Development Officer: Individual Giving

Benefactors Programme
• To support the Development Manager: Philanthropy & Individual Giving in the delivery of a strategy to increase income from the Benefactors programme through recruitment of new patrons and the retention and upgrading of current patrons.
• To coordinate the accurate and timely administration of monthly renewals for current Benefactors at all levels to maximise annual renewal rates whilst delivering excellent supporter care.
• To plan and publish a 6-month programme of exclusive and high-quality events (including short trips) for all level of Benefactors. Ensure delivery both on-site and externally.
• To write and send the monthly e-newsletter for Benefactors.
• To draft communications to Benefactors on behalf of colleagues, including the Director, as required.

Major Donors and International Giving
• To write compelling proposals for individuals (including for donor circles/syndicates) about research projects, exhibitions or capital works.
• To write timely and engaging reports for donors on the impact of their gifts, thinking creatively about how to engage donors with current and future projects.
• To prepare profiles and briefings for colleagues and stakeholders for meetings/visits with assigned donors and prospects.
• To support the administration of gifts to the Wallace Collection in America.

Individual Giving and Legacy
• To support the Development Manager: Philanthropy & Individual Giving in the delivery of the onsite and online giving strategy, liaising with colleagues internally as needed.
• To support the Development Manager: Philanthropy & Individual with the administration of the Collection’s Legacy programme, stewardship, reporting and promotion.

Fundraising Events
• To support colleagues in the successful planning and delivery of Fundraising Galas, dinners and ad hoc events, as required, including liaising with external and internal stakeholders.
• To create and manage concise and accurate guest lists and profiles for Development events, alongside the Development Assistant and the Assistant to the Directorate.

Finance and Administration
• To ensure the timely and accurate input of personal data into the Collection’s Customer Relationship Management system in a way that is consistent with GDPR and other relevant legislation and best practice.
• Work with the Development Assistant and Financial Controller to maintain high standards in financial processes and the processing of payments, and ensure prompt recognition of gifts and payments received from donors and benefactors.

Other
• To support the work of the other members of the team, and to participate in any way that the Director of Development or Head of Development requires to fulfil the key responsibilities for the department.
• To communicate clearly and effectively internally, and to foster transparent and excellent relationships with other departments at the Collection.
• To assist in out-of-office or after-hours activities and events as required.

Museum Website: https://www.wallacecollection.org/about-us/join-team/