Sir John Soane Museum
Job Summary
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Development will lead the Soane’s Development department & its activities, creating & implementing new and imaginative fundraising strategies, creating cases for support for raising revenue.
Job Description
As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Development will lead the Soane’s Development department and its activities, creating and implementing new and imaginative fundraising strategies, and creating cases for support for raising revenue from individuals, corporate partners, legacy givers and trusts and foundations.
Key Criteria for Success
- Working with the Director to articulate a clear strategy for revenue and project fundraising that derives from, and supports the Soane’s strategic plan
- With the team, achieved and sustain income targets for the Development department across all fundraising revenue streams
- Develop, lead and inspire a continuously high performing and well-motivated team
- Establishes rapport with colleagues, and ensured internal buy-in to the fundraising strategy through sound internal communications and well-established relationships
- Become an excellent internal and external advocate for the Museum
For full details please visit www.soane.org/about/work-with-us
Job Requirements
Experience and Knowledge
- Significant fundraising experience at a senior level, in both corporate and individual giving
- Proven success in personally securing five & six-figure gifts from corporates, individuals or philanthropic trusts
- Detailed understanding of what motivates people to give, and current thinking in the area of philanthropic giving, as well as a thorough understanding of development and communicating
- Experience of devising sophisticated cultivation and solicitation plans, and successfully managing a portfolio of senior level prospects
- Experience devising appropriate events for both donors and prospects
- Experience & understanding of academic or cultural organisations
- Understanding of, or enthusiasm for, the work and aims of Sir John Soane and the Museum
- Experience of working strategically to plan for the medium and long term, as well as on a day-to-day basis, and the ability to be an effective member of a senior management team
- A sound knowledge of UK/EU tax law
Job Overview
- Job Title: Director of Development
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Museums
- Role: Fundraising
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 20 Jun 2025
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Location:
London
Job: Director of Development
Job: Director of Development
Organisation: Sir John Soane Museum
Postcode: WC2A 3BP
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