To support the Corporate and Philanthropy Manager to enhance the long-term financial sustainability and growth of Railway Children by:
• Setting up and driving a new income stream for Philanthropy
• Develop and enhance corporate partnerships, supporter base, and income.
The purpose of this role will also be to undertake thorough research and prospect into new fundraising opportunities, supporting the team to develop compelling cases for support and strong engagement from philanthropic donors, including corporate partnerships, foundations, and high-net-worth donors.
Responsibilities
Relationship Development & Support
• Assist in identifying and cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and corporate supporters.
• Support the development of strategic philanthropic and corporate giving opportunities. • Help coordinate and deliver volunteering opportunities for corporate partners.
• Represent Railway Children at industry and fundraising events, including occasional evenings, overnight stays and weekends. Prospecting & Pipeline Management
• Manage the prospecting process, ensuring new opportunities are accurately recorded and directed to the appropriate manager for review.
• Assist in maintaining a robust pipeline of prospective supporters across both philanthropy and corporate sectors.
• Conduct research and analyse trends to inform targeting and strategy.
• Keep up to date with relevant business news to identify and act on emerging opportunities.
Communications & Materials
• Support the creation of high-quality fundraising materials, including written communications, reports, propositions, and pitches tailored to individual and corporate relationships.
• Ensure donors and partners receive timely and appropriate communications, including regular impact reports that demonstrate the difference their support has made.
Engagement & Events
• Contribute to the planning and delivery of a calendar of engagement events and opportunities, which may include overseas trips.
• Support the coordination of events and activities that enhance supporter engagement and strengthen relationships.
Data & Reporting
• Maintain accurate and consistent records of supporter engagement.
• Provide in-depth analysis of corporate and philanthropic activity to support strategic decision-making.
General duties
• Uphold and work within Railway Children’s policies and procedures.
• Conduct yourself in accordance with the rules of the Child and Adult Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct in your personal and professional life, which includes reporting suspicions of child abuse or any other breach of these policies.
• Actively promote and embody Railway Children’s core values.
• Travel to Railway Children’s field operations as and when required.
• Undertake any other duties, as appropriate to the post, as delegated by the line manager.
Person specification
Experience
• Experience of working in a fundraising team or business development
• Experience of working in a busy team across multiple projects • Experience of undertaking research/prospecting
• Experience of working with data
• Experience of supporting the management of events
Knowledge and Skills
• Ability to build rapport and relationships with supporters at a range of levels and backgrounds.
• Strong communications skills.
• Excellent IT skills and fully competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The willingness and self-initiative to take a brief and run with the project.
• Strong planning, organisation, and project management skills.
• The ability to meet deadlines and manage your own timelines.
• Confident, approachable, and able to cope under pressure.
• Results-driven and determined to succeed.
• An outstanding team player with the ability to work collaboratively.
Aptitude
• Demonstrable commitment to and the ability to uphold and promote Railway Children’s core values.
• Understanding of the importance of an organisational Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policy.
To view the full job pack and to apply for this role, please visit the webpage linked below where you will find our application form. Please note that Railway Children will only accept applications made using this form and will not accept CVs, academic certificates or covering letters.
www.railwaychildren.org.uk/cp-officer/
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