Philanthropy Manager - Health

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Philanthropy Manager to drive major fundraising efforts in health. You will collaborate with various teams to secure significant gifts, manage relationships, and implement fundraising strategies. The role offers a supportive environment with flexible working options.

Benefits

Market-leading Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid leave over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience working within a team and achieving personal targets.
• Exceptional major gift fundraiser managing a portfolio of relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for securing gifts of £50,000 and above.
• Collaborate with colleagues to secure major gifts in health-related areas.

Skills

Persuasive Skills

Negotiation Abilities

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Details of the role

Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy (Health), and working in a team of major gift fundraisers, you will be responsible for securing gifts of £50,000 and above across a range of priorities in students, research, and innovation. This role involves collaborating with colleagues across the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health to secure major gifts in areas including cancer, neurological conditions, and global health. You will support the development and implementation of the health fundraising strategy to increase philanthropic income.

An exceptional major gift fundraiser, you will manage a portfolio of relationships to secure six-figure gifts, proactively build the pipeline, and develop creative engagement, cultivation, and stewardship plans to deepen relationships and inspire support.

You should have experience working within a team and achieving personal targets. We seek enthusiastic, results-oriented individuals with persuasive skills and exceptional negotiation abilities.

You will collaborate with colleagues in Alumni Engagement, Regular Giving, and Donor Relations to maximize fundraising income and enhance supporter experience. You will also work across the university to embed a culture of fundraising.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading Pension scheme
• Employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
• Additional paid leave over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our university promotes flexible working and hybrid arrangements may be considered.

Please note, we do not accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

Contact information

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:
Name: Katie Lees
Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:
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This vacancy closes at midnight on the closing date. See the Further Particulars document for person specification criteria.