Fundraising Executive (Global Major Gifts)

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Job description

We are looking for a Development Executive to cover maternity in the Global Major Gifts team. You will support ambitious fundraising targets to support our impactful campaigns and to improve farm animal welfare worldwide.In this role, you will manage our Circle of Compassion programme. This involves managing relationships with a portfolio of mid-value individual donors (£1,000 - £10,000), encouraging repeat gifts, and using a blend of major donor and direct marketing skills to recruit new donors to the Circle. This role involves working closely with colleagues the UK Individual Giving team and the US to develop effective communications to grow and steward this group. You will be responsible for managing events and webinars to engage and inspire our mid-value and major donors. In addition, you will support on a small number of higher-level major donor relationships and provide general administrative support to the Global Major Gifts team when needed.You will report into the Senior Development Manager in Global Major Gifts team, and work in a dynamic and supportive team of seven major gift and trust fundraisers based in the UK and US.Fundraising Executive Requirements: - Excellent donor relationship skills with the ability to organise high-quality communications and manage a growing income stream. - Identify and act on opportunities for new donations and cultivating new and uplifted support - Eye for detail and ability to develop rapport and provide excellent stewardship the Circle of Compassion - Event / webinar planning and delivery experience desirable including communications and event management - Prospecting to grow our mid-level and major donor pipeline - Database (Salesforce) management and administrative support to the global major gifts team - Liaise effectively with our Supporter Engagement Team to ensure that we provide an excellent service to our supporters.Our ideal candidate will have a good foundation of knowledge and experience gained in a similar position with a proven track record of managing mid-level donors and creating high-quality communication. Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail are also key requirements for this position. It is also desirable, but not essential, that you have an interest in food system change and farm animal welfare issues.About Us:Compassion in World Farming International is the leading international farm animal welfare charity, campaigning to improve the lives of millions of farm animals through advocacy, lobbying for legislative change, and positive engagement with the global food industry. Our established international Food Business programme aims to raise baseline standards for farm animals by securing commitments, ensuring compliance and facilitating implementation of higher welfare policies and practices. In addition, we aim to drive corporate meat reduction strategies and targets in line with planetary health requirements, via our newly launched Rethinking Food workstream.Our work is based on scientific evidence and best practice and as such we are recognised as the credible partner on farm animal welfare to the major food retailers, food service companies, manufacturers and producers.Compassion in World Farming International HQ is located in bright, modern offices; just 2 minutes' walk from Godalming mainline station (45 minutes from London Waterloo). Regular international travel, mainly in Europe but occasionally outside Europe as well, will be required.Compassion in World Farming International is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and lived experience, and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.Please note that the remuneration quoted is for a UK based employee. This may be adjusted for other European countries as appropriate and in line with our country office benchmarking.Location: HQ based in Godalming, Surrey, with option to work remotely / flexibly in the UK. Preference is for the appointee to be in the HQ office 2+ days per week, and be able to travel to events in London and South East.Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term ContractHours: Full Time, 37 per weekSalary: £28,000 to £30,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)Closing: 8th December 2021Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification detailed in the Job Description.No Agencies please.You may have experience of the following: Fundraising Officer, Community Fundraiser, Fundraising, Charity, Not for Profit, Third Sector, Business Development, Fundraising Assistant, Fundraising Officer, Community Fundraising, Sales Executive, Legacy, Fundraiser, Charities, etc.Ref: