Proposal and Fundraising Writer

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The British Museum


Job: Proposal and Fundraising Writer

Job: Proposal and Fundraising Writer

Organisation: The British Museum

Postcode: WC1B 3DG

  • Job Title: Proposal and Fundraising Writer
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Fundraising
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 13 Aug 2025
  • Contact name: Emma Nicholls
  • Contact email: [email protected]

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

Proposal and Fundraising Writer Development Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break) Permanent £43,317 per annum Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 13 August 2025

Job Description

This exciting new role is responsible for creating persuasive fundraising materials that will engender philanthropic donations and corporate sponsorship.

You will work closely with colleagues within Development and across the Museum and play a pivotal role in supporting the upcoming https://www.britishmuseum.org/about-us/masterplan – Masterplan campaign.

You will spend most of your time developing cases for support, key messages, fundraising proposals, and presentations, while directly supporting fundraising activity at the highest levels.

Job Requirements

  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to engage a variety of external audiences and internal stakeholders at all levels.
  • Experience of using persuasive writing techniques to encourage donations and sponsorship.
  • Experience of working in a fundraising department in a complex organisation.
  • Strong administrative, organisational, and task management skills.
  • High levels of initiative and motivation, diplomatic and solutions-focused.

Contact Details

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