Donor Relations Officer – Strawberry Hill House & Garden

Job Title: Donor Relations Officer
Salary: £20,000
Hours: 3 days per week
Term: 12 month fixed term contract
Location: Strawberry Hill House & Garden, Twickenham TW1 4ST
Closing date: 12:00 am 22 October 2024

Background

Strawberry Hill House & Garden is a Grade 1 listed building set within a Grade II* listed landscape, created by Horace Walpole in the 18th century. The House is world-renowned for its unique architectural style and is one of the first (and few surviving) examples of domestic Gothic architecture. Having been extensively restored in 2010, the House is generally open to the public four days a week and historically, on average, welcomes circa 25,000 visitors per year.

Strawberry Hill House was built with extraordinary creative and artistic imagination. We aim to recapture that vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic energy as we reinvigorate the House’s creative spirit.

As an Accredited Museum, we are stewards of the House and garden together with a collection of paintings, miniatures, prints, books, works of decorative art and furniture. The House runs a learning programme, alongside which the income-generating activities of visitors, catering, retail, hires, exhibitions and programming activities.

Following the challenges encountered due to the Covic-19 pandemic, the priority for the organisation is to focus on the delivery of its business plan of which fundraising is an important component part. The fundraising target for 2025 is set at £50,000 for individual giving, legacies and membership.

The Donor Relations Officer will have proven experience in developing sustainable income streams and building relationships. Key areas of focus will be individual Donors, Patrons and Members and converting visitors to regular supporters.

Job summary 

  • Part-time 3 days per week, one year fixed term contract
  • Working hours usually Monday-Friday, with some evening and weekend working will be required.
  • Salary £20,000 (Full time equivalent £33,000)

The Donor Relations Officer is responsible for the maintenance of all fundraising and membership records and data bases; organisation of engagement and stewardship events for members and donors; researching potential donors; ensuring that members and donors are stewarded to the highest standards and providing administrative support for fundraising activities led by the Director and Trustees.

The role is also a key support for the Head of Marketing and Communications providing support where needed to turn visitors into supporters.

Responsible for working with the Director and Head of Marketing and Communications to devise and deliver a robust stream of income to further the aims and objectives of the Trust by forging successful and long-term relationships with a diverse range of supporters.

How to apply

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All applications should be sent electronically and consist of a CV and a supporting statement, outlining the suitability of the role as outlined by the person specification.

Please send your CV, personal statement and Recruitment Monitoring Form by email to [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 16 October 2024

Interviews: 31 October 2024

This role is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund.