Legacy Giving Manager
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance are recruiting for a Legacy Giving Manager to strengthen, grow and champion the charity legacy and in-memory giving programme.
As Legacy Giving Manager you'll be responsible for:
- Delivering and evolving a legacy giving strategy to grow future income
- Managing the administration of legacy gifts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
- Stewarding legacy pledgers and in-memory supporters with empathy and professionalism
- Growing and promoting our Free Wills programme, working with local solicitors and partners
- Developing engaging campaigns and materials that reflect our mission and local impact
- Monitoring performance, trends and risks across legacy income
- Keeping up to date with sector developments and changes to probate or fundraising practice
- Working collaboratively with fundraising, marketing, supporter care teams and volunteers
- Line managing legacy or in-memory giving staff or volunteers where required
To be successful, you must have:
- Proven experience in legacy and/or in-memory fundraising
- Strong understanding of legacy administration, probate law and regulation
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A highly organised approach, with strong attention to detail
- Confidence using CRM/database systems
- Empathy and sensitivity when working with bereaved supporters
Desirable:
- Experience working with solicitors or funeral directors
- Professional fundraising or marketing qualification.
- Experience managing lotteries and raffles.
Salary: £38,000- £43,000 per annum
Location:
Wellington, Somerset, hybrid working (flexible)
Contract: Permanent, full time or part-time
Closing date: Monday 16th February at 8am
Interview: w/c 23rd February
Recruitment process: CV and supporting statement to
Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk
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Events Manager
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance are recruiting for an Events Manager to lead, develop and deliver a new portfolio of mass participation fundraising events.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of a diverse portfolio of mass participation events, including runs, treks, virtual challenges, and community campaigns.
- Develop and implement marketing and stewardship plans to attract, retain, and inspire participants, working closely with Communications and Fundraising colleagues.
- Identify, develop, and launch new event concepts aligned with our brand and fundraising objectives, including virtual and hybrid formats.
- Manage event budgets, logistics, and risk assessments to ensure safe, high quality, and cost-effective delivery.
- Build and nurture relationships with supporters, volunteers, sponsors, and partners to maximise participation and income.
- Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, and management, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience.
- Monitor, analyse, and report on event performance, using insight and feedback to drive continuous improvement.
- Champion innovation and best practice in mass participation fundraising, staying up to date with sector trends.
To be successful, you will need or need to be:
- Proven experience delivering successful mass participation or challenge events, ideally within the charity sector.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills, including supporter stewardship and partnership working.
- Experience managing budgets, logistics, and risk assessments for large scale events.
- Confident using digital tools and CRM systems to support event delivery and supporter journeys.
- Creative, proactive, and results driven, with a passion for fundraising and community engagement.
- A collaborative team player with strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Salary: £38,000 - £43,000
Location:
Wellington, Somerset (hybrid working available)
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing date: Monday 16th February at 9am
Interview: w/c 23rd February
Recruitment process: CV and supporting statement to:
Dagmara.depaula@harrishill.co.uk
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Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance to recruit for a Grants and Trusts Manager to drive income generation from charitable trusts, foundations, and grant-giving bodies.
Key responsibilities:
- Own and maintain the charity’s grants tracking system, ensuring all applications, deadlines, reporting requirements, and outcomes are accurately recorded and up to date.
- Research, identify, and prioritise potential grant and trust funding opportunities aligned with the charity’s strategic objectives.
- Prepare and submit high-quality, persuasive funding applications and supporting documentation.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective funders, providing timely updates and impact reports.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across fundraising, finance, and service delivery to gather information and evidence for applications.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on grant income and application success rates, providing internal updates on activity and performance to senior stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with all grant conditions, deadlines, and reporting requirements.
- Keep up to date with sector trends, funding opportunities, and best practice in grant fundraising.
- Contribute to the wider fundraising strategy and support the charity’s vision for growth.
To be successful, you will need or need to be:
- Proven experience in prospect research, writing, and securing grants within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling cases for support and build relationships with funders.
- Strong project management and organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
- Demonstrable experience of building, improving, or maintaining grant tracking systems or processes.
- Analytical and detail-oriented, with experience in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on funding outcomes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Confident using digital tools and CRM systems to support grant management and reporting.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven, with a passion for the charity’s mission.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (FTE)
Location: Wellington, Somerset with flexible hybrid working
Contract: Permanent, Full-time or Part-time
Closing date: Monday 16th February at 9am
Interview: w/c 23rd February
Recruitment process: CV and supporting statement to
dominic.gilchrist@harrishill.co.uk
Apply online:
www.harrishill.co.uk/job-details/grants-and-trusts-manager-in-fundraising-jobs-1402467
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- Join our Lottery
- With Sadness
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Shoe, Clothing and Textile Recycling
By donating your textiles, you’re helping to fund critical missions and keep our helicopters flying. Every item helps save lives.
- Critical Care Practitioners
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- Lottery Results
- Charity Team
- Pilots and Engineer