Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager (12-month maternity cover)
London, N1

The Organisation

The DEC is a unique and dynamic membership organisation which comprises 15 of the UK’s leading humanitarian charities, pooling our resources to work as one. We are pivotal in co-ordinating the UK public's response to overseas disasters. In collaboration with our Rapid Response Network of national media and corporate partners, we raise the alarm to the UK public and set up easy ways to donate, with most of our funds raised over an intensive two-week period following a disaster.

Since our launch in 1963, we have run over 75 fundraising appeals and raised more than £2 billion, saving countless lives and rebuilding communities.

We are now seeking a Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to join us on a full-time basis, covering a maternity period for 12 months and managing a small, tenacious, and collaborative team.

The Benefits

- Salary of £45,000 per annum

This is a rare opportunity for a talented fundraising professional with experience of handling high value donations to join our organisation as we deliver vital support and relief across the world.

In this highly rewarding role, your dedication and expertise will secure the funds that allows us to carry out our vital work, specifically supporting communities experiencing humanitarian crises in Ukraine and Pakistan.

We have built a welcoming and inclusive professional environment, where you will receive all of the support you need to learn and grow.

The Role

As the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for managing and maintaining existing relationships with Corporates, Major Donors, Trusts and Foundations.

You will provide excellent support and oversight to our Philanthropy and Partnerships team, providing advice on cultivating, engaging and stewarding relationships with donors.

Managing our corporate relationships with key corporate partners, you will seek to strengthen the success of our Rapid Response Network which supports the expeditious launch of appeals.

Additionally, you will maximise fundraising through our Philanthropy Fundraising stream, providing trusts and foundations with excellent stewardship.

About You

To be considered as the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, you will need:

- Experience of managing and fostering relationships with high level donors and sponsors
- A track record of securing six- and seven-figure donations from corporates, individuals, and trusts
- Experience delivering engagement plans, including event management
- A keen interest in humanitarian appeals

The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 10th February 2023.

Other organisations might call this role Fundraising Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, High-value Donor Manager, Fundraising Manager, or Fundraising and Partnership Manager.

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

So, if you can support our crucial work as Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.