Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead

About this role

MND Scotland is the only charity in Scotland dedicated to directly supporting people with MND, their families, and friends.

Since being founded over forty years ago, MND Scotland has provided practical, financial and emotional support to anyone affected by MND whilst also funding essential research into finding effective treatments and a cure.

MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations and grants. The charity’s patron is Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal.

We are looking for a highly motivated fundraising manager to join our growing fundraising team as Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead. This role will join us at an exciting time of growth to deliver a successful Partnerships and Philanthropy strategy.

In this role, you will be central to the successful delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy, using operational and financial planning skills to develop and implement a successful portfolio for giving across Scotland. Working with a mixed audience of Trusts and Corporates, you will lead on delivering first-class supporter experiences through the creation of an innovative and engaging portfolio. You will work with the Head of Fundraising to create the infrastructure required for Partnerships and Philanthropy to thrive, developing, and managing existing relationships, whilst building new opportunities.

As Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead you will be an inspiring leader and play a vital role in driving a step change in high value fundraising, securing multiyear funding, and establishing meaningful relationships in this arena.

You will be an ambassador for MND Scotland, building relationships across the MND community to further our mission to make time count for everyone in Scotland affected by MND.

Key responsibilities

Leadership and Management
• Plan, manage, and deliver the Partnerships and Philanthropy strategy, and associated plans and budgets, to meet or exceed targets.
• Prepare and manage significant Partnerships and Philanthropy income and expenditure budgets, providing regular financial reporting and budget reforecasting.
• Successfully lead on the development and delivery of Corporate and Trusts fundraising.
• Provide regular operational and financial reporting to the Head of Fundraising and other senior staff.
• Use audience insight and evaluation to identify opportunities and maximise existing activity, in line with current trends and best practice in Partnerships and Philanthropy Fundraising.
• Lead on the development and implementation of Partnerships and Philanthropy Fundraising policies and procedures and participate in wider fundraising policy and procedure development to ensure compliance to all Fundraising regulations and best practice working.
• Management responsibility for Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser.

Corporate and Trust Fundraising
• Lead on the development and delivery of an inspiring portfolio of giving, using information including audience insight, ROI, and impact assessments to inform plans.
• Manage a portfolio of existing relationships across a range of audiences.
• Monitor outcomes and deliver on reporting requirements.
• Build cultivation plans to create an on-going prospect pool.
• Create compelling cases for support as well as inspiring products and propositions that would be attractive to funders.
• Work across the organisation to identify funding opportunities.
• Lead on the development and review of a range of fundraising assets, materials, and collateral that will inspire and inform audiences.
• Attend appropriate events and activities to build relationships and to raise funds and awareness of MND Scotland.

Supporter Care
• Lead on the design and delivery of bespoke supporter journeys to ensure first-class stewardship, to maintain high levels of engagement, and to build long-term relationships.
• Build appropriate, ongoing relationships with supporters to maximise the relationship, exercising judgement, discretion, and appropriate boundaries.
• Ensure all regulations for working with the CRM system are met.
• Ensure the CRM system is updated to maximise learning and supporter experience, working with colleagues across the team to ensure planning and decision making are informed by data.
• Source, develop, and share supporter stories with a variety of audiences through engaging talks and presentations to raise awareness of MND Scotland, building relationships, and generating income.

Marketing
• Work with colleagues in Communications and Marketing to source, develop, and share stories that will demonstrate the impact of support.
• Work with colleagues in Communications and Marketing to develop bespoke marketing and communication plans appropriate to the audience.
• Lead on the development of fundraising marketing materials required for Partnerships and Philanthropy Fundraising.
• Generate fundraising content for the website and social media channels.

Working hours:
35 hours per week
Contract Type:
Permanent
Location:
Glasgow office based with flexible working options
Salary:
Grade 6 – £31,839.36 – £34,791.73 gross per annum
Directorate:
Stakeholder Engagement and Fundraising
Reports to:
Head of Fundraising
Closing date:
Sunday 12th May 2024 at midnight
Interview date:
First stage, Thursday 23rd May 2024. Successful candidates will be invited back to a second stage on Tuesday 28th May 2024.

How to apply

To apply please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities form to recruitment@mndscotland.org.uk.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK and show how they demonstrate this e.g., British citizen/EU Settled Status.

About us

Our vision is a world without motor neuron disease. Until that day comes, we are here to make time count for everyone affected by MND in Scotland.

You can help create a world without MND