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PBE uses economics to improve lives. Through analytical expertise and a close connection with the social sector, we help charities, funders, firms and policymakers tackle the causes and consequences of low wellbeing. Economists, researchers and policy analysts work on a wide range of issues related to low wellbeing, including children and young people’s mental health, loneliness, private rental housing, education, employment, financial security, poverty, disability, inequality, philanthropy and civil society.

We pride ourselves on our flexible work environment, culture of learning, development opportunities, a focus on employee wellbeing, an attractive benefits package and the strength of our employee relationships.

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About the role

The Development Manager for Philanthropy and Partnerships will be responsible for securing and managing income from corporate partners and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) to support Pro Bono Economics’ (PBE’s) strategic priorities.

This role focuses on cultivating and stewarding relationships, identifying new prospects, and creating tailored engagement strategies to maximize funding opportunities. The role involves collaboration with the Development Director to align activities with organisational objectives and ensure the effective delivery of the fundraising strategy.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Corporate Partnerships:

• Identify, secure, and manage corporate partnerships aligned with PBE’s mission and programs.
• Develop tailored proposals and sponsorship packages to attract new corporate donors and secure multi-year partnerships.
• Manage existing corporate relationships, ensuring regular engagement and funding renewals.
• Cultivate opportunities for growth by identifying and stewarding new prospects and offerings.

 High-Net-Worth Individuals:

• Steward PBE’s portfolio of HNWIs, cultivating relationships to secure major gifts and ongoing support and develop and progress a pipeline of prospects.
• Develop personalized engagement plans, including events and one-to-one meetings, to strengthen donor relationships.
• Work with the Events Manager to create an annual events plan for donors and prospects.

Income Generation:

• Lead the development of proposals, pitches, and stewardship reports to meet income targets.
• Collaborate with the communications team to create impactful fundraising materials.

 Collaboration and Strategy:

•  Work closely with the research team to align funding opportunities with PBE’s programs.
•  Support the Director of Development in achieving departmental goals and maintaining donor engagement processes.

 Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure adherence to fundraising regulations and PBE policies, including the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice and GDPR.
• Monitor and report on progress against fundraising targets and budgets.

About you

Report directly to the Director of Development, the Development Manager for Philanthropy and partnerships will have the following experience and skills.

Experience

•  Proven track record in securing income from corporate partners and HNWIs.
•  Strong relationship management skills with experience in donor cultivation and stewardship
•  Experience in proposal creation and presenting to high-level stakeholders

Skills/Competencies

Ideal characteristics include:

•  Relationship building: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage and inspire corporate and HNWI audiences.
•  Proposal writing: Ability to craft persuasive and impactful proposals tailored to donors’ interests.
•  Strategic thinking: Capable of aligning partnership development with organisational objectives.
•  Event management: Skilled in planning and executing donor engagement events.
•  Organisational skills: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under deadlines.

 Core Competencies

• Collaborative mindset with a proactive approach to teamwork.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a small, dynamic team.

 Desirable characteristics include:

• Experience working within research-driven organisations.
• Experience working in small non-profit organisations, including ability to work independently and manage priorities and deadlines, alongside an ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
• Familiarity with fundraising databases (Salesforce preferred).
• An eye for detail and a strong dedication to quality.
• A strong commitment to PBE’s internal culture of inquisitiveness, generosity, honesty and respect.

Please note that PBE does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to provide work sponsorship visas for this role.

PBE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all parts of the community, and we give all applicants and employees fair and equal treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality. We also guarantee an invitation to interview for all applicants with disabilities who show evidence that they can meet the role’s ideal criteria.

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