporters.
• Ability to analyse reports and communicate complex themes and subjects in an accessible and compelling manner in writing and verbally.
• Good understanding and knowledge of current philanthropic fundraising trends, environment and eco-system in the UK.
• Ability to act proactively to identify new prospects and fundraising opportunities.
• Confident and proactive networker.
• Ability to confidently negotiate internally and externally.
• Ability to juggle and prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines within a collaborative team environment.
• Good attention to detail, ability to proof-read.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility, with a willingness to respond quickly, particularly at times of humanitarian crisis.
• Solutions focused and able to use own initiative.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills.
• Proficient in using Word, Excel, PowerPoint and working knowledge of fundraising databases.
• Experience of working in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Experience of working on faith-based giving.
• Experience of working on a multi-year fundraising campaign.
• Knowledge of international development or related subjects helpful but not essential.

WHY JOIN UNITED KINGDOM FOR UNHCR?

You will be part of a high performing agile team of talented people, all committed to build solidarity and raise funds for refugees and displaced people worldwide. You will be working in a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment, where your work will be recognised and appraised.

What else?

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays.
• Employee Assistance programme providing 24/7 access to online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing.
• Access to 100s of perks with discounts on everyday purchases.
• Office wellness perks.
• Discount on gym memberships.
• Hybrid and Flexible Working.
• Staff socials.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8%.
• Non-contributory group life assurance scheme.
• One-off contribution towards homeworking set up.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.

Development

• Comprehensive training and continuing development opportunities.

HOW TO APPLY

If you have the relevant skills and the passion to use them to support refugees, please apply by completing our application form which is available in the documents section.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please contact [e-mail] . We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

United Kingdom for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is registered with the Charity Commission (England & Wales), charity no. 1183415. It is the UK national partner of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency.