Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with overseas schools and educational agents.
• Collaborate with marketing and admissions teams to promote the institution in international markets.
• Conduct market research to stay ahead of trends and competition.
• Organise and participate in events, including presentations to prospective students and families.
• Travel internationally, planning and managing promotional visits.

Requirements

• Proven experience in public relations, business development, or a similar role.
• Strong communication skills, particularly in presenting to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Positive, adaptable, and eager to work in a dynamic team environment.

Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Fundraising and Philanthropy Executive to join our client's fundraising team. In this new role, you will be responsible for securing funds from trusts, foundations, and individual donors. The successful candidate will have a passion for making a difference, strong writing skills, and experience in relationship management, grant applications, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Trusts and Foundations Fundraising

• Research, identify, and engage with a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations that align with the charity's goals.
• Prepare and submit compelling grant applications, funding proposals, and reports tailored to each funder’s requirements.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with trusts and foundations, ensuring timely updates, acknowledgments, and impact reports.
• Maintain an up-to-date calendar of deadlines for grant submissions and reporting, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines.

Philanthropy and Major Donor Engagement

• Build and nurture existing relationships with major donors, ensuring a personalized and strategic approach to donor stewardship.
• Work closely with senior leadership to identify and develop opportunities to secure gifts.

Research and Strategy

• Conduct ongoing research to identify new fundraising opportunities, including emerging trends in philanthropy.
• Develop strategies to enhance and grow the charity’s trusts and major donor portfolios.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of trust and philanthropy income streams, providing regular reports to senior management.

Collaboration and Cross-functional Work

• Ensure smooth internal processes for grant management, and written proposals. 
• Support the overall fundraising strategy by contributing to team meetings, sharing insights, and collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven track record of successful trust and foundation fundraising, with a strong understanding of the grant-making process.
• Experience in major donor fundraising, including relationship management, donor stewardship, and event organization.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling, clear, and concise proposals and reports.
• Strong research skills to identify new funding opportunities and develop targeted strategies for engagement.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, comfortable communicating with donors and trustees at all levels.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

Salary and Benefits

- Up to £31,000
- Hybrid working scheme 
- Holiday, sick pay, pension scheme, medical health insurance

Role Overview

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations, generating press releases, features, and handling media inquiries.
• Develop and implement PR strategies to promote the organisation’s role.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated communications campaigns.
• Oversee internal communications and support staff engagement.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and trade press to enhance media coverage.
• Identify potential media risks and develop strategies to manage them effectively.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior PR role, managing consumer and corporate PR campaigns.
• Strong media relations skills and experience creating content across print and digital platforms.
• Excellent knowledge of social media and managing online communities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.