Philanthropy Researcher (159180)

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Job description

This faith-based charity, bring safe surgery to people in Africa who have no access to healthcare or money to pay for it. For over 40 years, the charity has visited more than 55 developing nations. The organisation is passionate to serve those in need and to leave a lasting impact for the future of those they serve. The charity's volunteer crew represent the organisation onboard through excellence and diligence. 16 offices around the world work on fundraising, recruitment and public relations.

In 2020 the charity launched the first purpose build, civilian hospital ship. The ship will be on her way to Africa in 2021 with a PR-stop in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. The newest vessel will more than double the charity's impact in providing surgical care for the most vulnerable and medical training for health care professional.

*Philanthropy Researcher *
*Location: Stevenage *
*Hours of Work/Contract: Fixed Term 12 months - Part time (approx. 15 - 25 hours per week) *
*Salary: £31,000 - £38,000 pro rata + excellent benefits*

*Overall Purpose: *
This organisation is entering an exciting and ambitious season of growth, implementing the five-year strategy with aims to more than double total income. With the Philanthropy Team playing a key role, securing growth of around 300% across all income streams. This role will work closely with the major donor fundraisers, to identify, research and track individuals, companies and foundations for the purposes of fundraising and engagement. To create profiles, monitor engagement and track actions with the aim to understand the funders' motivations and ensure alignment with the charity's mission.

*Specific tasks: *

* Identify and evaluate the giving potential of prospective and existing major donors.
* Undertake research into potential major donors, producing detailed and personalised profiles which provide insight into their wealth, philanthropic preferences, networks and other factors which may influence their giving, in accordance with the Data Protection Act.
* Actively participate in donor pipeline discussions with the fundraising team, being responsive to their needs and priorities in identifying, engaging, asking and stewarding donors.
* Produce short briefing notes for CEO, Trustees and other key volunteers attending organisational events.
* Monitor news sources to identify issues of interest to the charity, including managing relevant subscriptions to sources of wealth information.
* Assist in the maintenance of information on the Salesforce database, ensuring that it is clean, clear, up-to-date and legally compliant.
* When required, to undertake ethical due diligence checks on the charity's donors and potential donors and provide briefing material to inform decision-making about whether to pursue an opportunity.
* To ensure that the collection and storage of data is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Privacy & Electronic Communications Regulation (PECR) and the charity's own privacy policy

Closing date: *9am Monday 13th December*.
*Please note* applications will be reviewed throughout the process and the right is reserved to close the vacancy early.

*To Apply and for more information*

Apply via the job board and check your email for further information and instructions, we will email you a job description and more information about the employer so no need for CV's or covering letters at this stage.

No agencies please.

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Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term

Salary: Up to £38,000.00 per year

Schedule:
* Day shift