Role Overview: The Talent Set is excited to be working with an amazing charity committed to driving positive global impact through high-level research and strategic action. We are looking for a talented Development Associate to join a passionate and high-performing Development team, playing a vital role in securing philanthropic and institutional funding to support the organisation s mission. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual looking to grow their career in fundraising, research, and donor engagement within an internationally respected organisation. The Development Associate will support cross-functional fundraising efforts, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver compelling funding proposals, conduct strategic prospect research, and contribute to donor reporting. This role will report to the Head of Foundation Engagement and collaborate across both the Foundation and Philanthropy teams to support the charity s development goals. Key Responsibilities: Lead on drafting and coordinating donor reports, collaborating with internal departments such as Communications, Programmes, and Finance. Assist in creating tailored proposals and concept notes for funding opportunities. Support the development of wider donor communications, including newsletters, appeal letters, impact updates, and stakeholder engagement content. Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on project activities for use in donor communications. Conduct in-depth research on prospective donors and funders, using tools such as philanthropy databases, financial filings, and media reports. Develop profiles and briefing materials for engagement with high-net-worth individuals and foundations. Support due diligence processes to ensure alignment with the organisation s values and mission. Contribute to network mapping and relationship-tracking projects to identify key influencers and potential partnerships. Provide support with internal reporting, strategy development, briefing documents and other materials as required. Person Specification: Strong written communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, concise, and engaging fundraising content. Proven experience in research, preferably within fundraising, philanthropy, or the not-for-profit sector. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. An analytical mindset with strong attention to detail. Experience using research tools such as iWave, 990s, or similar donor intelligence platforms is desirable. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a genuine interest in international affairs and social impact. What s on Offer: Ability to work flexibly, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Central London office. A full-time permanent role at a fantastic organisation that is making a genuine difference. A competitive salary of £35,000 for the successful candidate. How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the apply now button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidate within 72 working hours. Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Jun 17, 2025
Full time
Role Overview: The Talent Set is excited to be working with an amazing charity committed to driving positive global impact through high-level research and strategic action. We are looking for a talented Development Associate to join a passionate and high-performing Development team, playing a vital role in securing philanthropic and institutional funding to support the organisation s mission. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual looking to grow their career in fundraising, research, and donor engagement within an internationally respected organisation. The Development Associate will support cross-functional fundraising efforts, working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver compelling funding proposals, conduct strategic prospect research, and contribute to donor reporting. This role will report to the Head of Foundation Engagement and collaborate across both the Foundation and Philanthropy teams to support the charity s development goals. Key Responsibilities: Lead on drafting and coordinating donor reports, collaborating with internal departments such as Communications, Programmes, and Finance. Assist in creating tailored proposals and concept notes for funding opportunities. Support the development of wider donor communications, including newsletters, appeal letters, impact updates, and stakeholder engagement content. Maintain accurate and up-to-date information on project activities for use in donor communications. Conduct in-depth research on prospective donors and funders, using tools such as philanthropy databases, financial filings, and media reports. Develop profiles and briefing materials for engagement with high-net-worth individuals and foundations. Support due diligence processes to ensure alignment with the organisation s values and mission. Contribute to network mapping and relationship-tracking projects to identify key influencers and potential partnerships. Provide support with internal reporting, strategy development, briefing documents and other materials as required. Person Specification: Strong written communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive, concise, and engaging fundraising content. Proven experience in research, preferably within fundraising, philanthropy, or the not-for-profit sector. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. An analytical mindset with strong attention to detail. Experience using research tools such as iWave, 990s, or similar donor intelligence platforms is desirable. A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a genuine interest in international affairs and social impact. What s on Offer: Ability to work flexibly, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the Central London office. A full-time permanent role at a fantastic organisation that is making a genuine difference. A competitive salary of £35,000 for the successful candidate. How to Apply: To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the apply now button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidate within 72 working hours. Commitment to Diversity: The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
Philanthropy Lead Salary : £75,000 - £85,000 plus benefits Reports to: Associate Director of Philanthropy Directorate: Strategy & Philanthropy Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible working requests will be considered) Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 22nd June :55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or as soon as possible. Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We're a collective force, tackling cancer on all fronts to save and improve lives. We fund pioneering research, we provide reliable and accessible information, we influence policy, and we encourage positive behaviour change. We are a passionate team of professionals driven by purpose, striving to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment. We are the world's biggest charitable funder of cancer research raising on average £640m a year. As we expand our efforts, we're recruiting an inspiring, principal gifts fundraiser to join one of the most successful philanthropic fundraising teams in the UK. We're a dynamic, innovative team of talented professionals spearheading the ambitious £400m More Research, Less Cancer campaign. With over £230m already raised, we're making strides to revolutionise cancer research, focusing on; The Francis Crick Institute, Cancer Grand Challenges, Translation & Innovation and our Future Leaders' programme. In this role, you'll lead the cultivation and stewardship of a portfolio of donors capable of making £1 million+ gifts. With a particular focus on advancing research into children's and young people's cancers, your work will have both national and international reach - and a lasting impact. What will I be doing? Work in partnership with the Associate Director of Philanthropy to spearhead a new philanthropic initiative to raise seven and eight figure gifts for children and young people's cancer research. Manage a portfolio of prospects with a primary focus on qualifying prospects and developing the engagement and stewardship of prospects through the full life cycle of giving and renewal. Ensure consistent pipeline movement and contribution of prospects both through their giving as well as helping to build CRUK's donor pipeline. Achieve agreed fundraising income and prospect cultivation targets and provide regular reporting and metrics against goals. Lead the development of the Wealth Advisors and Intermediaries strategy and engagement plan working in partnership with CRUK stakeholders. Partner with the CRUK Leadership, Chairman, Trustees, as well as scientists, Philanthropy colleagues to develop and implement strategies for gifts of £1M+; help the development and supporting the management of volunteer leaders committed to advancing CRUK philanthropy; guide discussions with senior leadership on prospect strategy; Own, develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; including academics and researchers, institutional leaders, volunteer leaders, and writing briefings and coordinating engagement that will lead to gifts; Work closely with internal colleagues to coordinate engagement with CRUK funded scientists and leadership develop proposals and propositions. What are we looking for? Proven success in philanthropic fundraising within complex, high-achieving organisations. Strong track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts. Skilled in building and expanding a personal pipeline, cultivating relationships with philanthropic individuals and families. Deep expertise in principal and major gift fundraising, with a strong grasp of best practices and current philanthropic trends. Extensive experience managing multiple complex projects in fast-paced environments, including significant fundraising campaigns. Proficient in translating scientific research for diverse audiences to support fundraising efforts. Experience of working with senior stakeholders. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. This position is an incredible opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative team and to make an impact in your work every day, helping to ensure we can change lives for the better. If you are attracted by the scale of the ambition here, please get in touch. We hope to hear from you! What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
Jun 13, 2025
Full time
Philanthropy Lead Salary : £75,000 - £85,000 plus benefits Reports to: Associate Director of Philanthropy Directorate: Strategy & Philanthropy Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible working requests will be considered) Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office) Closing date: Sunday 22nd June :55 This vacancy may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received or once a suitable candidate is found, therefore we strongly recommend that you apply early to avoid disappointment. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or as soon as possible. Visa sponsorship: Cancer Research UK can consider visa sponsorship for this vacancy. If this applies to you, please ensure that this is clearly marked on your application. At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We're a collective force, tackling cancer on all fronts to save and improve lives. We fund pioneering research, we provide reliable and accessible information, we influence policy, and we encourage positive behaviour change. We are a passionate team of professionals driven by purpose, striving to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment. We are the world's biggest charitable funder of cancer research raising on average £640m a year. As we expand our efforts, we're recruiting an inspiring, principal gifts fundraiser to join one of the most successful philanthropic fundraising teams in the UK. We're a dynamic, innovative team of talented professionals spearheading the ambitious £400m More Research, Less Cancer campaign. With over £230m already raised, we're making strides to revolutionise cancer research, focusing on; The Francis Crick Institute, Cancer Grand Challenges, Translation & Innovation and our Future Leaders' programme. In this role, you'll lead the cultivation and stewardship of a portfolio of donors capable of making £1 million+ gifts. With a particular focus on advancing research into children's and young people's cancers, your work will have both national and international reach - and a lasting impact. What will I be doing? Work in partnership with the Associate Director of Philanthropy to spearhead a new philanthropic initiative to raise seven and eight figure gifts for children and young people's cancer research. Manage a portfolio of prospects with a primary focus on qualifying prospects and developing the engagement and stewardship of prospects through the full life cycle of giving and renewal. Ensure consistent pipeline movement and contribution of prospects both through their giving as well as helping to build CRUK's donor pipeline. Achieve agreed fundraising income and prospect cultivation targets and provide regular reporting and metrics against goals. Lead the development of the Wealth Advisors and Intermediaries strategy and engagement plan working in partnership with CRUK stakeholders. Partner with the CRUK Leadership, Chairman, Trustees, as well as scientists, Philanthropy colleagues to develop and implement strategies for gifts of £1M+; help the development and supporting the management of volunteer leaders committed to advancing CRUK philanthropy; guide discussions with senior leadership on prospect strategy; Own, develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders; including academics and researchers, institutional leaders, volunteer leaders, and writing briefings and coordinating engagement that will lead to gifts; Work closely with internal colleagues to coordinate engagement with CRUK funded scientists and leadership develop proposals and propositions. What are we looking for? Proven success in philanthropic fundraising within complex, high-achieving organisations. Strong track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts. Skilled in building and expanding a personal pipeline, cultivating relationships with philanthropic individuals and families. Deep expertise in principal and major gift fundraising, with a strong grasp of best practices and current philanthropic trends. Extensive experience managing multiple complex projects in fast-paced environments, including significant fundraising campaigns. Proficient in translating scientific research for diverse audiences to support fundraising efforts. Experience of working with senior stakeholders. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. This position is an incredible opportunity to join an ambitious and innovative team and to make an impact in your work every day, helping to ensure we can change lives for the better. If you are attracted by the scale of the ambition here, please get in touch. We hope to hear from you! What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively.
Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (P&A) provides a fundraising and alumni engagement function in support of King s College London. We are proud to work with colleagues across the university and its health partners to help them serve society through world-leading education, research and healthcare. Our work also includes a partnership with the Maudsley Charity in support of children s mental health initiatives between the university s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust. We are a committed team that brings together fundraisers working across different channels, alongside colleagues who promote King s College London s engagement with its worldwide alumni community. Our work is underpinned and enhanced by a range of dedicated professionals in supporting areas covering proposition development, supporter engagement, supporter operations and business operations. We have an impressive, well-established track record of success in securing support that allows the university and partners to deliver on their missions. This includes our global, award-winning World Questions: King s Answers campaign, which set the standard in the sector and enabled us to raise substantial funds to help tackle some of the world s biggest challenges. Ambitious and innovative, the team has won awards such as a CASE Platinum Award for Fundraising and a CASE Gold Award for Donor Relations and Stewardship. We are strongly values-driven with a focus on sustaining an excellent and supportive culture, which we see as key to creating a successful team that can support the university and its partners in making a real and positive difference to the world we live in. More on King s College London King s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. Through its commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, King s College London is creating positive change in its communities, both in London and on the world stage. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King s College London s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas: Educating the next generation of change-makers; Challenging ideas and driving change through research; Giving back to society through meaningful service; Working with our local communities in London; Fostering global citizens with an international perspective. About the role We're seeking an exceptional Head of Prospect Research to lead our talented research team through this pivotal period of growth and innovation. This is your opportunity to: Shape the future of philanthropic giving at one of the world's leading universities Lead a high-performing team that drives strategic fundraising decisions Play a critical role in an ambitious campaign with transformative potential Build relationships with senior stakeholders across King's and our partner institutions Develop innovative approaches to prospect research in a dynamic higher education environment We are offering you: The opportunity to play a pivotal role in an ambitious fundraising campaign A collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise will be valued Flexible working arrangements that balance on-site collaboration with remote productivity The chance to work with world-leading academics and healthcare professionals A diverse and inclusive community where differences are celebrated You will be a strategic thinker with a passion for enabling philanthropic success through insightful research and analysis, bringing the essential skills listed below. If you're ready to lead a dynamic research function that enables transformative philanthropy, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we can build relationships that will change lives and make a lasting impact on society. This is a full time (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract). P&A has a hybrid working approach, with a minimum of 40% of time in the office. Typically, this equates to two days per week, but we re very happy for colleagues to be in more frequently if they so wish. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Demonstrable experience of successful prospect research within academia or not-for-profit sector Experience and understanding of data analysis, statistical methods and prospect management techniques to support philanthropic income generation A sound understanding of the Data Protection Act, and proactivity in maintaining awareness of the developing principles of the General Data Protection Regulation in the UK Collaborative approach with demonstrable ability to build and sustain effective working relationships, exhibiting a strong focus on service to stakeholders Experience of managing and developing high-performing teams, including transferring skills to others, and mentoring junior staff Proven ability to communicate confidently and professionally with senior leaders, academics, and other high-level stakeholders Strategic vision with a proven ability to identify new opportunities for developing fundraising programmes Desirable criteria A sound understanding of the role of alumni relations and fundraising within universities Awareness of current issues in Higher Education and the philanthropy sector Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply knowledge creatively and share the insight through strong presentation skills Experience of contributing to institutional gift acceptance or ethical review processes Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. In P&A we want to build a diverse team, which represents the communities served by the organisations we support. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part-time, compressed hours and/or job shares, as appropriate and in the context of the business needs associated with the role. Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025.
Jun 12, 2025
Full time
Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement (P&A) provides a fundraising and alumni engagement function in support of King s College London. We are proud to work with colleagues across the university and its health partners to help them serve society through world-leading education, research and healthcare. Our work also includes a partnership with the Maudsley Charity in support of children s mental health initiatives between the university s Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the South London & Maudsley NHS Trust. We are a committed team that brings together fundraisers working across different channels, alongside colleagues who promote King s College London s engagement with its worldwide alumni community. Our work is underpinned and enhanced by a range of dedicated professionals in supporting areas covering proposition development, supporter engagement, supporter operations and business operations. We have an impressive, well-established track record of success in securing support that allows the university and partners to deliver on their missions. This includes our global, award-winning World Questions: King s Answers campaign, which set the standard in the sector and enabled us to raise substantial funds to help tackle some of the world s biggest challenges. Ambitious and innovative, the team has won awards such as a CASE Platinum Award for Fundraising and a CASE Gold Award for Donor Relations and Stewardship. We are strongly values-driven with a focus on sustaining an excellent and supportive culture, which we see as key to creating a successful team that can support the university and its partners in making a real and positive difference to the world we live in. More on King s College London King s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. The university is dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. Through its commitment to exceptional education, impactful research and genuine service to society, King s College London is creating positive change in its communities, both in London and on the world stage. The Strategic Vision 2029 looks forward to King s College London s 200th anniversary in 2029 and sets out ambitious plans in five key areas: Educating the next generation of change-makers; Challenging ideas and driving change through research; Giving back to society through meaningful service; Working with our local communities in London; Fostering global citizens with an international perspective. About the role We're seeking an exceptional Head of Prospect Research to lead our talented research team through this pivotal period of growth and innovation. This is your opportunity to: Shape the future of philanthropic giving at one of the world's leading universities Lead a high-performing team that drives strategic fundraising decisions Play a critical role in an ambitious campaign with transformative potential Build relationships with senior stakeholders across King's and our partner institutions Develop innovative approaches to prospect research in a dynamic higher education environment We are offering you: The opportunity to play a pivotal role in an ambitious fundraising campaign A collaborative and supportive environment where your expertise will be valued Flexible working arrangements that balance on-site collaboration with remote productivity The chance to work with world-leading academics and healthcare professionals A diverse and inclusive community where differences are celebrated You will be a strategic thinker with a passion for enabling philanthropic success through insightful research and analysis, bringing the essential skills listed below. If you're ready to lead a dynamic research function that enables transformative philanthropy, we'd love to hear from you. Together, we can build relationships that will change lives and make a lasting impact on society. This is a full time (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract). P&A has a hybrid working approach, with a minimum of 40% of time in the office. Typically, this equates to two days per week, but we re very happy for colleagues to be in more frequently if they so wish. About You To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience: Essential criteria Demonstrable experience of successful prospect research within academia or not-for-profit sector Experience and understanding of data analysis, statistical methods and prospect management techniques to support philanthropic income generation A sound understanding of the Data Protection Act, and proactivity in maintaining awareness of the developing principles of the General Data Protection Regulation in the UK Collaborative approach with demonstrable ability to build and sustain effective working relationships, exhibiting a strong focus on service to stakeholders Experience of managing and developing high-performing teams, including transferring skills to others, and mentoring junior staff Proven ability to communicate confidently and professionally with senior leaders, academics, and other high-level stakeholders Strategic vision with a proven ability to identify new opportunities for developing fundraising programmes Desirable criteria A sound understanding of the role of alumni relations and fundraising within universities Awareness of current issues in Higher Education and the philanthropy sector Strong analytical skills with the ability to apply knowledge creatively and share the insight through strong presentation skills Experience of contributing to institutional gift acceptance or ethical review processes Further Information We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. In P&A we want to build a diverse team, which represents the communities served by the organisations we support. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including part-time, compressed hours and/or job shares, as appropriate and in the context of the business needs associated with the role. Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025.
