Head of Philanthropy - Firstsite

Location

Colchester, Essex | United Kingdom

Job description

Position : Head of Philanthropy

Reporting to : Director

Salary : £42,000 per annum

Location:

East Anglia - the gallery is based in Colchester

The role is hybrid, involving both gallery presence and frequent meetings with external stakeholders.

Role Overview

Join our experienced senior management team as our new Head of Philanthropy, where you'll spearhead the creation and execution of a robust philanthropy strategy for Firstsite. Your role will be pivotal in driving growth in revenue streams, both existing and new. With Firstsite's prominent local and national presence, your strategies will be crafted with our high-profile status at the forefront, embodying our core values of Creativity, Inclusivity, Agility, and Responsibility.

About Firstsite

Founded in 1993, Firstsite is a contemporary art gallery in Colchester, Essex. It is the largest public gallery in the East region housed within an award-winning building designed by Rafael Vinoly.

Firstsite is a registered charity and is governed by a board of trustees. Rosie Millard, OBE is Chair of the trustees and Sally Shaw, MBE is Firstsite’s Director. We are changing the way we work to further diversify our artistic offer, to be more collaborative and inclusive in the way ideas are invited into the organisation and then realised.

About the Role

As the Head of Philanthropy reporting directly to the Director, you'll lead multiple fundraising initiatives, including our membership programme, Director's Circle, sponsorships, and general donations. Your role is pivotal in creating a philanthropy strategy aligned with our programmes and business plan, ensuring a cohesive approach that elevates Firstsite's reputation, innovation, and impact. Your efforts will drive new funds to propel Firstsite to new heights of creativity and inspiration.

About you

We would love to hear from you if you have the skills, capability, knowledge or track record in:

• Designing and implementing impactful fundraising strategies that drive organisational growth

• Ability to cultivate and maintain stakeholder networks, locally and internationally

• Leadership experience at a senior level within a diverse organisation

• Collaborative mindset with a demonstrated ability to work in partnership within a fast-paced environment

• Budgetary experience to develop and deliver programs aligning with Firstsite’s creative and innovative vision

• Proficiency in gathering data and evaluative materials to produce impactful and timely reports for all supporters and funders involved in Firstsite’s philanthropic efforts.

To find out more about this role and how to apply, please click on the following link to review the candidate pack: Head of Philanthropy - Candidate Pack

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 27 th March 2024 at 23.59hrs

If you have any questions before applying, please feel free to contact Jo from Diversifying Group at [email protected].

Our Commitment

The ongoing work to ensure our offer and our opportunities are accessible to everyone started by reworking our purpose and direction as an organisation. The next stage of our journey is to ensure that the organisation itself and the cultural legacy we write every day is also shared with a more diverse range of people. We aim to remove barriers to employment in order to develop further a fully representative conversation about culture and creativity hosted at Firstsite.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact Jo Durham at [email protected].

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