Philanthropy Growth Lead: Major Gifts & Legacy

G-NIUS; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established charity in London is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to shape and expand its fundraising programme. This role focuses on managing major donor relationships, leading a supportive fundraising team, and requires excellent communication and organisational skills. The charity offers a collaborative environment, hybrid working, and the chance to make a tangible difference to thousands of lives each year.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Collaborative fundraising team

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing and stewarding five- and six-figure gifts.
• Significant experience in building relationships with high-value supporters.
• Strong experience in individual-giving and/or legacy fundraising campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand the philanthropy programme focused on major donors.
• Steward a portfolio of high-value supporters and prospects.
• Create tailored cultivation and stewardship plans.

Skills

Securing five- and six-figure gifts

Building long-term relationships

Individual-giving and legacy fundraising

Excellent written and verbal communication

Line management experience

Organisational skills

CRM and email marketing proficiency

Creative and strategic thinking

Understanding of GDPR

Empathy with the mission

Tools

CRM databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

A well-established charity in London is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to shape and expand its fundraising programme. This role focuses on managing major donor relationships, leading a supportive fundraising team, and requires excellent communication and organisational skills. The charity offers a collaborative environment, hybrid working, and the chance to make a tangible difference to thousands of lives each year.