Salary of �36,143
– �39,293
gross pa (negotiable depending on skills and experience), plus other benefits
Full-time, permanent contract, though part-time may be considered Based in
Islington, London, with short trips to Ireland/Europe and occasional overseas
travel
– �39,293
gross pa (negotiable depending on skills and experience), plus other benefits
Full-time, permanent contract, though part-time may be considered Based in
Islington, London, with short trips to Ireland/Europe and occasional overseas
travel
If you want to see a
world where poor people are empowered to transform their own lives and you have
a track record of securing significant major gifts from individual donors, then
this is an exciting career development opportunity for you.
Building on existing
considerable contacts, you will be taking the lead in developing and
implementing a new, sustainable significant major gift programme. Offering the
opportunity to shape this new programme for Progressio, this post will involve
deepening contacts with already committed supporters and bringing new financial
support to the organisation.
You will bring a
strong background in major gift fundraising and be able to capitalise on opportunities
as they arise. Ideally you will bring knowledge of UK Catholic networks and
individuals, other faith based networks, and/or relevant diaspora communities
that have the potential to open doors and/or become sources of major gifts for
Progressio’s work around the world.
Educated to degree
level (or equivalent experience), the post holder will have a track record in
securing major gifts from individual donors, including through their trusts
where applicable, and develop major giving strategies and plans.
Proven
experience in relationship management, effective networking, and of planning
and delivering donor cultivation events; of setting, managing and delivering
income budgets in excess of �500k pa, and a track record of producing funding proposals
and other fundraising materials to a very high standard are also essential.
You should have
effective communication, representational and negotiation skills, including the
ability to persuade, motivate and deliver clear messages, and to build and
manage high level relationships; the ability to work to tight deadlines and
organise work load in a pressured environment; creative thinking and the
ability to make decisions, to work on own initiative and as part of a closely
coordinated team, and excellent attention to detail. Strong numeracy skills,
including the ability to prepare budgets and to monitor expenditure against
budgets, an entrepreneurial, results oriented and dynamic approach, and the
ability to undertake occasional overseas travel and short trips to Ireland/
Europe.
How to apply:
It is essential that
you complete an application form in full, as very specific information is
required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for
interview. Please note that CVs/ resumes will not be considered.
you complete an application form in full, as very specific information is
required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for
interview. Please note that CVs/ resumes will not be considered.
For further
information and an application form visit www.progressio.org.uk/jobs
Closing Date: 16
January 2012
Interviews: End of January 2012
January 2012
Interviews: End of January 2012
Please return the
completed application form to: Recruitment@progressio.org.uk