Philanthropy Manager

CHM Group; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to enhance fundraising efforts across Cambridgeshire and beyond. This integral role involves managing donor relations, developing strategies for income growth, and leading a passionate team within a flexible hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in philanthropy and a drive to make a difference.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Learning and development opportunities

Social events

Supportive working culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in relationship management within charity or not-for-profit.
• Strong track record in managing major gifts and donor relationships.
• Experience in line management and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the philanthropy team to secure income from major donors.
• Develop resources and processes for managing donor relationships.
• Collaborate across the organisation to ensure fundraising success.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Education

Experience in philanthropy or fundraising

Job description

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Our client, an Air Ambulance, is looking to recruit an experienced philanthropy manager to join their growing income and engagement team.

Role Title: Philanthropy Manager

Salary: £39,549 to £52,360 (depending on experience)

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Location: Alconbury Weald HQ & homeworking

Reports to: Director of Income & Engagement

Could you use your skills to help save lives across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and the East of England? Building on the success of a recent capital appeal this charity is recruiting to this new role to grow and develop a portfolio of major donors and oversee an established trust pipeline. With line management responsibility and support from the organisation’s senior leadership this is an exciting new role within a passionate and welcoming team.

Role Summary

• Lead the philanthropy team to secure and increase income from major donor and trusts personally managing a portfolio of high net worth individuals
• Implement and develop the resources, systems and processes required to identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with major door and trusts that will support long term income growth
• Work across the organisation to develop philanthropy at Magpas Air Ambulance providing the support required to ensure its success.
  
  

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Have

• Proven experience in a philanthropy or fundraising relationship management role, within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• Strong track record in securing and managing major gifts and building long-term donor relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to build rapport with high-net-worth individuals and trustees.
• Experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies and managing donor portfolios.
• Previous experience in line management, supporting and developing staff to reach their potential.
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full driving licence with own transport
  
  

This employer operates a hybrid working policy, giving flexibility to work from home and the office while meeting the needs of the Charity. Please make sure that any application clearly demonstrates that you live or will be living within a commutable distance of the main place of work.

This employer offer a range of benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, generous holiday entitlement, staff survey, access to occupational health services, flexible working, learning and development opportunities, long service awards, social events, supportive working culture and staff car parking.

All offers of employment are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date: 16th June 2025

Interview date: 23rd June 2025

Please note that the right is reserved to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.

Interested?

Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role.

Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage.

This employer is committed to providing equality of opportunity and valuing diversity for all current and prospective staff, volunteers and Trustees. They aim to create an environment where everyone can be the best they can be, where they feel welcome and are free from bias and discrimination. They encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

The charity is committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and, as such, they welcome members of the Armed Forces to apply.

No agencies please.

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