Major Donor Fundraiser

TPP Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,400 - 61,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Enhanced pension contribution

Income protection and wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Paid volunteering or study leave

Job summary

An international nonprofit organization is seeking a Senior Development Manager for a hybrid role in London. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of major donors, securing significant gifts and building long-term relationships. You should have a strong background in major gift fundraising, excellent relationship-building skills, and experience in donor communications. This full-time position offers a supportive work environment with generous benefits, including flexible working hours and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Good experience in major gift fundraising and managing high-value donor portfolios.
• Strong record of securing significant gifts, ideally at six or seven figures.
• Experience developing compelling proposals, stewardship plans, and donor communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and foundations.
• Build long-term relationships aligned with UWC’s mission.
• Work closely with senior leadership to achieve ambitious income targets.

Skills

Major gift fundraising

Relationship building

Proposal development

Donor communications

Organizational skills

Job description

Senior Development Manager

Location: London (Hybrid working) 20% office, 80% remote or in donor meetings

Salary: £56,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, full time (38.5 hours per week)

At UWC International, we believe education can be a force for peace and a sustainable future. Through our global network of schools and colleges, we bring together young people from over 150 countries and backgrounds, offering life‑changing educational opportunities to those who might otherwise never access them.

About the role

This is a senior, donor-facing fundraising role focused on major gifts and strategic donor engagement. You will manage a personal portfolio of high‑net-worth individuals, foundations and other key supporters, securing significant gifts and building long‑term relationships aligned with UWC’s mission.

You will work closely with the Director of Development and Funded Programmes, senior leadership, and colleagues across prospect research and operations. Alongside delivering against ambitious income targets, you will help shape mid‑level giving activity and may deputise on key fundraising priorities.

This role offers the opportunity to combine hands‑on portfolio management with strategic thinking, within an international organisation operating at scale.

About you

You will bring:

• Good experience in major gift fundraising and managing high‑value donor portfolios.
• A strong record of securing significant gifts, ideally at six or seven figures.
• Confidence building trusted relationships with donors, senior leaders and volunteers.
• Experience developing compelling proposals, stewardship plans and donor communications.
• Strong judgement, organisation and ethical standards in all fundraising activity.

Experience in education, international development or complex stakeholder environments would be welcomed, but is not essential.

What we offer

UWC International offers a supportive and values-led working environment, with benefits including:

• Hybrid working with flexibility around hours and patterns
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Income protection and comprehensive wellbeing support
• Learning and development opportunities
• Paid volunteering or study leave
• The chance to work within a truly international organisation committed to equity and inclusion

If you are an experienced major gifts fundraiser looking to apply your skills to a global mission and see the direct impact of your work, we would welcome your application.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Project Management

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations