Philanthropy Manager

SMG; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work.

Career growth.

27 days annual leave + bank holidays.

Healthcare cash plan.

Wellbeing support.

Colleague networks.

Enhanced pension.

Interest-free loans.

Discounts to exhibitions and venues.

Job summary

Science Museum Group is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager on a fixed-term maternity cover until December 2027, based at the National Railway Museum in York.

You will lead major gifts strategy, engage high-capacity donors, and steward trustees, working with the Head of Philanthropy and Director of Fundraising to grow six-figure+ donations.

Qualifications

• Experience in major gifts fundraising.
• Ability to build relationships with donors and senior stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with timelines and plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead the major donor strategy and pipeline development.
• Cultivate, solicit and close six-figure+ gifts across SMG sites.
• Manage relationships with trustees and senior internal/external stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, develop plans and timelines, measure success.

Skills

Major gifts fundraising

Donor relationships

Stakeholder management

Project management

Job description

To support the growth of our dynamic programmes, we are looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager on a fixed term maternity cover contract until December 2027. This role will raise money across all our sites but will be based at the National Railway Museum in York. About the roles As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will play a key role in the growth of our major gifts programme, focusing on increasing strategic engagement with individuals that have the capacity to make 6-figure+ donations, and the stewardship of the Science Museum Group's Foundation Board Trustees. Working with the Head of Philanthropy and the Director of Fundraising and Partnerships, you will help to shape and successfully deliver the major donor strategy, managing relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and driving the engagement, cultivation, and stewardship of individuals with the capacity to support SMG's core work., Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

Do you have experience in major gifts fundraising? Are you an exceptional communicator with the ability to build strong relationships with donors and senior stakeholders?, Joining us, you will have experience in major gifts fundraising, with the ability to deliver compelling pitches and proposals at the six-figure level and above. You will be good communicator with experience of building and managing successful relationships with donors, senior stakeholders and colleagues at all levels. Crucially, you will have good project management skills with an ability to monitor progress against goals, develop plans and timelines, and to measure success. You will be able to think strategically and work proactively to share knowledge and best practice in order to continually develop your team.

The Science Museum Group (SMG) is here to inspire futures. As the world's leading group of science museums, we share our unparalleled collection spanning science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine with over five million visitors each year. Building lasting relationships with individual donors and philanthropists is essential to our continuing and dynamic programme of new galleries, exhibitions and world class learning programmes through which we are able inspire future generations of scientists and the problem-solvers of tomorrow., Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures. Museum Website: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=aHJzZXJ2aWNlLjQ3NzEzLjExMTkzQHNjaWVuY2VtdXNldW0uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Healthcare cash plan. Digital health tools, gym discounts and cashback towards your everyday healthcare costs.
• Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme and other wellbeing support.
• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops and cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.