Head of Philanthropy

Salary: £52,386 - £61,647

The BFI is looking for a Head of Philanthropy to join the BFI’s Philanthropy Team on a maternity cover for 9 months.

The Head of Philanthropy will be responsible for overseeing an established team who manage distinct areas of Individual Giving and Trust and Foundation fundraising. In addition, this role has a personal responsibility for leading and progressing the BFI’s major giving strategy, with a particular focus on individual giving.

Role details

• Full-time
• Fixed-term contract (9 months)
• For full details and to apply, please visit the BFI’s job portal

Role responsibilities

• Lead the development, planning, recruitment and stewardship strategy for U/HNW philanthropy prospects, donors and funders 
• Responsibility for achieving major giving, schematic giving and Trusts & Foundations income targets 
• Oversight of the Patrons and Auteurs Circle schematic giving programmes, supporting the Philanthropy Managers to deliver their strategies  
• Oversight of Trust and Foundation activity, supporting the Philanthropy Manager to deliver their strategy  

Person specifications

• A demonstrable track record of success in fundraising from individuals and/or Trusts with a focus on major giving 
• 5 years’ experience of working in a senior management role within arts fundraising 
• Experience of working to targets and motivating others to achieve them 
• A demonstrable knowledge of charity legislation and its application to the BFI’s fundraising endeavours 
• Knowledge of using a fundraising database, ideally Raiser’s Edge 

How to apply

For full details and to apply, please visit the BFI’s job portal

The closing date for this position is 26/06/2025 at 23:59