Senior Philanthropy Officer

Job Title: Senior Philanthropy Officer
Salary: £34,000–40,000
Hours: Full-time
Location: Central London / Hybrid (team currently in office 6 days per month)
Annual Leave: 25 days paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 28 days), plus an additional day for your birthday or key LGBTQI event and time off over the Christmas week.
Benefits: 5% employer pension contributions, mental wellbeing support, generous parental leave.

About Us

GiveOut is an award-winning international LGBTQI community foundation. Our mission is to bring together the LGBTQI community and allies to support global LGBTQI rights activism worldwide, building a world where LGBTQI people everywhere can live freely and fully.

Across the world, courageous activists are doing vital work to protect our communities and improve the lives of LGBTQI people. But they lack resources and funding is fragile, especially in the Global South and East. LGBTQI groups receive a tiny fraction of international development aid – just 4p in every £100 awarded by governments.

Our community and allies want to provide support, but it is not always easy to do so. GiveOut’s purpose is to help address this urgent need by providing a platform for our supporters to give tax efficiently in one place to fund LGBTQI human rights activism worldwide. We identify pioneering groups to support through a rigorous process of consultation, due diligence and vetting, guided by our Grant-making Advisory Panel and governed by our Board of Trustees.

We pool the donations we receive to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world, ensuring they have more of the resources they need to defend our communities, tackle inequality and campaign for lasting change.

About the Role

Fundraising and philanthropic advocacy are at the heart of GiveOut’s work. As Senior Philanthropy Officer, you will be a key member of the Philanthropy team, implementing a vital part of our philanthropy programme as we deliver our growth strategy.

You will identify, engage, cultivate and steward major donors (high net worth individuals) and charitable foundations to secure high value gifts and grants, grow long-term strategic relationships in support of the LGBTQI movement, grow GiveOut's network, and provide a top quality donor experience.

Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, you will support them on shaping and executing strategy and work planning, coordinating the donor database and leading on related internal processes, and deputising for the Head externally.

We are open to full time or part time (pro rata) at a minimum of 24 hours, or equivalent to 3 days per week. We are also open to flexible working arrangements to be discussed. Occasional evenings or weekends out of hours will be required, such as for networking or GiveOut hosted events, for which time off in lieu will be granted.

Key Responsibilities

Donor and Partner Engagement

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of major donors and trusts & foundations
• Prospect research and due diligence on prospective donors
• Cultivate strong relationships with prospective and existing donors
• Write compelling grant applications and funding proposals tailored to trusts, foundations
• Secure five and six figure partnerships and donations to support GiveOut’s mission to grow giving to support the global struggle for LGBTQI human rights
• Donor reporting on the impact of their gift through grant partner successes
• Represent GiveOut at events, speaking engagements, and donor meetings.

Strategy and Leadership

• Support the Head of Philanthropy on fundraising and philanthropic advocacy strategy and plans aligned with organisational goals
• Deputise for the Head externally as needed

Operations and Reporting

• Maintain and optimise fundraising systems, including the donor database (Donorfy) and fundraising pipeline
• Report back on pipeline and partner development to the Head of Philanthropy
• Support the Philanthropy Coordinator on finance reconciliation process

Team Collaboration and Culture

• Work closely with the Communications & Campaigns Officer to create effective donor materials and external communications.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy Team Coordinator who supports the Philanthropy Team on reporting, grant applications, events etc.
• Contribute to a positive, effective, and collaborative organisational culture, aligned with GiveOut’s vision and values.

What Success Looks Like

• Meeting and exceeding fundraising targets set out in GiveOut’s growth strategy and annual income targets.
• Strengthening relationships with donors and funding partners.
• Strong team collaboration and fostering a positive and dynamic work culture.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Passion for GiveOut’s mission to grow giving for LGBTQI rights and a commitment to advancing LGBTQI rights worldwide.
• Proven experience and success in non-profit fundraising, including individual giving
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication for engaging donors and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with fundraising software and databases

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience of major donor fundraising with a track record of initiating new relationships and securing four to five figure gifts.
• Experience of securing grants from Trusts & Foundations with a track record of initiating new relationships and securing five to six figure grants.
• Experience of running cultivation and/or fundraising events
• Understanding of budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace tools, event management tools (e.g. Eventbrite)
• Working knowledge of GDPR

Please note, if you do not meet all essential skills and experience, but feel you would be a good fit for this role we encourage you to apply anyway.

At GiveOut, we are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and encourage applications from women, non-binary, trans people, people of colour, and people with disabilities.

Why Join Us?

At GiveOut, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a meaningful impact on global LGBTQI rights. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of LGBTQI philanthropy while working with a passionate and dedicated team.

Application Process

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to recruitment@giveout.org. The deadline for applications is 11pm on 11 May 2025.