Philanthropy Manager

Do you want to create a better world for animals? At the RSPCA, we believe all animals deserve kindness and respect. We work for the benefit of every animal – as well as pets, that includes farmed animals, wildlife, and animals used in science. Choose a career with us and make a difference for every kind.

We are looking for a new Philanthropy Manager to join our team.

• Working hours
  : 35 hours, which can be worked flexibly across Monday - Friday.
• Contract
  : 3 year fixed term contract, with the potential to go permanent.
• Home based
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  For this role, we require the post holder to be based in the North West of England. The majority of the work is carried out in the region, so the successful candidate must be able to attend meetings and other work activities in person as required. You will also work from home and will travel to the London office and occasionally the Horsham office, as required.
  
  You will also be required to travel to events and meetings with key stakeholders as and when necessary.

The RSPCA aims to work with partners to transform animal welfare in the North, including building a new regional animal welfare centre. Following a comprehensive fundraising feasibility study, we have identified significant untapped potential and high-value prospects within our existing and expanding networks in the North of England.

As Philanthropy Manager, you will be a key member of the Philanthropy team, reporting into the Philanthropy Lead. You will be responsible for developing relationships with philanthropic individuals, Trust & Foundations and other high value prospects, with the focus on securing gifts in the region of £5,000 - £100,000.

This is an incredible opportunity for you to use your experience and creativity to develop innovative new approaches to philanthropy fundraising at the RSPCA, supporting the delivery of our capital campaign in the North West and helping to deliver our ambitious plans for the future.

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our capital campaign in the North West, while also developing a sustainable pipeline of philanthropic income for the future.

What a day might look like for you

Here is a short summary of what a typical day might look like for a Philanthropy Manager; for a full insight please refer to the attached job description.

As Philanthropy Manager, you will ensure regular and appropriate levels of communication to build donors' understanding and appreciation of the RSPCA's work and our impact on the future of animal welfare.

You will work with the Resource Hub to prepare and present targeted funding proposals to achieve or exceed annual income targets and you will play a key role in developing and delivering cultivation and stewardship events and activities alongside our Special Events Manager.

You will maintain a strong and active pipeline of prospects, ensuring opportunities are effectively managed through the donor journey and that income is accurately forecast and reported.

You will work closely with colleagues across the RSPCA to identify opportunities, develop compelling cases for support and gather the information and impact stories needed to engage prospective donors.

What will help you succeed in this role:

To succeed in this role, you should have a real passion for animal welfare and a desire to make a positive difference to the lives of animals.

You do not have to be a philanthropy fundraiser; you could have a background and experience in other areas of fundraising, marketing or communications, business development or relationship management.

What matters most is your ability to build trusted relationships, identify opportunities and confidently ask people to support something they care about.

Our Philanthropy Manager should have:

• Experience…