Philanthropy Executive

hireful; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-wide charity is looking for a fundraising officer to manage a high-level giving club and secure donations through a small trusts mailing program. You'll develop portfolios for trusts and high net worth individuals, support with team research and event planning. Ideal candidates are creative, communicative, and eager to grow in fundraising. Benefits include flexible working, annual leave, and a contributory pension. Applications close on midnight, 12 January 2026. No agencies, please.

Benefits

Flexible working

30 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, particularly with major donors and trusts.
• Ability to manage and develop portfolios of trusts and foundations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for philanthropic work.

Responsibilities

• Manage high level giving club and secure donations from trusts.
• Develop portfolio of trusts and foundations and high net worth individuals.
• Support team with research and event planning to increase income.

Skills

Relationship building

Creative thinking

Professional communication

Job description

Our client is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to uniting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. They're working towards a brighter future for everyone with cystic fibrosis (CF) by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.

This is an exciting and dynamic role that provides the opportunity to build experience across different areas of high value fundraising – particularly major donors and trusts and foundations, but also the opportunity to learn about corporate partnerships. The role sits within a friendly, supportive and ambitious Philanthropy and Corporate Partnerships fundraising team, and is part of the wider Fundraising Directorate.

Your key responsibilities will be to manage their successful high level giving club and to secure donations from philanthropic trusts and foundations through their small trusts mailing programme. There will also be the opportunity to develop your own portfolio of trusts and foundations and high net worth individuals, as well as supporting the wider team with research and event planning. These are key activities to help grow their income so that they can increase their impact for people with CF and their families.

They're looking for someone who is creative, great at building relationships, has an engaging and professional communication style and is keen to develop their skills in high value fundraising. If this sounds like the right role for you and you think you would fit well within a friendly and high‑performing team, please get in touch!

They offer a range of benefits including flexible working, 30 days annual leave plus recognised bank holidays (this will be pro‑rata for part‑time staff), contributory pension scheme, healthcare cash plan covering dental, optical, 24/7 GP service, employee assistance programme and opportunities for learning and development.

Please note: you will need to have the right to work in the UK before starting work for them and they will check this. They do not hold a Home Office Sponsorship Licence and therefore cannot offer visa sponsorship for their roles.

Closing date and interview date

Closing date for completed applications: midnight on Monday 12 January 2026.

Interviews expected: week commencing 19 January 2026.

They reserve the right to bring forward or extend the closing date if necessary. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.

How to apply

Before applying, please ensure you read the job description for more information about the role.

Applications should be made through their recruitment portal Hireful and to apply, please use the application button provided.

No agencies please.

Their commitment to an inclusive workplace

Our client aims to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs, can be themselves and achieve their full potential. They want to attract, develop and retain staff with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; particularly people who have cystic fibrosis, people who identify as being from an ethnic minority group, as LGBTQ+ and people with disabilities.

It is their policy not to discriminate against any person because of their age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability (physical and mental), race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex, sexual orientation or union membership.