Philanthropy Manager – Animal Welfare Growth (NW)

RSPCA; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

RSPCA seeks a Philanthropy Manager to drive fundraising in the North West, developing relationships with high-value donors and foundations and supporting the capital campaign. The role involves regional travel to meetings, site visits, and events, with both home-based and in-person duties as needed.

You will nurture donor engagement, craft compelling proposals, and coordinate with the Philanthropy Lead to meet income targets while building sustainable income streams for future campaigns.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and retaining relationships with philanthropic donors and trusts.
• Proven ability to develop and communicate fundraising plans and proposals.
• Ability to travel within the North West and attend meetings in person as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with philanthropic individuals, Trusts & Foundations and other high-value prospects in the North West.
• Secure gifts in the region of £5,000–£100,000 to support the capital campaign and ongoing income.
• Lead and participate in cultivation and stewardship events with stakeholders and donor networks.
• Prepare targeted funding proposals and coordinate with internal teams to achieve income targets.
• Maintain a strong donor pipeline and forecast income accurately across donor journeys.
• Collaborate with colleagues to craft compelling cases for support and capture impact stories.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor stewardship

CRM experience

Storytelling

Influencing & negotiation

Fundraising / business development

Tools

CRM software

Job description

RSPCA seeks a Philanthropy Manager to drive fundraising in the North West, developing relationships with high-value donors and foundations and supporting the capital campaign. The role involves regional travel to meetings, site visits, and events, with both home-based and in-person duties as needed.

You will nurture donor engagement, craft compelling proposals, and coordinate with the Philanthropy Lead to meet income targets while building sustainable income streams for future campaigns.