Philanthropy Manager, The Royal Institution

UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution for science and discovery in London is seeking a Philanthropy Manager to lead fundraising efforts. You will work to secure major gifts and manage donor relationships, aiming to raise significant funds for their Be the Spark campaign. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in fundraising and excellent communication skills. This role offers a salary of approximately £42,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising from high-value clients or patrons.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of donors.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead growth in income from patrons’ programme.
• Develop proposals to attract new donors.
• Manage account stewardship for existing donors.

Skills

Fundraising

Relationship management

Proposal writing

Research skills

Job description

Philanthropy Manager, The Royal Institution

Deadline 10 Nov 2025 Organisation The Royal Institution Job title Philanthropy Manager Location London Salary c£42,000 per annum FTE

Are you an ambitious fundraiser, interested in leading on delivering growth in income from our patrons’ programme, and major gifts from individuals?

We are looking for a motivated major gifts fundraiser to join our small fundraising team to support our ambitious goal to raise £20 million in support of the Be the Spark campaign.

This role is perfect for a collaborative self-starter who wants to make an impact, working at all levels of the organisation to maximise the relationships that will enable the Ri to succeed. You will be used to managing a portfolio of donors or high value clients and be comfortable working with donors at the highest levels.

You will collaborate across the Ri to develop innovative and compelling proposals, delivering excellent account management and stewardship to existing donors, and identifying, researching and cultivating new prospects.