Major Gifts Philanthropy Manager (Remote-Friendly)

University of Leicester; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

University of Leicester’s Advancement team is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to maximise income from major donors, build lasting supporter relationships, and develop a network of advocates for the University. You will focus on securing gifts above £25,000 as part of the 2121 Founders of the Future campaign, with collaborative work across departments and prospects.

You will engage donors, researchers, and alumni, crafting compelling cases for support and leading cultivation and solicitation

Qualifications

• Substantial relationship fundraising experience
• Experience in asking for and securing significant philanthropic gifts
• Experience developing compelling fundraising proposals
• Experience stewarding major donors
• Ability to research prospects and develop cultivation/ solicitation plans
• Strong communication to translate complex ideas into cases for support

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with individuals, trusts and corporate supporters focusing on gifts above £25,000
• Identify and engage prospective donors; plan cultivation and solicitation activity
• Hold donor meetings and develop compelling proposals aligned with strategic priorities
• Collaborate across Advancement and with senior colleagues to grow major giving programme and supporter engagement

Skills

Relationship fundraising

Donor engagement

Proposal development

Cultivation planning

Solicitation plans

Donor stewardship

Collaboration across teams

Organisational skills

Job description

University of Leicester’s Advancement team is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to maximise income from major donors, build lasting supporter relationships, and develop a network of advocates for the University. You will focus on securing gifts above £25,000 as part of the 2121 Founders of the Future campaign, with collaborative work across departments and prospects.

You will engage donors, researchers, and alumni, crafting compelling cases for support and leading cultivation and solicitation