Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager

Michael Page; Oxford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting an Oxford-based not-for-profit in recruiting a Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to build and nurture donor relationships and support strategic partnerships for sustainability.

You will shape fundraising strategy, identify major funding opportunities, and craft engaging donor journeys while collaborating across teams to meet growth targets and impact. The role is permanent, based in Oxford, with a competitive salary and car allowance.

Qualifications

• Proven fundraising or partnership management experience in not-for-profit sectors.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to create persuasive proposals and presentations.
• Understanding of donor engagement strategies and philanthropic trends.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented approach to achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the philanthropy and partnerships donor base.
• Shape the fundraising strategy and identify major funding opportunities.
• Create engagement strategies to secure long-term financial support.
• Cultivate relationships with donors and stakeholders to strengthen support.
• Collaborate across teams to deliver fundraising goals and impact.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Donor engagement strategies

Organizational & project management

Target-driven

Job description

As a Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager in Oxford, you'll focus on building and nurturing relationships to support the work of a not-for-profit organisation. This role is key to driving philanthropic contributions and strategic partnerships that further the organisation's goals.

Client Details

A not-for-profit organisation based in Oxford, working to contribute to the community.

Description

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading and developing the philanthropy and partnerships donor base, focusing on building and nurturing relationships with a range of different donors and stakeholders.

This plays a pivotal role in shaping the fundraising strategy, identifying major funding opportunities and creating impactful engagement strategies to secure long‑term financial support for the charity's sustainability.

Relationship building is key to this position, communicating effectively with our donors by enhancing and strengthening relations through cultivation tactics and deepening relationships to ensure robust support from these influential stakeholders.

Profile

A successful Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager should have:

• Proven experience in fundraising or partnership management within the not-for-profit sector.
• Strong relationship‑building and communication skills.
• Ability to create persuasive proposals and presentations.
• Understanding of donor engagement strategies and philanthropic trends.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• A proactive and results‑oriented approach to achieving targets.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary of 46,500, dependent on the level of experience.
• Additional 2,500 car allowance.
• Permanent position based in Oxford.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.