Interim head of development (Major gifts & events)

Location: Based in our London Office.
Salary: Highly competitive - Depending on experience.
Contract: Fixed term (ASAP start to May 2024), 37.5 hours.
Application closing date: Friday 13 October.

Our fundraising team

Outward Bound's ambitious and highly successful fundraising team raises over £6m a year. This provides charitable funding for disadvantaged young people to attend our outdoor learning and adventure courses. They leave having learnt that they are capable of more than they ever thought possible.

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The job...

This interim role involves delivering Outward Bound’s Major Gift (Individuals) fundraising plan in support of our General appeal and other projects. It also involves developing and delivering our events plan which will be directed by the postholder, uniting the delivery of high value fundraising special events and a programme of cultivation events delivered in support of the Fundraising team and other teams across OBT.

The postholder will oversee the major giving program and a team of front-line fundraising staff in coordination with the development team. Through directly working with donors and through supervising others, this person will manage the stewardship of Outward Bound donors and identify and pursue new donors and funding opportunities.

Overall the aim of the role is to maintain and increase support from our core Major Gifts through innovative campaigns and events.

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You'll need...

• • Extensive experience of building strong relationships with Major Gift donors and securing large 5 figure + gifts.
  • Extensive Experience of building and executing large scale events and managing Event Budgets and Teams.
  • A natural relationship builder – confident working with HNWIs.
  • A strong understanding of database management and an ability.
  • to support in developing others skills in this area.
  • Highly proactive and efficient.

You'll get

• Annual leave of 24 days pro-rata, plus bank holidays
• Life assurance (from start date)
• Personal Accident Insurance while at work or commuting.

How to Apply

To apply for this job please send an expression of interest (no longer than two sides of A4) saying why you’re the person for this job as well as a copy of your up-to-date CV by 5pm on Friday 13 October. Contact details: a.bolchover@outwardbound.org.uk

If you’re shortlisted for the job, initial telephone interviews will take place on w/c Monday 16 October and if successful at this stage, a face-to-face interview in London.

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