Philanthropy Coordinator - HorseWorld Trust

Established in 1952, HorseWorld Trust is a registered charity based in Whitchurch, near Bristol, committed to rescuing, rehabilitating and re-homing horses, ponies and donkeys in need. Our Welfare department provides a home to all our new arrivals, including sick, neglected and traumatised horses and ponies. We have a team of trained staff committed to their care and rehabilitation and eventual re-homing. HorseWorld also runs a ground-breaking educational programme called Discovery which supports emotional growth and learning in young people through hands-on experience with our rescued horses, ponies and donkeys. Discovery is a registered part-time alternative learning provision, which supports children and young people who are at risk of exclusion or who are experiencing life challenges due to social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) or additional learning needs (SEND). Discovery’s Equine Assisted Learning courses unite gentle rescued horses with young people who are typically outside of mainstream education or those who face adversity in a formal school setting. Through partnering with our horses to undertake carefully designed activities, at their own pace, in a calm, welcoming environment, Discovery learners (typically aged 6 – 19 years) are supported to develop skills that are transferrable to many areas of their lives such as those of collaboration, reflection, empathy and leadership. Discovery courses build learners’ confidence through discovering what they can achieve and encourage their aspirations to lead meaningful and purposeful lives. Our vision: A world where horses and people help each other to live and work in harmony. Our mission: To create a safe community where horses and people connect together and enjoy lifelong learning. Our values: Caring Collaborative Proactive Adaptable Inclusive You will work closely with the Head of Supporter Development to ensure the delivery of a proactive and sustainable major donor programme. The purpose of the role will be to proactively track and manage a pipeline of new and existing High Net Worth Individuals to support HorseWorld’s Major Donor Working Group. You will provide insight and identify opportunities for connection. You will manage and track the stewardship tools to guide donors through their giving journey, including cultivation plans, sourcing and presenting tailored information for donors. You will also facilitate and attend meetings and events, both in person and online, to ensure steps are being taken to nurture donor relationships. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work with colleagues and volunteers across the organisation to support HorseWorld’s fundraising efforts. You will also initiate the relationship management of a new portfolio of mid value donors and prospects; ensuring the donors you work with are engaged with our cause, and that you are responding to their individual stewardship needs as you keep them updated with our work. Hours: 21 hours per week, normally 9am to 4.30pm from Monday to Friday. Some weekend and evening work is also required with time in lieu given. Bristol BS14 0QL Responsible to: Head of Supporter Development Key contacts: Major Donor Working Group (Chair of Trustees, CEO and Heads of Departments), existing and new individual donors, site-wide Teams. Overview of key Tasks: · Coordinate the activities of the Major Donor Working Group to ensure that meetings, events, research, supporting materials and crucial next steps are provided and tracked to develop the major donor pipeline and maximise income potential. · Manage stewardship tools to guide donors through their giving journey, including cultivation plans, sourcing and presenting tailored information for donors. · Increase income from our existing supporters through a proactive new mid value donor programme. · Ensure effective use of our CRM system to track HorseWorld’s Major Donor pipeline and drive insight through data analysis. · Work with Head of Supporter Development and Trust Fundraising Manager to ensure a seamless exploration of funding opportunities. Key Tasks: Coordinate the activities of the Major Donor Working Group to ensure that meetings, events, research, supporting materials and crucial next steps are provided and tracked to develop the major donor pipeline and maximise income potential. This will involve: · Coordinate regular Major Donor Working Group meetings to ensure continued momentum with the new major donor programme · Support the coordination of face to face and virtual events to promote the work of HorseWorld and maximise donor cultivation and giving opportunities · Coordinate invitations for Major Donor funders to attend informal personal visits on-site as appropriate · As required, provide detailed funding research and project information to the working group · Track all cultivation and stewards £16,800.00 per year Application deadline: 30/09/2024