Role
The role of Philanthropy Manager is to significantly increase philanthropic income from mass participation donors to the University of York. You will help build and diversify a strong regular giving and community giving programme through managing our very own crowdfunding platform, delivering our flagship community events and overseeing the delivery of our Giving Day, direct mail and telephone fundraising campaigns.
This programme is the bedrock of the university’s individual giving programmes and requires an energetic, dynamic, conscientious and highly visible individual to champion mass participation giving.
With the support of the OPPA’s Data and Insights team, the role of Philanthropy Manager (Regular Giving & Community Giving) is to build a broad pipeline of donors and to help create pathways for long term giving.
Building on the success of the University’s first transformational fundraising campaign York Unlimited, you will raise funds for priority projects tackling inequality including student scholarships and research programmes.
This is a rewarding role for a great relationship builder, that requires persuasiveness and tenacity to get results. The post holder will work on KPIs and performance measures based on cash and pledge income, pipeline development and progression of donors.
We are looking for a team member who will bring an excellent understanding of regular giving, with a knowledge of data driven and donor centred fundraising. You should have experience in delivering fundraising appeals alongside being able to confidently manage and support a group of student, staff and alumni fundraisers.
Skills, Experience & Qualification needed
1. Relationship management Cultivate cross-team collaborations in order to develop effective fundraising plans for a diverse portfolio of projects that utilise community fundraising methods alongside major giving e.g. Giving Day and YuStart campaigns.. Identify opportunities for donor progression to regular giving, mid level giving and legacy gifts, in particular.
Fundraising Communications and Campaigns Lead the University’s community giving and regular giving activities, including flagship events such as Giving Day, Challenge Week, The Great York Walk as well as our direct mail and telephone fundraising campaigns. Manage and develop the University’s crowdfunding platform, YuStart, including training, project moderation, performance monitoring, and third-party partner relationships.
Monitor data and performance Monitor and report on campaign and fund performance, using data-driven insights to refine strategy and improve outcomes. Work to metrics and KPIs based on cash and pledge value, including demonstrating a robust long term pipeline of new donor acquisition.
Interview date: To be confirmed
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Tom Piercy, Associate Director of OPPA, tom.piercy@york.ac.uk
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
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