Philanthropy Manager - Major Gifts

PROSPECTUS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Greater London is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to drive philanthropic growth from major donors. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in fundraising and a deep understanding of LGBT+ communities. Responsibilities include developing donor strategies and creating impactful communication plans. This full-time role offers a salary between £40,000 to £47,000 and flexible hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of raising income from mid and high‑level donors.
• Experience of developing creative and meaningful donor experiences.
• In-depth knowledge of LGBT+ experiences and communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and deliver a strategic plan for philanthropic growth.
• Establish clear goals with sustainable fundraising targets.
• Create tailored communication plans for major donors.

Skills

Raising income from mid and high-level donors

Building relationships with high-net-worth individuals

Knowledge of LGBT+ experiences

Job description

Prospectus are excited to be working with our client to help them recruit for a Philanthropy Manager to join their team. The organisation is the UK’s LGBT+ anti-abuse charity. Founded in 1982, the charity has been championing the safety of the LGBT+ community for over 40 years. They work directly with thousands of LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence every year. They run four national support helplines: for LGBT+ victims and survivors of domestic abuse, survivors of so‑called “conversion therapy”, survivors of rape and sexual violence, and LGBT+ people who have experienced hate crime. They provide advocacy services, both in London and nationally, for LGBT+ victims who need longer‑term support. They are a service run by LGBT+ people, for LGBT+ people, and the needs of the community are at the centre of what they do.

This role is offered on a full‑time permanent contract basis paying a salary between £40,000 to £47,000 per annum with flexible hybrid working arrangements at their London office.

This role aims to develop, execute and deliver a strategic plan for philanthropic growth from major donors. The post holder will work with the Head of Fundraising and Comms to develop the charity's major donor strategy, establishing clear goals with sustainable fundraising targets, helping to ensure the long‑term stability of the charity. They will be responsible for developing creative and meaningful high‑quality donor experiences. The post holder will be responsible for creating a tailored communication plan for major donors, including regular reports demonstrating the difference their contributions have made.

They are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of raising income from mid and high‑level donors. They are looking for a candidate with demonstrable experience of researching, securing and maintaining strong relationships with high‑net‑worth individuals and other stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have in‑depth knowledge of LGBT+ experiences and communities with experience of working in the LGBT+, VAWG, or victim support sectors.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Firas El Dib at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.