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Eden Scott is delighted to be working with the National Trust for Scotland, a charity established in 1931, to provide access and enjoyment to the properties, places and collections in its care. They also exist to protect what they look after for future generations to enjoy; and increasingly they are keen to act as a strong conservation voice for heritage and climate change response across Scotland.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Trust as Major Gifts Executive.

Major Gifts is a mission critical role within an exceptionally effective and expanding Fundraising Team. It offers you a unique opportunity to learn about the special places and properties within the National Trust for Scotland’s care and apply your creativity and cultivation skills to maximise support from major donors.

You will work with the Major Gifts Manager, developing and implementing meaningful opportunities to solicit major gifts for a range of inspirational projects to protect wildlife, wild places, arts and heritage. You will assist the Major Gifts Manager in the development of the overarching strategy for Major Gifts, including the creation of supporter journeys for existing major donors as well as prospects. You will be responsible for managing a growing portfolio of mid level donors giving at £5K - £10K, from pipeline to recognition, while contributing to the Major Gifts events programme.

Key skills and experience required:

• Demonstrable experience of securing major contributions and sustaining a portfolio of fruitful relationships with major donors either in a charity setting or from the private sector in a client relationship role with HNW clients.
• A high level of comfort with face-to-face negotiation and solicitation.
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills, including an engaging personal presence and an ability to exert influence and inspire donor confidence.
• A creative and strategic approach to donor cultivation and long-term planning.
• A current valid driving licence for driving in the UK

This role offers an excellent competitive salary within a range of £37,600 to £41,600 with significant company benefits.

Location: home based in Scotland.

Eden Scott is dealing exclusively with the Trust on this vacancy so to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit their CV online and for an informal chat or to receive the full role information pack please call Sally on 07776 662506.

Closing date is 5.00pm Monday 26th May 2025