Philanthropy Officer
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,737 to £36,161 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | The Duke of Edinburgh's Award |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
You will be joining a successful and ambitious team at a pivotal moment for the charity as we prepare to celebrate our 70th Anniversary in 2026 and launch a new five-year strategy.
The Philanthropy and Major Giving team is responsible for an annual budget of around £3.5m with an ambition to grow this to £5m by the end of 70th Anniversary year. In 2021, the team doubled their income after the passing of HRH the late Duke of Edinburgh provided a significant opportunity to raise awareness and the profile of the charity.
The Philanthropy and Major Giving team looks after a variety of relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family trusts and foundations, many of whom are long-term supporters of the charity committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential. The team is proactive when it comes to new business, seeking opportunities from our current networks and events. We collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders including our CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Trustees, Strategy & Engagement and Operations teams.
To deliver the ‘Youth Without Limits’ strategy, we are creating and renewing strong philanthropic partnerships. We have strong foundations in place for growth – warm, inclusive, and experienced colleagues, impactful products, a strong brand, and exciting organisational strategy.
About the Role
The Philanthropy Officer will play a key supporting role within our Philanthropy & Major Gifts Team, helping us to deliver meaningful engagement with donors and raising vital funds to increase opportunities for young people to take on the Award.
This is a great opportunity for someone with some initial fundraising or charity experience who is ready to take the next step. You’ll support the delivery of high-quality stewardship and donor communications, manage team coordination and administration, and be instrumental in helping us keep our CRM data and donor records accurate and up to date.
You’ll also help coordinate engaging donor events, support the creation of compelling stewardship materials, and contribute to trust fundraising by overseeing our small trust mailing programme. With time and support, you’ll begin to manage your own portfolio of donors
What we are looking for:
Can demonstrate previous knowledge within a fundraising, customer service, or admin role.
Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills, able to engage with stakeholders in writing, on the phone, and in person.
Strong written skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise emails, letters and supporting materials.
Research skills and the ability to find and integrate information quickly.
Resilient, with the ability to change direction when required.
IT literate – comfortable using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally a CRM system or database
A proactive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.
Interest in building a career in fundraising and supporting young people.
Additional Skills
Understanding of philanthropy and/or experience supporting donor stewardship, events, or proposals.
Experience using Dynamics or similar CRM platforms.
Experience organising or supporting events.
How to apply and interview dates
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: Sunday 27th July - Midnight
1st interviews will take place on: 4th August - to be held virtually via teams.
2nd interviews will take place on: 7th & 8th August - Location to be confirmed.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org
Benefits
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
The Philanthropy and Major Giving team is responsible for an annual budget of around £3.5m with an ambition to grow this to £5m by the end of 70th Anniversary year. In 2021, the team doubled their income after the passing of HRH the late Duke of Edinburgh provided a significant opportunity to raise awareness and the profile of the charity.
The Philanthropy and Major Giving team looks after a variety of relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family trusts and foundations, many of whom are long-term supporters of the charity committed to supporting young people to fulfil their potential. The team is proactive when it comes to new business, seeking opportunities from our current networks and events. We collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders including our CEO and Executive Leadership Team (ELT), Trustees, Strategy & Engagement and Operations teams.
To deliver the ‘Youth Without Limits’ strategy, we are creating and renewing strong philanthropic partnerships. We have strong foundations in place for growth – warm, inclusive, and experienced colleagues, impactful products, a strong brand, and exciting organisational strategy.
About the Role
The Philanthropy Officer will play a key supporting role within our Philanthropy & Major Gifts Team, helping us to deliver meaningful engagement with donors and raising vital funds to increase opportunities for young people to take on the Award.
This is a great opportunity for someone with some initial fundraising or charity experience who is ready to take the next step. You’ll support the delivery of high-quality stewardship and donor communications, manage team coordination and administration, and be instrumental in helping us keep our CRM data and donor records accurate and up to date.
You’ll also help coordinate engaging donor events, support the creation of compelling stewardship materials, and contribute to trust fundraising by overseeing our small trust mailing programme. With time and support, you’ll begin to manage your own portfolio of donors
What we are looking for:
Can demonstrate previous knowledge within a fundraising, customer service, or admin role.
Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills, able to engage with stakeholders in writing, on the phone, and in person.
Strong written skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise emails, letters and supporting materials.
Research skills and the ability to find and integrate information quickly.
Resilient, with the ability to change direction when required.
IT literate – comfortable using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ideally a CRM system or database
A proactive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.
Interest in building a career in fundraising and supporting young people.
Additional Skills
Understanding of philanthropy and/or experience supporting donor stewardship, events, or proposals.
Experience using Dynamics or similar CRM platforms.
Experience organising or supporting events.
How to apply and interview dates
If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.
The deadline for applying for this role is: Sunday 27th July - Midnight
1st interviews will take place on: 4th August - to be held virtually via teams.
2nd interviews will take place on: 7th & 8th August - Location to be confirmed.
If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org
Benefits
We offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year. Buy additional annual leave, benefits discount website, death in service benefit 4 x salary, incapacity benefit, generous family leave and sick leave.
The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. (e.g. DBS/PVG or similar), including references covering any gaps of employment/education, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.
**The geographical allowance is based on a member of staff having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 per annum.
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