Position
Philanthropy Officer (CE407)
Overview
We’re looking for a motivated and confident fundraiser to join the High Value Engagement team, helping to grow the philanthropy programme and ensure everyone affected by stroke can access the support they need to rebuild their lives. This is a home based role with occasional travel.
Key Details
* Location: Home-based with regular travel to London office and occasional national travel.
* Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
* Salary: Circa £31,700 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum/pro rata, outer London weighting £2,457 per annum/pro rata).
* Contract: Permanent.
* Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (up to 30 days with service), cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax‑free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working.
* Application Deadline: 31 May 2026.
Role
Reporting to the Philanthropy Manager, the Philanthropy Officer will manage and grow a portfolio of supporters, focusing on cultivating and stewarding lower-level major donors.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing and developing a portfolio of supporters to meet agreed income targets.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with supporters through high-quality stewardship and engagement.
* Identifying and researching new funding prospects to grow the donor pipeline.
* Developing and delivering compelling written communications, including donor updates and funding proposals.
About You
* Passion for the cause and commitment to supporting people affected by stroke.
* Experience or knowledge of major donor fundraising (or transferable relationship‑based fundraising/sales experience).
* Building and managing effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
* Producing high-quality, engaging written content tailored to different audiences.
* Researching prospects and identifying new funding opportunities.
* Resident of the UK with right to work in the UK.
Commitment to Equality
We are an equal opportunity and diversity-focused charity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people. We are a Disability Confident employer and support flexible working and reasonable adjustments.
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