Impact Philanthropy Manager – High-Value Donors

South West Community Chaplaincy; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution (up to 10%)

Hybrid working (Oxford)

Job summary

Church Mission Society, Oxford-based, seeks a Philanthropy Manager to shape our high-net-worth giving strategy and drive growth for UK and global mission. You will lead a four-person philanthropy team, cultivate major gifts, and align income with strategic goals.

Reporting to the Fundraising and Communications Director, you will build donor pipelines, embed stewardship, and equip senior stakeholders to secure six/seven figure gifts.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in major donor fundraising with six/seven figure donations.
• Experience leading a fundraising team and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Ability to translate mission work into compelling funding proposals.
• Experience with donor databases, CRM systems and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the high-net-worth donor pipeline strategy and cultivation.
• Line manage a four-person philanthropy team and coordinate with senior stakeholders.
• Develop a sustainable income strategy to support mission goals.
• Embed a best-in-class donor stewardship framework for major gifts.

Skills

Major donor fundraising

Team leadership

CRM management

Donor stewardship

Strategic fundraising

Proposal writing

Networking

Job description

Church Mission Society, Oxford-based, seeks a Philanthropy Manager to shape our high-net-worth giving strategy and drive growth for UK and global mission. You will lead a four-person philanthropy team, cultivate major gifts, and align income with strategic goals.

Reporting to the Fundraising and Communications Director, you will build donor pipelines, embed stewardship, and equip senior stakeholders to secure six/seven figure gifts.