Fundraising Officer

Join a small, passionate team and play a pivotal role in their fundraising department as the charity heads towards their centenary year.

Fundraising Officer
Job ref: FO
Median Salary: £38,740 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: London N1 7NH - Hybrid

You will be a key member of the Philanthropy & Partnerships team who are responsible for raising funds from and communicating with the charity's biggest supporters - including trusts, major donors and corporate partners.

You will be responsible for developing the major donor programme by identifying new prospective donors and effectively stewarding existing donors, deepening their connection to the charity's mission and encouraging them to give again.

You will support trust and corporate fundraising efforts by prospecting new potential supporters and helping to draft grant applications, proposals, and impact reports that showcase the work of the charity in a clear, engaging way.

You will also be responsible for administering the Centenary Development Board, key influential individuals who are helping the charity to achieve their centenary mission in time for their100th birthday in 2026.

As well as donors, you'll work closely with the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships and the Director of Fundraising and Supporters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some experience in HNWI and donor management to take their career further, working for a small but ambitious organisation operating in a unique space in the sector.

About the charity

• They are passionate about making the countryside a better place for everyone to live, work and enjoy.
• The organisation is the countryside charity that campaigns to promote, enhance and protect the countryside for everyone's benefit, wherever they live.
• With a local branch in every county, the charity works with communities, businesses and government to find positive and lasting ways to help the countryside thrive - today and for generations to come.

Closing date: 09.00, Thursday 20 February 2025
First interview: Thursday 27 February 2025
Second interview: Thursday 6 March 2025

Interested?
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The charity is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation in which everyone feels supported, valued, and always able to be themselves at work, because they recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is important in achieving their vision of a thriving, beautiful countryside for everyone. They therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. People from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of ethnic minority background and/or disabled, the charity is particularly interested in receiving your application.

The charity is an equal opportunities employer.

No agencies please.