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Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts)

£25.7 - £30.1 per hourEstimated
Full-time

The Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts) will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with key donors to secure significant contributions in support of organisational goals. This role in the Not For Profit sector focuses on cultivating major gifts and delivering successful fundraising campaigns.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the Not For Profit sector, known for its commitment to supporting education and research. As a medium-sized institution, it offers a collaborative environment and a culture of excellence

Description

  • Develop and manage a portfolio of major donor prospects, trusts, foundations and corporate partners.
  • Identify, research and qualify new funding opportunities to build a sustainable major gifts pipeline.
  • Lead donor cultivation strategies, prepare compelling funding proposals and make successful funding requests.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of grants, from prospect research and application through to reporting and stewardship.
  • Build strong relationships with academics, senior leaders and professional services colleagues to develop inspiring funding opportunities.
  • Deliver excellent donor stewardship, ensuring supporters understand the impact of their philanthropy.
  • Monitor fundraising performance against income targets and maintain accurate pipeline reporting.
  • Line manage and support the Senior Regular Giving Officer, helping to deliver the University's Regular Giving and Legacies strategy.
  • Represent the University confidently at meetings, networking events and donor engagements.

Profile

A successful Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts) should have:

  • Proven success securing major gifts from individuals, trusts, foundations and/or corporate partners.
  • Experience managing complex donor relationships from identification through to stewardship.
  • Outstanding relationship-building and influencing skills.
  • Excellent written communication with experience producing high-quality funding proposals and reports.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against ambitious income targets.
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and developing collaborative relationships across a large organisation.
  • Experience using CRM systems and data to manage fundraising pipelines and inform decision-making.
  • Previous experience leading or mentoring colleagues would be advantageous.

Job Offer

A fantastic opportunity to shape the major gifts programme, secure transformational funding, and make a lasting impact while enjoying excellent benefits, hybrid working and ongoing professional development. Salary range 38,784- 46,049

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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