Major Appeals Project Manager

Kidney Research UK; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare charity in the UK seeks a Major Appeals Project Manager to launch and drive a high-value philanthropic fundraising campaign. This pivotal role involves managing relationships with stakeholders, recording campaign income, and ensuring project milestones are met. A strong background in philanthropy and fundraising is essential. The position offers hybrid working from their Peterborough office twice a month.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Experience in working with high-value stakeholders or high net worth individuals.
• Track record of securing 5–6 figure gifts.
• Experience in fundraising environment with pipelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Implement and drive the campaign strategy effectively.
• Manage campaign income and oversee forecasts over 3–5 years.
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders for communication.

Skills

Experience within a philanthropy team

Track record of successful asks

Understanding of major philanthropic appeals

Excellent relationship building skills

Ability to present to various audiences

Job description

Overview

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with Kidney Research UK to find their Major Appeals Project Manager. Kidney Research UK offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working and an expectation to work from their Peterborough office twice per month. The major appeals project manager will be responsible for launching and driving a new high‑value philanthropic fundraising campaign that supports the long‑term ambitious growth strategy. This role will be pivotal in driving campaign activities that will transform the lives of those living with kidney disease, including management of a campaign development committee made up of key stakeholders, supporters and advocates from across the kidney community.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively implement and drive the campaign strategy, ensuring key milestones and activities are delivered on time and to target.
• Record and manage campaign income, including having clear oversight of pipeline and income forecasting over the next 3–5 years.
• Develop and cultivate meaningful relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally to ensure seamless communication of appeal updates, as well as bringing people together at the right times to maintain momentum.
• Work closely with the wider philanthropy team to identify and grow our pipeline of possible partners and supporters for the campaign.
• Lead and drive forward end‑to‑end campaign activities such as one‑to‑one donor meetings, committee meetings, producing campaign collateral and facilitating engagement opportunities. This includes working with the CEO and directors to build relationships where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience within a philanthropy team or similar, working with high‑value stakeholders or high net worth individuals.
• Track record of making successful asks and securing 5–6 figure gifts.
• Understanding of major philanthropic appeals and approaches.
• Experience in working with pipelines, income forecasts and budgets in a fundraising environment.
• Excellent relationship building skills with a range of stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Ability to present to a range of audiences and to represent the charity at all levels as required.