Relationship Manager - Philanthropy

Relationship Manager, Philanthropy

Location:

Various across the UK with flexible/hybrid working options
Salary: £35,624 - £45,802 (depending on experience)

Hours:

Full-time, fixed term until 30th July 2027
Closing Date: 1st July

Make a Real Difference in a Child's Life

Barnardo's exists to ‘Change childhoods. Change lives.' We know too many children and young people are growing up with disadvantage or at risk of harm, missing out on a good childhood and on opportunities when they reach adulthood. We achieve change for children by delivering excellent and inclusive services, influencing policy and practice to support all children and young people and changing attitudes.

Across the charity our teams and functions work together, and all play a vital role in delivering our strategy and on our purpose. The Fundraising and Marketing function focuses on raising money c.£46m and growing our community of passionate supporters and collaborating with partners.

To maximise income for Barnardo's by developing and managing existing relationships and leading on identifying new Major Donors to secure gifts of £5,000 and above.

• Raise funds towards Barnardo's projects in line with agreed income targets.
• Make the ask to secure high value donations at a 4, 5 and 6 figure value.
• Seek to recruit new philanthropic support into the supporter pipeline and manage the portfolio of existing donors.
• Build relationships and meet regularly with targeted Major Donors to maximise both income and charity profile. These relationships need to be maintained and professionally managed to a high standard.
• Be an external and internal ambassador for major donor fundraising and support all members of the Philanthropy Team to achieve the overall team income targets.
• To develop a pipeline of activity for your donors and prospects, including maximising opportunities at Philanthropy and Relationship Fundraising events.
• Meetings with Major Donors will be led by the Relationships Manager and attended with the relevant senior team member where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with Children's Services to raise funds for the current fundraising priorities

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible