We’re at the beginning of a journey to develop and diversify our income streams at Designability. This includes the implementation of a new major donor programme, a new corporate partnership strategy and developing our consultancy income.
You will lead the development of a considered programme of engagement opportunities for Major Donors and prospects, providing them with a unique insight into the work of Designability and its impact.
You will be a great storyteller able to build relationships with potential donors and how they can truly make a difference to disabled people across the UK. You will provide a bespoke and personalised approach to their supporter journey. The role will involve close collaboration with colleagues across Designability to develop a deep understanding of our charity’s work.
To be successful, you will need to be a confident relationship builder and communicator at all levels, both in person and via written communications, skilled in understanding donor motivations and matching them to relevant opportunities. You will have proven experience in identifying and researching opportunities to create prospect pipelines and be an expert networker.
Designability is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer and accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, committed to making reasonable adjustments.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained in the Job Description.
We are happy to provide information about this role in alternative formats where possible and receive applications in alternative formats, please contact HR@designability.org.uk should this be required.
If you have any questions about the role:
Please contact Genevieve Arney, Director of Fundraising and Communications, on genevievearney@designability.org.uk
Closing Date for applications: Applications are being taken on a rolling recruitment basis.
Interview date: Successful applicants will be offered a mutually convenient interview date. Interviews will be held at our Bath offices.
Start date: Early April 2025
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