Philanthropy Officer (Trust & Foundations)

For informal enquiries, please contact Alexis Clifford, Head of Philanthropy (Trusts and Foundations), at alexis.clifford@warwick.ac.uk

Responsible to Senior Philanthropy Manager (Trusts and Foundations).

To raise philanthropic gifts from UK and international trusts and foundations, primarily but not exclusively, in support of our upcoming major philanthropic campaign aligned to the Warwick Arts Centre and Faculty of Arts.

You will be a confident, engaging and enthusiastic fundraiser, responsible for building and maintaining strong, professional and rewarding partnerships with charitable trusts and foundations, including their Trustees and key foundation staff.

Managing a dynamic portfolio of trusts and foundations, you will be an excellent writer with the expertise to craft and lead compelling, high-quality proposals to secure a sustainable pipeline of 5/6 figure gifts for the University. You will also ensure the appropriate stewardship of current donors.

We’re looking for an effective communicator who will work closely with internal stakeholders to develop mid-range fundraising opportunities to cultivate a sustainable pipeline of trust and foundation fundraising for the University, aligned to Warwick Arts Centre and Faculty of Arts.

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 20th April 2025 at 8.00am

Interview Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025

Philanthropy Officer (Regional)

For informal enquiries, please contact Mr Jonathan Ward (Senior Philanthropy Manager) at Jonathan.J.Ward@warwick.ac.uk

Responsible to Senior Philanthropy Manager.

In this role, you’ll raise philanthropic gifts for the University of Warwick, primarily but not exclusively, in support of our priorities for student support and student opportunity: scholarships, widening participation, social mobility and contribute to the development of a pipeline of sustainable philanthropy for Warwick Manufacturing Group.

You’ll aim to secure unrestricted funding and contribute to increasing the impact and visibility of philanthropy at the University of Warwick; by establishing a culture of philanthropy, maintaining a dynamic portfolio of prospects, and ensuring appropriate stewardship of current donors and stakeholders.

We’re looking for an effective communicator who will closely with academics and central administration to advise on the mid-range fundraising opportunities to facilitate the maximum opportunity for developing a sustainable pipeline of philanthropic fundraising for the University.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 21st April 2025 at 11.55pm

Interview Date: Friday 2nd May 2025