Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong experience in charity fundraising, particularly in high value fundraising roles., Good understanding of high value fundraising principles and practices., Extensive experience in developing relationships with supporters and clients., Familiarity with CRM databases and IOF codes of practice for major donor fundraising..

Key responsabilities:

Implement the Philanthropy team fundraising plan to increase annual net income.

Manage a portfolio of major donors and grant making trusts.

Create bespoke cultivation plans for each donor to maximize their lifetime value.

Work towards growing and diversifying the fundraising pipeline.

Job description

Team: Philanthropy & Partnerships

Location: Remotely, UK

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £37,565.95 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.Will you join us and make a better life for cats?

Responsibilities of our Senior Philanthropy Officer:

The Senior Philanthropy Officer is responsible for helping to implement the Philanthropy team fundraising plan, aligned with the wider fundraising strategy, to increase annual net income and inspire new donors to give to Cats Protection while retaining existing supporters
The successful candidate will manage a mixed portfolio of major donors and grant making trusts, using high value fundraising techniques such as creating bespoke cultivation plans for each donor to maximise their lifetime value

About the Philanthropy & Partnership’s team:

Philanthropy and Partnerships are a dedicated and motivated team who all believe strongly in our mission and values. We have ambitious growth plans with a large focus on growing and diversifying our pipeline
We have a team of 21

What we’re looking for in our Senior Philanthropy Officer:

Strong experience gained in a charity fundraising role, with a good level of experience in high value fundraising
Strong understanding of high value fundraising principles, practices and processes
Extensive experience of developing strong relationships with supporters/ clients
Experience of using a CRM database
Familiar with the IOF codes of practice relating to major donor fundraising

What we can offer you:

range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
and much more, which you can learn about here

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 27th April 2025

Virtual interview date: 6th May 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

Anonymised application form
Firts stage virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Final stage virtual interview with Lead Philanthropy Manager

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email recruitment@cats.org.uk if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

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