We are currently looking for a
Legacy & In Memory Manager.
This is a hybrid role between home working and Scottish SPCA Headquarters in Dunfermline. If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please read on for more information. Hours
– Full time - 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary
– £33,651 per annum Contract Type
– Permanent About the Scottish SPCA As Scotland’s animal welfare charity, we have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty since 1839 – that’s over 184 years of creating a better world for all animals. We’ve grown to become a national charity which celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. We are
Scotland’s animal champions. What does a Legacy & In Memory Manager do? Legacies make up circa 42% of the Scottish SPCA’s income. This role is an exciting opportunity for a creative, driven, passionate and meticulous individual to support, steward and grow our pool of legacy donors ensuring the Scottish SPCA can respond to the changing needs of animals and their owners over the next decade. Overview of main duties and responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Developing, implementing and driving forward an exciting new strategy to engage more supporters. Provide advice, recommendations and assistance to the Senior Leadership Team on the management, administration and use of legacy income by the Scottish SPCA. Raise the profile of legacy and in-memory giving nationally and highlight its impact on the work of the Scottish SPCA. Legacy Fundraising Discuss the value and potential of legacies left to Scottish SPCA with existing and potential new supporters on a one-to-one basis. Develop and refresh the in-memory proposition at the Scottish SPCA enabling people to give online and in person at local centres in-memory of a loved one or loved companion animal. Work with colleagues to create and deliver inspiring campaigns for new and existing supporters engaging them in legacy and in-memory fundraising. Promote a range of free Will writing offers as appropriate to supporters, staff and volunteers, with the aim of generating legacy pledges. Plan and organise a series of Legacy Marketing events in-person and virtually, generating opportunities for new legacy enquiries and pledges. Support with community talks where audiences fit a legacy profile. Engage key solicitor contacts, keeping them informed and supplied with up-to-date Scottish SPCA legacy information, visiting firms’ offices and liaising with fee earners. Stewardship & Administration Develop Legacy Supporter Journeys with the Supporter Experience Manager. Establish nurturing compassionate relationships with executors and next of kin ensuring the reputation of the Scottish SPCA is upheld and communicating and celebrating the impact of a loved one’s gift where appropriate. Work with colleagues in Finance and Supporter Experience to ensure a documented end-to-end process for the administration of legacies income and pledges. Liaise with co-beneficiary charities building effective relationships to ensure the proper and timely receipt of funds. Work with our Finance team, and our solicitors (where appropriate) on the administration of complex cases including scrutiny of sales of properties and investments ensuring funds are maximised in line with the legator’s wishes. What makes a good Legacy & In Memory Manager? Significant experience of administering legacies. Experience of using a fundraising database to record legacies and in-memory income. Experience of speaking with bereaved supporters and demonstrating compassion and sensitivity. Experience of meeting or exceeding targets and KPIs. Experience in organising and delivering successful events. An excellent understanding of the legalities of the fundraising sector, particularly those that are relevant to legacy fundraising. Ability to work independently and to manage time effectively. Willingness to base decisions on insight and engage a diverse range of potential supporters with the Scottish SPCA. We are fortunate that some of our roles attract a high level of interest therefore, we may have to close roles earlier than advertised. Early application submissions are highly recommended. This also means that we cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates due to receiving high levels of applications. The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission. Scottish Charity No SC 006467 Details
Type
Permanent - Full Time Location
Dunfermline Hours
35 hours per week Salary
£33,651 - £36,508 per annum (BP7) Interview Date
17th December 2024 Closing Date
Sunday 5th January 2025
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Legacy & In Memory Manager.
This is a hybrid role between home working and Scottish SPCA Headquarters in Dunfermline. If this sounds like a role you would be interested in, please read on for more information. Hours
– Full time - 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Salary
– £33,651 per annum Contract Type
– Permanent About the Scottish SPCA As Scotland’s animal welfare charity, we have been on-hand to protect animals and prevent cruelty since 1839 – that’s over 184 years of creating a better world for all animals. We’ve grown to become a national charity which celebrates the strength of the human-animal bond and enriches the lives of animals and people. We are
Scotland’s animal champions. What does a Legacy & In Memory Manager do? Legacies make up circa 42% of the Scottish SPCA’s income. This role is an exciting opportunity for a creative, driven, passionate and meticulous individual to support, steward and grow our pool of legacy donors ensuring the Scottish SPCA can respond to the changing needs of animals and their owners over the next decade. Overview of main duties and responsibilities Leadership & Strategy Developing, implementing and driving forward an exciting new strategy to engage more supporters. Provide advice, recommendations and assistance to the Senior Leadership Team on the management, administration and use of legacy income by the Scottish SPCA. Raise the profile of legacy and in-memory giving nationally and highlight its impact on the work of the Scottish SPCA. Legacy Fundraising Discuss the value and potential of legacies left to Scottish SPCA with existing and potential new supporters on a one-to-one basis. Develop and refresh the in-memory proposition at the Scottish SPCA enabling people to give online and in person at local centres in-memory of a loved one or loved companion animal. Work with colleagues to create and deliver inspiring campaigns for new and existing supporters engaging them in legacy and in-memory fundraising. Promote a range of free Will writing offers as appropriate to supporters, staff and volunteers, with the aim of generating legacy pledges. Plan and organise a series of Legacy Marketing events in-person and virtually, generating opportunities for new legacy enquiries and pledges. Support with community talks where audiences fit a legacy profile. Engage key solicitor contacts, keeping them informed and supplied with up-to-date Scottish SPCA legacy information, visiting firms’ offices and liaising with fee earners. Stewardship & Administration Develop Legacy Supporter Journeys with the Supporter Experience Manager. Establish nurturing compassionate relationships with executors and next of kin ensuring the reputation of the Scottish SPCA is upheld and communicating and celebrating the impact of a loved one’s gift where appropriate. Work with colleagues in Finance and Supporter Experience to ensure a documented end-to-end process for the administration of legacies income and pledges. Liaise with co-beneficiary charities building effective relationships to ensure the proper and timely receipt of funds. Work with our Finance team, and our solicitors (where appropriate) on the administration of complex cases including scrutiny of sales of properties and investments ensuring funds are maximised in line with the legator’s wishes. What makes a good Legacy & In Memory Manager? Significant experience of administering legacies. Experience of using a fundraising database to record legacies and in-memory income. Experience of speaking with bereaved supporters and demonstrating compassion and sensitivity. Experience of meeting or exceeding targets and KPIs. Experience in organising and delivering successful events. An excellent understanding of the legalities of the fundraising sector, particularly those that are relevant to legacy fundraising. Ability to work independently and to manage time effectively. Willingness to base decisions on insight and engage a diverse range of potential supporters with the Scottish SPCA. We are fortunate that some of our roles attract a high level of interest therefore, we may have to close roles earlier than advertised. Early application submissions are highly recommended. This also means that we cannot provide individual feedback to unsuccessful candidates due to receiving high levels of applications. The Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We recognise that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to achieving our core mission. Scottish Charity No SC 006467 Details
Type
Permanent - Full Time Location
Dunfermline Hours
35 hours per week Salary
£33,651 - £36,508 per annum (BP7) Interview Date
17th December 2024 Closing Date
Sunday 5th January 2025
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