Breast Cancer Care
Job Description
Title:
Philanthropy Executive (Trusts & Major Donors)
Accountable To:
Philanthropy Manager
Section:
Fundraising and Marketing Department
Location:
London, SE1
Salary:
£25,618-£29,699 (including London weighting)
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
35 per week – generally 9.00am to 5.00pm
About Breast Cancer Care
Breast Cancer Care is the only specialist breast cancer support charity working throughout the
UK. We bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved
standards of care. We’re here for the 55,000 women and 400 men diagnosed with breast
cancer each year, helping them to cope with the brutal reality of waking up to breast cancer
every day. We provide the vital information and support that they, their families and friends so
desperately need, and use our understanding of people's experience of breast cancer and our
clinical expertise in everything we do. We want every person affected by breast cancer to get
the best treatment, information and support.
About the Post
A brand new post, the Philanthropy Executive will work as part of a team of six (five of whom
are based in London, one in Scotland). The post-holder will work with the team on the
development and delivery of the Philanthropy portfolio; existing donors, Trusts, Foundations,
Statutory sources, and wealthy individuals, and in finding and securing new donors. They will
work across the team’s functions helping to research new prospects, organise and provide
support for events, manage a programme of applications to small trusts (capable of giving up
to £4k) and provide general administrative support.
The Team
The Philanthropy Team is responsible for raising income from new and existing high net worth
individuals and institutional (trusts, foundations and statutory) donors to enable delivery of
Breast Cancer Care’s Strategy – Facing Breast Cancer Together. This post reports into the
Philanthropy Manager. The rest of the team include a the Head of Philanthropy, Prospect
Research Manager, a Trusts and Statutory Officer, and another Philanthropy Manager based
in Scotland.
Main Responsibilities
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To take a pro-active and creative approach to identifying, developing and exploiting any
appropriate philanthropic fundraising opportunities that might provide additional income
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potential for Breast Cancer Care.
To lead the development and delivery of Breast Cancer Care’s Small Trust Programme.
Main responsibilities will include producing new applications, co-ordinating, producing and
sending mailings, researching new trusts to add to the programme, thanking and
stewardship to ensure growth and retention.
To offer extensive support for the delivery of existing and new events as required, including
management of guests lists, suppliers, communications, database etc.
To think proactively about future areas of development within the team to increase support
and keep donors engaged.
To work with the Philanthropy Research Manager to identify further opportunities and
potential funders, conducting your own research.
To assist and provide support to senior volunteers to maximise opportunities to raise
income.
To work closely with colleagues in Finance to ensure all income for the team is dealt with
efficiently and effectively and in the most appropriate manner.
To provide administrative assistance for the team in relation to HR processes, and finance
and database systems.
To ensure the highest standards of data capture are maintained, ensuring a complete
picture of all donors and prospects, whether individuals, foundations or organisations. This
includes – but is not limited to – information on giving history, relationships, contacts,
applications submitted etc.
General
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Play an active role within the team to support all aspects of delivering income from
philanthropic sources.
To be self-servicing of administrative functions.
To maintain confidentiality regarding client information at all times.
To liaise with relevant staff and outside agencies as requested.
To attend internal and external meetings as required.
To attend training as required.
To adhere to the Health and Safety and Data Protection policies.
To operate within the organisational equal opportunities policy framework and implement
the policy within this area of work.
To represent the Philanthropy Team on organisational groups or forums when required.
To be an effective member of the team, presenting a positive impression of the team and
the service.
To use and maintain the organisation’s database, Enterprise, as required.
Flexibility
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In order to work effectively in a changing environment, flexibility is required from the postholder. Any other tasks that may be requested will be at the same level of responsibility
and terms and conditions of employment.
The post-holder on occasions will need to travel throughout the UK and to work varying
hours where necessary.
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Person Specification – Philanthropy Executive
Knowledge and Experience
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Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills
Relevant experience of fundraising and/or sales and marketing in a commercial environment.
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Experience of working on a variety of projects and the ability to multitask.
Experience in events organising and dealing with suppliers.
Experience of working with volunteers and supporters
Knowledge of the charity sector and fundraising events
Experience of and commitment to high quality customer care practices
Personal attributes and skills
Personal Attributes and Skills
 Excellent organisation skills
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 Attention to detail and a methodical approach.
 The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
 Excellent time management skills with ability to prioritise own workload, deal with conflicting
demands and meet tight deadlines.
 The ability to show tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
 Excellent computer skills and working experience of word processing, database packages, emails and internet
 A commitment to equality of opportunities.
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