Philanthropy Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Philanthropy Manager to join a leading national charity. This is a full-time, permanent role within the Fundraising team, focused on cultivating and stewarding relationships with high net worth individuals and major donors to maximise income in support of the organisation’s vital work. Key responsibilities of the role: Develop and deliver a major donor fundraising strategy to grow income from high-net-worth individuals Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects, providing excellent stewardship and tailored engagement plans Work with senior leadership and trustees to leverage networks and support donor cultivation activity Research, identify, and cultivate new prospects to build a strong and sustainable donor pipeline Draft high-quality, compelling proposals, cases for support, and impact reports tailored to donor interests Plan and deliver donor cultivation events and bespoke engagement opportunities to strengthen supporter relationships Collaborate with colleagues across fundraising, communications, and services to identify and package opportunities for donor investment Monitor income performance against targets, preparing regular reports and forecasts for senior management Stay up to date with sector trends and best practice in philanthropy fundraising Undertake any other duties as reasonably required to support the fundraising function Ideal candidate profile: Proven experience in philanthropy, major donor, or high value fundraising within the charity sector Strong track record of securing significant gifts from high net worth individuals Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to inspire confidence in donors and senior stakeholders Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce persuasive cases for support Confident networker with the ability to develop long-term, meaningful partnerships Strategic thinker with a results-driven approach and ability to deliver against ambitious income targets Highly organised, able to manage multiple donor relationships and projects simultaneously A proactive, collaborative team player who can work effectively across teams and with senior leaders Location: Central London Salary: £42,000 – £47,000 per annum (depending on experience) Working hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Working pattern: Hybrid Contract: Permanent This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 9/16/2025