Philanthropy Officer

Philanthropy plays a significant role at the Academy and supports our mission to develop and educate the musicians of tomorrow. The Royal Academy of Music’s Future campaign was launched in 2022 with a target of £60m, making it the most ambitious campaign for a conservatoire outside the US. Progress to reach the campaign target is well ahead of schedule.

We are seeking an effective and organised Philanthropy Officer to join us at the heart of the Academy’s phenomenally successful Advancement team. You will be responsible for cultivating strong relationships with existing and prospective donors (£1,000 - £10,000). You will also work closely with the Donor Relations and High Value Giving Team to develop and expand the Patrons programme for individual Academy donors by driving strategy, messaging and stewardship for donors at this level.

You will enjoy using your excellent administration, organisation and prioritisation skills in a busy role and have good knowledge of MS Office and experience of maintaining database systems. It is also essential that you have excellent communication skills and can articulate the needs of the Academy to potential donors.

Previous experience of working within a professional fundraising environment and carrying out a wide range of stewardship activities to build loyalty and increase income generation, whilst juggling several ongoing projects is essential. You will have a natural enthusiasm for relationship-building, along with superb writing skills the ability to work collaboratively within a team and across the organisation.

Experience working in a philanthropic fundraising environment in the arts or higher education would be an advantage, along with an interest in music and the arts.

Please see our website for further details on how to apply.