CORPORATE and MAJOR DONOR FUNDRAISING MANAGER
PROSTATE CANCER RESEARCH CENTRE
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Senior Fundraiser
Responsible to: CEO
Responsible for:
Development of corporate fundraising
Acquisition of major gifts
Location: Britannia House, 7 Trinity Street, London SE1 1DB
The Prostate Cancer Research Centre (PCRC) raises funds for research aiming to improve the quality
of life and survival of men with advanced prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most frequently
diagnosed cancer in men. Over 10,000 men die of the disease in the UK each year and the money
you raise will fund research aiming to improve their survival. PCRC funds world class research aiming
to develop new and more effective treatments.
PCRC is a small but growing charity. You will join the CEO John Masters, the Finance Officer Rozila
Bansal and the Challenge Events Manager Kerry Hulf and a supportive Board of Trustees.
We are looking for someone with experience who wants to spread their wings and be responsible
for and develop corporate and major donor fundraising at PCRC.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:
To develop corporate and major gift fundraising.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CORPORATE
Write a corporate fundraising strategy
Identify and secure new corporate partnerships
Identify and secure “charity of the year” opportunities
Identify and secure initiatives such as employee fundraising, sponsorship, donations and gifts in kind
Work with challenge events manager to identify new opportunities
Act as ambassador, representing PCRC at external events
MAJOR GIFTS
Write a major donor strategy
Identify, cultivate and steward major donors
Produce prospect research profiles as required
Develop compelling cases for individual donors
Prepare and deliver tailored letters, reports and responses to major donors
Manage and service the committee organising the next Horizon Dinner in April 2017
Develop relationships with the members of the committee and Trustees, tapping into their networks
and generating leads for the other roles
GENERAL
Develop budgets, financial analyses and business cases as required
Prepare monthly reports
Attend meetings as required
Support and attend challenge events
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
At least 3 year’s experience in one or more of the relevant fundraising sectors
Proven track record of managing donor relationships and attracting significant income
Demonstrable experience of researching and developing fundraising opportunities
Knowledge of corporate sector and writing corporate partnership briefs
Highly motivated self-starter
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to relate to people from all backgrounds and sustain relationships
Confident interacting with HNW individuals
Good time management and organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal, diplomatic, persuasion and negotiating skills
Strategic approach with effective prioritisation
Able to develop and manage budgets
IT proficient
DESIRABLE
Experience of working with a fundraising database
Experience of recruiting and working with volunteers
Understanding of prostate cancer and scientific research
Member of the Institute of Fundraising
Further Information: If you have any questions, please phone the CEO John Masters on 0207-8481744
To apply: Please apply online with your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the person
specification.