Philanthropy Manager

Charity Horizons; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization in Leeds seeks a Philanthropy Manager to lead fundraising efforts, focusing on major donor relations and individual giving. The role is pivotal for developing impactful fundraising strategies and building long-term donor partnerships. The ideal candidate is an experienced major donor fundraiser, skilled in storytelling and communication, and passionate about making a difference. The position offers a supportive team environment and generous benefits including 6 weeks of leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 6 weeks, plus bank holidays

Trusts Pension policy

Bonus day of leave per 5 years worked

Wellbeing care

Excellent team environment

Professional development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in securing high net worth gifts.
• Ability to create meaningful engagement with supporters.
• Confidence in making funding asks and developing partnerships.
• Organised and proactive with multiple projects.
• Motivated to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow Major Donor and Individual Giving programmes.
• Create campaigns that inspire generosity and commitment.
• Engage and steward donors on their journey.
• Implement strategies to attract new supporters.
• Build and lead a future fundraising team.

Skills

Major donor fundraising

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Storytelling

Job description

Overview

This newly created senior fundraising position is an exciting, career-defining opportunity! As Philanthropy Manager you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing the charity's Major Donor and Individual Giving strategies, ensuring they achieve their ambitious income growth. You will be part of our supportive and passionate fundraising team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow the Major Donor and Individual Giving programmes.
• Create compelling campaigns that inspire generosity and long-term commitment from donors.
• Engage and steward donors, taking them on a meaningful journey with our cause.
• Implement digital and in-person strategies to attract new supporters.
• Build and lead a future fundraising team, shaping the direction of philanthropic giving for years to come.

Qualifications

• Experienced major donor fundraiser with a proven track record in securing high net worth gifts.
• You will understand the power of storytelling and how to create meaningful engagement with supporters. You should be:
• A natural relationship builder, confident in making funding asks and developing long-term donor partnerships.
• A strategic thinker, able to develop and implement systems that ensure growth and sustainability.
• Organised and proactive, skilled at juggling multiple projects while maintaining excellent communication.
• Motivated to lead, with the potential to grow the role into a leadership position, developing a team around you in the future.
• Passionate about making an impact, excited about the charity's mission and the children they serve, and committed to raising funds to enable frontline work of Kidz Klub Leeds.

About Kidz Klub Leeds

Kidz Klub Leeds is looking for a Philanthropy Manager to drive fundraising efforts to new heights and help reach more children in need across Leeds. They currently work with 1250+ children and their families in the most deprived areas across Leeds each week. The charity's vision is lasting transformation through the love of God for the most vulnerable children, their families and communities in Leeds. They work in partnership across the church, the city and beyond and are passionate about seeing those with the least supported with the very best. Kidz Klub Leeds is an inclusive place to work, with professional development and wellbeing care for staff.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave of 6 weeks, plus bank holidays
• Trusts Pension policy
• Bonus day of leave per 5 years worked
• Wellbeing care
• Excellent team environment
• Professional development

Please be aware this role is subject to successful references and DBS in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy. This role is permanent and full time; however, there may be potential for a part-time or term-time role for the right candidate. The role will include some out of office hours (eg. some evenings and weekends for presentations and events) and travel will be required to events and to represent the charity.