Philanthropy Manager

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to lead on cultivating relationships with high-net-worth individuals and managing a portfolio of major donors. This hybrid position based in London offers a salary of £45,000 along with a generous benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in fundraising, excellent communication skills, and the ability to create compelling fundraising strategies. If you're passionate about impactful philanthropy, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Impactful philanthropy experience

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing major gifts.
• Skilled in networking with high-net-worth individuals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of high-value donors.
• Develop bespoke stewardship plans.
• Create persuasive fundraising proposals.
• Cultivate new donor relationships.
• Collaborate to deliver exceptional donor experiences.

Skills

Networking

Building trust-based relationships

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Philanthropy Manager

Salary: £45,000
Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days in the office)

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a proven track record of securing major gifts and building lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing fundraising team and play a pivotal role in shaping a high-value giving programme.

About the Role

As Philanthropy Manager, you will lead on cultivating and stewarding relationships with individuals capable of making significant contributions. You'll manage a portfolio of donors and prospects, developing tailored strategies to inspire and secure gifts at the five- and six-figure level. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on networking, influencing and creating compelling cases for support.

Key Responsibilities

• Personally manage a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects.
• Develop and deliver bespoke stewardship plans that deepen engagement and maximise impact.
• Create and present persuasive fundraising proposals for 5- and 6-figure gifts.
• Research and cultivate new relationships to grow the major donor pipeline.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver exceptional donor experiences and events.

About You

• Demonstrable success in securing major gifts from individuals.
• Skilled in networking and building strong, trust-based relationships with high-net-worth individuals.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal.
• Creative, strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £45,000
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the London office
• Generous annual leave and benefits package
• Opportunity to make a tangible difference through impactful philanthropy

If you're passionate about driving transformational change through philanthropy and have the experience to deliver at the highest level, we'd love to hear from you.