Philanthropy Manager (Major gifts)

The University of Salford; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

32 days leave + holidays

Flexible working

Job summary

The University of Salford seeks an exceptional Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts) to cover a 12-month maternity leave. You will secure significant philanthropic income across four priority areas, managing 80–100 prospects and building strong, long-term donor relationships within Salford’s PASE team.

You will work across student access, civic engagement, research and campus connectivity, driving five-, six- and seven-figure gifts while collaborating with colleagues to deliver an outstanding donor

Qualifications

• Proven track record in major gifts fundraising.
• Experience building and managing a donor portfolio.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Secure five-, six- and seven-figure gifts for strategic projects.
• Manage a portfolio of 80–100 prospects and donors; cultivate relationships.
• Oversee partnerships and projects to deliver outstanding donor experiences.

Skills

Relationship building

Fundraising strategy

Donor relations

Job description

An opportunity exists (to cover a period of Maternity leave for 12 months) for an exceptional fundraiser to join the University of Salford at an exciting time of growth and development. The role reports directly to the Senior Philanthropy Manager and you will be a member of the directorate’s Philanthropy, Alumni and Supporter Engagement (PASE) Team. The PASE team enriches lives by directing time, talent, and philanthropic funding into Salford, whilst enhancing the university’s reputation and reach and providing lifelong connections to our global communities of alumni, donors, and supporters.

Our team has the power to accelerate the University’s ambitions. By unlocking new income, expertise, connections and advocacy, our supporters help transform student opportunities, advance research, strengthen our civic impact and build valuable bridges with industry and communities, while enhancing our reputation and influence nationally and internationally. As a Philanthropy Manager for Major Gifts, your role would be to secure philanthropic income from a wide portfolio of supporters across four priority areas, which includes Student Access & Success, Civic & Community Engagement, Research & Knowledge Exchange and an ambitious Campus Connectivity Plan.

Key Responsibilities

• The Philanthropy Manager (Major Gifts) will play a vital role in securing significant philanthropic support for strategic projects and programmes across the University. Managing a portfolio of 80–100 prospects and donors, building relationships with new prospects and opportunities, with a focus on securing five-, six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Build strong, long-term relationships through excellent cultivation and stewardship.
• Working closely with colleagues across the University, you will oversee complex partnerships and projects and ensure an outstanding donor experience.
• Success will be measured through new strategic relationships, a strong pipeline of philanthropic opportunities, achievement of fundraising targets, and the continued development of existing donors.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives