Patron Fundraising Executive

Patron Fundraising Executive
Location: Head Office (Regents Park, NW1)
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £36,750 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Business Area: Enabling Functions and Professional Services

Purpose of the role
The Patron Executive will maximise fundraising revenue for this charitable organisation through their Patron programme and will drive forward the wider mid-value donation portfolio. The postholder will be responsible for the recruitment, cultivation and engagement of Patrons, underpinning strategic areas of delivery and generating essential income. The Patron programme is currently under review, and the postholder will support and lead on the review and will launch the new strategy and programme

Key responsibilities:

• Lead on the management of the Patron programme and mid-value donor portfolio.
• Will manage the day-to-day delivery of the Patron programme including coordinating the renewals process and responding to enquiries.
• Develop and deliver the recruitment to the Patronage programme, effectively promoting the programme across a range of audiences. Work with colleagues to identify and recruit prospects to the programme and deliver retention activity to uplift individuals to Patronage
• Develop and deliver the retention programme for Patrons, collaborating with colleagues on stewardship and cultivation plans including a programme of communications and engagements, including events.
• Support the Senior Philanthropy Manager and Development Director to increase income and develop other fundraising opportunities.

About You

• Experience in fundraising and donor development in the charity or cultural sector, or in membership engagement.
• Experience in maintaining a network of contacts through stewardship, cultivation and donor management
• Experience in supporter retention which may include events and communications
• Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practice including Gift Aid and GDPR
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in using MS office suite and presentation software.
• Numeracy skills to work with budgets and financial reporting
• A positive and enabling attitude and a pro-active, creative approach to problem-solving
• Ability to think creatively with strong influencing skills

About the Employer
Our client is an international conservation charity. Through their unrivalled animal experts in their two zoos (London and near Dunstable), the work of their pioneering scientists, their dedicated conservationists, their purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Their vision is a world where wildlife thrives and they are working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, this organisation is are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

What does this Organisation offer?

This charity is proud of its approach to employee benefits. Their benefits include:
Their vision and purpose - you will work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
Pension scheme - they offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
Flexible working - talk to them about your flexible working requirements and they will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
Holidays - 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
Wellbeing - access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to their 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance - eligible employees will be enrolled in the life assurance scheme from their first day
Complimentary tickets - annual allocation of Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
Cycle2Work - their cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
Season ticket loan - they offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
Family friendly policies - they offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages

Closing date: Sunday 3rd November 2024
NB: The right is reserved to close this advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.

Interested?

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This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.

This employer strongly encourages applications from all backgrounds and celebrates the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. They are committed to ensuring that their teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. This organisation has active equality networks for staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by their strategic EDI Steering Group.

No agencies please.