Fundraising Manager - Major Appeals - Full or Part Time

hireful; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national health research charity is seeking an experienced Major Appeals manager to lead a high-value fundraising campaign in Peterborough. In this pivotal role, you'll cultivate relationships with key supporters and manage a campaign that aims to secure substantial philanthropic gifts. This hybrid position allows for flexibility, offering a salary of up to £39,000 along with generous benefits. If you're a confident communicator and experienced fundraiser, apply today!

Benefits

27 days' holiday plus bank holidays

5% pension

Enhancements for sick pay

Access to health and wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in major fundraising and relationship management.
• Ability to inspire and lead a campaign committee.
• Strong organizational skills to manage a multi-year appeal.

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of a major philanthropic campaign.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with high-net-worth donors.
• Create compelling communications to inspire giving.
• Monitor campaign progress and ensure success.

Skills

Confident communication

Relationship building

Presenting to senior stakeholders

Income pipeline management

Job description

This leading national health research charity are seeking an experienced Major Appealsmanager to lead a new high-value fundraising campaign that will transform lives across the UK.

This is a pivotal role for an accomplished relationship fundraiser who can bring together influential supporters, partners and donors around an ambitious cause.

You’ll design and deliver a multi-year appeal, manage a dedicated campaign committee, and work closely with the senior leadership team to secure significant philanthropic gifts (typically 5–6 figures).

This role can be full time or part time (minimum 30 hours per week up to 37.5) and is a hybrid role between the Peterborough office and working from home.

Salary up to £39,000 plus benefits including 27 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), 5% pension, enhancements for sick pay, maternity/paternity, plus access to health and wellbeing services.

You’ll need to be a confident communicator who thrives on building long-term relationships, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders, and skilled in managing both income pipelines and campaign milestones.

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving all aspects of a major philanthropic campaign from planning to delivery.
• Cultivating and managing relationships with high-net-worth donors and supporters.
• Creating compelling communications and proposals to inspire giving.
• Monitoring progress, reporting on income, and ensuring campaign success.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a landmark appeal within a passionate, forward-thinking charity making a real difference to people’s lives. Interested? Apply today!