Location: Smeeth, near Ashford, Kent (with travel across Kent and Medway)
Help grow local philanthropy across Kent and Medway
Kent Community Foundation believes in a Kent and Medway where every communityhas the opportunity tothrive.
For 25 years we have connected generous people with grassroots organisations creating change in their communities. By working with individuals, families,businessesand professional advisers, we help ensure funding reaches the local charities and community groups that need it most.
As we celebrate our 25th anniversary and look ahead to the future, we are seeking a Co-Head of Development to help grow philanthropy across the county.
Working in partnership with an existing Co-Head of Development, this role will focus particularly on developing new philanthropic relationships and opportunities - building partnerships with professional advisers,corporatesand prospective donors to support communities across Kent and Medway.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone whoishighly skilled atbuilding trusted relationships, developing partnerships and connecting people withissuesthat matter.This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys developing new partnerships and opportunities rather than managing established fundraising programmes.
About Kent Community Foundation
Kent Community Foundation is a grant-making charitable foundationdedicated tofundingand strengtheningcommunities across Kent and Medway.
We partner with individuals, families, businesses,trustsand foundations to fund grassroots organisations creating positive change across the county.
Since our founding in 2001 we have distributed more than £60 million to thousands of charities and community groups, supporting projects that tackle local challenges and help communities thrive.
Our work is guided by three core values:
Community first
Listening to and supporting grassroots organisations who know their communities best.
Partnership
Working collaboratively with donors,charitiesand partners to create lasting change.
Purposeful giving
Ensuring funding reaches where it is needed most and creates meaningful impact.
Together, we are helping communities across Kent and Medway thrive now and in the future.
The Role
This is a strategic and outward-facing leadership role focused on growing philanthropic income.
Working closely with the Chief Executive and your Co-Head of Development, you will help drive our fundraising strategy and develop a strong pipeline of new funding opportunities, with a particular focus on professional adviser engagement.
You will also play a key role in developing our approach to legacy giving, helping to build long-term relationships and position Kent Community Foundation as a trusted partner for planned giving.
Key responsibilities include:
* Identifyingand developing new philanthropic opportunities across Kent and Medway
* Building relationships with professional advisers, including solicitors,accountantsand wealth managers
* Developing and stewarding relationships with professional advisors involved in estate planning, to strengthen the pipeline of potential legacy pledgers and legacy income
* Developing corporate partnerships with businesses
* Growing and managing a pipeline of prospective donors and fundholders
* RepresentingKent Community Foundation across networks,eventsand professional forums
* Developing proposals and conversations that lead to new charitable funds, legacy pledges, and long-term partnerships
* Contributing to the strategic leadership of the Foundation’s development work
You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure donors and fundholders receive excellent stewardship and communication.
Because the role involves meeting partners and donors across the county, a full driving licence and access to a car is essential.
We are looking for someone who enjoys connecting people with purpose and who is motivated by the opportunity to grow philanthropy locally.
You might currently work in philanthropy, partnership development, professional adviser engagement, or business development.
We would also welcome applications from candidates working in professional services, financial services or other relationship-led roles who are interested in applying their skills to growing local philanthropy.
We would particularly welcome candidates with experience in:
* Building relationships with professional advisers
* Building relationships withcorporate partners
* Identifyingand developing major donor or philanthropic opportunities
* Increasing legacy income
* Managing or developing prospect pipelines
* Representingan organisation externally and building strategic partnerships
* Working with high-value donors,clientsor stakeholders
Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is:
* A confident relationship builder and natural networker
* Strategic and proactive in developing opportunities
* Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and philanthropists
* Motivated by supporting communities across Kent and Medway
* Be part of an organisation making a real difference across Kent and Medway
* Work with generous donors and partners to support local communities
* Join a friendly and collaborative team
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* Help shape the future of philanthropy in Kent
Location
Our office is based in Smeeth near Ashford, with hybrid working available. The role will involve meetings and events across Kent and Medway.
Applying
To apply, pleasevisit our website kentcf.org.uk/join-the-team to download theJob Description and application form. Please send the completed application form toclaire@kentcf.org.uk
If yourequireaccessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at the same email address.
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