Job Overview

Apply now We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legacy and In-Memoriam Fundraising Manager to develop, implement and evaluate legacy and in-memoriam fundraising strategies with an inspiring charity who is regarded as a local hero within the Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire region. The Charity: A leading charity which serves the communities of Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The charity is regarded as a real 'hero'' in the community, not only for the service they provide, but those often-unsung heroes - the volunteers and fundraisers. The Role: In this role you be responsible for the day to day management, stewardship and marketing of legacy and in memoriam fundraising for the organisation. In collaboration with the Head of Major Gifts, you will evaluate and implement strategies and act as the main source of legacy fundraising for the charity. Main duties: To be responsible for delivering the annual legacy and in-memoriam fundraising income target within expenditure budgets. Develop strategic marketing and communication plans to create successful supporter journeys from considerer all the way through to legators, including identifying ways to enhance the reach and value of legacy fundraising at well-respected charity. To support the development and growth of in memoriam giving, working with relevant stakeholders, and the wider Fundraising team to assess opportunities for appropriate engagement. Regularly evaluate the success of legacy and in memoriam fundraising strategies and make suggestions for ongoing improvement and growth. Monitor and report on income and expenditure against targets and ensure legacies and in memoriam funds are correctly allocated and used, and conditions met. To build and manage mutually beneficial relationships with new and existing supporters, pledgers, solicitors and other stakeholders to enhance the reach and value of legacy and in memoriam fundraising. The Candidate: This is an excellent opportunity for a fundraiser with a good track record of income generation through legacy and in-memoriam fundraising. Proven experience of cultivating cold prospects, making the ask and ability to build and maintain relationships with new and existing supporters. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be confident at achieving financial targets. IMPORTANT NOTE Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Key Requirements

Legacy In-Memoriam Legators In-mem In-memory