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Exciting Opportunity: High Value Relationships Manager at a Leading London Charity
Join a dynamic team dedicated to supporting children and young people by securing essential funding from grant-makers, funders, and donors. This role is crucial for maintaining and expanding the charity's support services.
Role Overview: As a High Value Relationships Manager, you will be instrumental in elevating the charity's relationship fundraising efforts. You will leverage your strong interpersonal skills, results-driven mindset, and proven track record in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Account Management & New Business: Develop comprehensive plans with the High Value Lead to manage existing accounts and secure new business.
- Targeted Fundraising: Drive targeted asks for 5- and 6-figure donations to support strategic goals.
- Customer Service: Provide exceptional service to high-value supporters through bespoke reports and updates, ensuring they feel connected and valued.
- Collaborative Campaigns: Work with the External Affairs team to create compelling multi-year cases for support and test innovative approaches.
- Opportunity Management: Identify and manage high-value funding opportunities from inception to completion, collaborating with colleagues across the charity.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven success in securing funding from trusts, foundations, and institutional funders, with an annual income target of approximately £400k or more.
- Dynamic, results-oriented, and proactive in identifying and pursuing opportunities.
- Strong interpersonal skills, capable of building genuine and trusting relationships.
- Clear communicator and confident networker, adept at tailoring messages to different audiences.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of customer service.
- Excellent knowledge of the high-value funder landscape.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve significant income targets, including 5-figure donations and repeat funding.
