Corporate and Philanthropic Executive

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Who are we:  Since 1988, Everton in the Community has become a dynamic force for good, harnessing the unifying power of football to drive social change and addressing societal challenges across Liverpool City Region. Supported by a team of over 130 full-time staff and over 200 volunteers, the independently governed and independently financed charity offers an extensive array of more than 60 programmes and initiatives that tackle a diverse range of social issues. These programmes cover areas such as health, employability, anti-social behaviour, crime, exploitation, education, dementia, and disability.   

Everton in the Community stands firmly beside the most at-risk and most in need members of its local communities, but the needs of the city are ever-growing and ever-evolving.   

About the opportunity: Everton in the Community is seeking to appoint a Corporate and Philanthropic Executive to support and assist with delivery of the operational fundraising activities across the charity with a specific focus on supporting and developing the corporate and high value income streams. 

The Corporate and Philanthropic Executive will also support the Fundraising Manager and team in undertaking industry research and support the planning, development, communication and implementation of the wider Everton in the Community Fundraising strategy, meeting agreed targets within the context of the of the charity’s strategic direction.

   Other key responsibilities will include:    

• Playing a key role in the planning, preparation and delivery of all key fundraising products, events, campaigns and initiatives which take place throughout the year with a particular focus on corporate and high value income streams

• To develop, create and coordinate philanthropic and corporate specific events within the context of the charities fundraising strategy.

• To steward and cultivate corporate and philanthropic partnerships and products and associated process’ such as pipelines.

• To support the development and implementation of the data strategy in relation to income growth opportunities.

• Contributing to a culture of excellent relationship management – building on existing relationships with supporters and develop new ones, engaging them deliver with the charities fundraising events and initiatives whereby they are raising money for EitC.

• Lead Generation: To generate new leads that sit across the various fundraising products and initiatives including the 1878 community club.

• Ensure that thorough risk assessments are carried out prior to fundraising events and activities, taking into account and reporting any potential hazards that may occur and doing everything possible to eradicate the risk 

Safeguarding     

• To understand the Club’s Safeguarding policy, procedures, and best practice guidelines.      

• To use this understanding to ensure safe working practices, appropriate reporting of concerns and contribute positively to an Anti-bullying environment.     

Who we are looking for: We are looking for an individual who is self driven and takes a creative approach in identifying opportunities and proven knowledge and experience of of the corporate, high net worth and individual donor giving landscape, In addition, our successful candidate will also demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and experience:  

• Project management qualification or equivalent - (desirable though not essential)  

• Proven experience of generating income from a variety of sources

• Knowledge of corporate social responsibility and ESG and how this translates to charitable income

• Knowledge and experience of using CRM systems to develop pipelines and manage donor relationships effectively

• Experience in event, account and relationship management and the ability to network effectively

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor approaches based on audience

• Ability to create bespoke ‘partnership’ packages and propositions fitting the need of the specific ‘supporter’

• Highly Computer literate (with strong abilities on Word, Excel and ideally Database knowledge and application)

• Ability to approach tasks with an open mind and work creatively both independently and with others to create powerful propositions

The closing date of this advert is Wednesday 19th March 2025

This position will be offered on a Permanent Contract working 35 hours per week, with the role being based across our Everton in the Community campus.   

 Everton Family Safer Recruitment Practices     

  The Everton Family is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.     

As a requirement of our safer recruitment practices, this role will require an Enhanced DBS check or evidence that you are subscribed to the DBS Update Service information of which can be found here      

This role is subject to both evidence and verification of relevant qualifications including proof of eligibility to work in the UK which will be discussed with you if your application is successful.      

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