Job Title: Head of Philanthropy
Salary: £46,000–50,000
Hours: Full-time
Location: Central London / Hybrid (team currently in office 6 days per month)
Annual Leave: 25 days paid annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year of service (up to 28 days), plus an additional day for your birthday or key LGBTQI event and time off over the Christmas week.
Benefits: 5% employer pension contributions, mental wellbeing support, generous parental leave.
About Us
GiveOut is an award-winning international LGBTQI community foundation. Our mission is to bringing together the LGBTQI community and allies to support global LGBTQI rights activism worldwide., building a world where LGBTQI people everywhere can live freely and fully.
Across the world, courageous activists are doing vital work to protect our communities and improve the lives of LGBTQI people. But they lack resources and funding is fragile, especially in the Global South and East. LGBTQI groups receiving a tiny fraction of international development aid – just 4p in every £100 awarded by governments.
Our community and allies want to provide support, but it is not always easy to do so. GiveOut’s purpose is to help address this urgent need by providing a platform for our supporters to give tax efficiently in one place to fund LGBTQI human rights activism worldwide. We identify pioneering groups to support through a rigorous process of consultation, due diligence and vetting, guided by our Grant-making Advisory Panel and governed by our Board of Trustees.
We pool the donations we receive to provide grants to LGBTQI organisations around the world, ensuring they have more of the resources they need to defend our communities, tackle inequality and campaign for lasting change.
About the Role
Fundraising and philanthropic advocacy are at the heart of GiveOut’s work. As Head of Philanthropy, you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our fundraising strategies, ensuring the growth and sustainability of our impact. You will lead the fundraising team, manage key donor relationships, and oversee all aspects of philanthropic engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategy and Leadership
- Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising and philanthropic advocacy strategies and plans aligned with organisational goals.
- Shape and lead the Philanthropy team, managing the Senior Corporate & Partnerships Officer and a new Philanthropy Officer role.
- Keeping up to date with the latest trends in the non-profit sector.
- Contribute to GiveOut’s overall strategy.
- Donor and Partner Engagement
- Cultivate relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, trusts & foundations, and government funders.
- Represent GiveOut at events, speaking engagements, and corporate partner meetings.
- Develop and deliver compelling fundraising campaigns and initiatives.
- Team Collaboration and Development
- Work closely with the Communications & Campaigns Officer to create effective donor materials and messaging and contribute to GiveOut’s overall communications strategy.
- Collaborate with the Leadership Team and Senior Grant-Making Officer to align fundraising and grant-making priorities.
- Operations and Reporting
- Track and analyse fundraising data to evaluate effectiveness and inform strategies.
- Maintain and optimise fundraising systems, including the donor database (Donorfy).
- Provide regular reports to the Executive Director.
- Contribute to a positive, effective, and collaborative organisational culture, aligned with GiveOut’s vision and values.
What Success Looks Like
- Meeting and even beating fundraising targets set out in GiveOut’s growth strategy.
- Strengthening relationships with donors and funding partners.
- Successfully implementing the Philanthropic Advocacy strategy to increase funding for LGBTQI movements.
- Effective leadership of the Philanthropy team, fostering a positive and dynamic work culture.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Proven experience and success in non-profit fundraising, with a focus on individual giving, major gifts, trusts and foundations or corporate partnerships.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including high value donors.
- Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication for engaging donors and stakeholders.
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach and creative problem-solving skills.
- Leadership and management experience.
- Passion for GiveOut’s mission to grow giving for LGBTQI rights and a commitment to advancing LGBTQI rights worldwide.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Proficiency with fundraising software and databases, particularly Donorfy.
- Understanding of budgeting, financial forecasting, and donor stewardship
- Experience organising fundraising events
- Ability to analyse data to track donations, identify donor trends, and optimise strategies.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace tools, email marketing platforms (e.g., MailChimp), and the GDPR.
Why Join Us?
At GiveOut, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where you can make a tangible impact on global LGBTQI rights. You will have the opportunity to shape the future of LGBTQI philanthropy while working with a passionate and dedicated team.
Application Process
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter to recruitment@giveout.org. Applications close on 24 March 2025.