Major Gifts Manager

Location: Based in our London Office (hybrid).
Salary: £37,000-£42,000
Application closing date: 09:00 Monday 11 November.
Interview: Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19 November 2024.

Our fundraising team

Outward Bound's ambitious and highly successful fundraising team raises over £6m a year. This provides charitable funding for disadvantaged young people to attend our outdoor learning and adventure courses. They leave having learnt that they are capable of more than they ever thought possible.

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The job...

This role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of Outward Bound’s major giving programme, raising £1.4 million per year. This is made up of campaigns and appeals throughout the year, bespoke propositions and asks and other more innovative opportunities for uplift. The Major Gifts Manager will lead on relationships, and work with senior colleagues - such as the Director of Fundraising and CEO - on others. They will be responsible for creating and coordinating stewardship.

The role sits within the Major Gifts & Events team, working alongside Events colleagues to plan events that will meet our Major Gift objectives.

Outward Bound has a bold, fun approach to fundraising. We put on brilliant events which constantly wow our donors. We create opportunities for them to see, feel and experience our work – and to give. We move fast to get a lot done.

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You'll need...

• Minimum 2 years experience of working in Major Gifts and managing Major Gift solicitation and stewardship programmes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Confident relationship building skills and a strong sense of customer service
• Strong data management skills
• An ability to create compelling pitch decks and proposals to uplift current supporters

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You'll get

• Annual Leave of 24 days, plus bank holidays. Annual leave increases by 1 day per year to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays.

• Life Assurance: 3 x salary, covered from start date; includes Employee Assistance Helpline.

• Long-term Disability Insurance: 2/3 salary less state incapacity benefit after 6 months’ absence for up to 5 years, covered from start date

• Employee assistance programme: with easy access to medical and mental health support. Ranging from instant GPs appointments to physio or counselling services.

• 8 weeks’ sick pay at full salary in any 12 months
• See the job description for full list.

How to Apply

To apply for this job please send an expression of interest (no longer than two sides of A4) explaining your fit to the job description and the person specification, together with an up-to-date CV to esther.gillham@outwardbound.org.uk by 09:00 on Monday 11 November 2024.

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