Merrifield Consultants

Major Donor Manager

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London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with Autistica, a fantastic research and campaigning based charity who are dedicated to tackling the significant inequalities autistic people face, while also supporting initiatives that enhance the lives of every autistic person and their families. We are working with the charity to help find a brilliant new Major Donor Manager, who will have the opportunity to grow the major donor pipeline by identifying and nurturing new donors to help drive the fantastic work being done by Autistica. Job Title: Major Donor Manager Organisation: Autistica (Research and Campaigning Charity) Salary: £42,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, Full time Location: London (Hybrid) Responsible To: Head of Major Giving Closing Date: 27th January 2025 Required: CV and Cover Letter Responsibilities: • Work with the Head of Major Gifts to increase the value of the major donor pipeline through new business prospecting and developing that pipeline to secure income from new donors. • Cultivate a small pool of existing donors to maximise income and networking opportunities from this group. • Partner closely with Head of Major Gifts and the Research and Science Team to deliver compelling donor briefings and leverage the charity’s storytelling potential to inspire and secure new supporters. • Develop high quality funding propositions for meetings and creative reports in line with donor requirements. • Develop and implement creative solicitation plans to maximise donor engagement and income, delivering against a £500k team target which is largely to be developed from new business opportunities. Skills/Experience Required: • Proven experience in the charity sector prospecting and securing 5-6 figure gifts. • Innovative relationship builder, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with prospects and inspire them to give. • Creative and strategic thinker with the ambition to grow and diversify the major gifts pipeline. • Proactive, results-driven, and self-motivated, with a commitment to achieving income targets. • Familiarity with fundraising platforms such as Raiser's Edge. If you are ready to make a significant impact in the field of fundraising within a dynamic and collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please apply today or contact Moses Thomas-Johnson at Merrifield Consultants if you have any questions, moses.johnsonmerrifieldconsultants.co.uk. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

Location: London, GB

Posted Date: 1/10/2025
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