Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager (maternity cover)

at  North Bristol NHS Trust

General In consultation with the Charity Director and Head of Fundraising and Communications, develop and lead a strategy for major gifts and legacies. Work to agreed financial targets and KPIs across existing income streams. To lead on the development of major gifts, legacy and grants fundraising. To continually research, cultivate and develop strong relationships with these prospects.
Support the Director and Head of Fundraising to ensure that a donor-centric approach is at the core of all activity and that high standards are developed and maintained throughout the Charity team. Provide the Director, Head of Fundraising and Communications and all team colleagues with detailed updates through regular team reports. Ensure that all cash handling, banking, donor acknowledgement and receipts are kept in accordance with charity best practice. Keep up to date on all new governance regulations issued by the Charity Commission, Fundraising Regulator and Information Commissioners Office.
Maintain and develop relationships with key stakeholders. Major Donors Lead on planning and delivery of a programme of philanthropic support from major gifts. Write detailed case for supports and proposals to encourage major gifts from our current donor pool and new prospects. Plan, organise and develop cultivation events to lift the Charitys profile with major donors.
Analyse and segment existing major donors to deliver appropriate, quality personalised tiered stewardship which deepens relationships and increases loyalty and value. Legacy fundraising Lead on planning and delivery of a strategic legacy programme. Manage relationships between prospective legators, family members and their legal representatives as appropriate. Keep accurate, up to date records on legacy pledges and steward relationships appropriately.
Ensure all legacies are acknowledged appropriately and estate queries dealt with in a timely manner by the Philanthropy and Partnerships Officer. Grants fundraising Lead on planning and delivery of a strategic grants programme from charitable trusts and foundations. Plan, organise, research, analyse and submit comprehensive and high-quality applications to grant giving trusts and foundations. Ensure that funders receive reports of activities on time and with the required information to ensure regular stage payments where appropriate.
Other Adhere at all times to the Charitys policies and procedures. Ensure the effective and efficient use of the Charitys resources. Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest professional standard. Be aware of the responsibilities with regard to Health and Safety.
To be responsible for managing delegated budgets linked to individual projects. Manage staff involved in specific events and projects which will include volunteers and external agencies. Ensure that all data is handled confidentially and is compliant with the Data Protection Act, especially with regard to records of donors and volunteers. Will have to meet and work with members of the public at fundraising events.
Will have to work from other locations as and when necessary. Will have to work some evenings and weekends as and when necessary (time off in lieu agreed)

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