Whether you are a volunteer or employee, you can help us grow philanthropic support

The Philanthropy team works to build meaningful relationships with individuals who are able to make significant donations, typically £5,000 or more. These gifts can have a transformative impact on our work, and stewarding these donors is a key part of what we do.

We listen carefully to each donor’s wishes, ensuring their gift is used in a way that reflects their values and interests; It may be a specific service that they would like to contribute to or a region they would like to support. We then keep them engaged with SSAFA’s work, helping deepen their connection and encouraging future support.

Often, these relationships begin with a simple conversation, such as sharing what we do and learning about what matters most to the donor. We also explore other ways they might be able to help, such as through their networks or expertise.

People give to causes they care about, but they’re even more likely to give when asked by someone they know and trust. That’s where you come in. Whether you're a volunteer or an employee, your connection to SSAFA and your personal networks can be incredibly powerful.

As a volunteer or employee, this may be an area that you are unfamiliar with, however you never know who you might be sat next to, or who your contacts might know. That someone could support SSAFA in a major way. So please, don’t be shy, your introduction could make all the difference.

Over time, we’ve seen supporters help in creative and personal ways:

• writing to friends or colleagues to ask for donations to a service they’re passionate about.
• hosting small events and inviting contacts, with a SSAFA representative present to share more about our work.

We’re always looking to connect with the next major supporter. If you know someone who might be interested, or if you’re simply curious about how you can help, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected]