Senior Philanthropy Manager

Compassion UK; Fleet; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassion UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager to build meaningful relationships with major supporters and prospective philanthropists who share our mission to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. You’ll develop and steward donor relationships and craft tailored engagement plans.

The role is home-based with regular travel across the South of England, and the starting salary is £45,930 per annum.

Qualifications

• Significant major-donor fundraising experience and a track record of building trusted relationships.
• Strong communication skills and a personal commitment to the Christian faith.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steward significant donor relationships, creating tailored engagement plans that help supporters connect deeply with our mission and understand the difference their generosity can make.
• Through strategic planning, inspiring communication and excellent relationship management, you’ll help cultivate long-term partnerships that enable Compassion’s ministry to flourish.

Job description

Compassion is a Christian child development charity that sees beyond poverty to the incredible potential God has placed in every child and family. Partnering with more than 8,900 local churches in 29 countries, we work to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. You can read more about our principles and history on our website.

Do you have significant major-donor fundraising experience and a track record of building trusted relationships that lead to transformational gifts? Or do you know someone who could be a great fit? We’d love for you to share this opportunity with your networks.

Compassion UK & Ireland is looking for a Senior Philanthropy Manager to build meaningful relationships with major supporters and prospective philanthropists who share our heart to see children released from poverty in Jesus’ name.

You’ll develop and steward significant donor relationships, creating tailored engagement plans that help supporters connect deeply with our mission and understand the difference their generosity can make. Through strategic planning, inspiring communication and excellent relationship management, you’ll help cultivate long-term partnerships that enable Compassion’s ministry to flourish.

If you are a relationship-focused fundraiser with significant major-donor experience, strong communication skills and a personal commitment to the Christian faith, this could be an exciting opportunity to use your expertise for lasting impact.

Role snapshot

Home-based, with regular travel across the South of England

Starting salary from £45,930 per annum

Key dates

• Apply by 10am on 19 October 2026
• First-round interviews are expected to take place on 27 October 2026
• Second-round interviews are expected to take place on 4 November 2026
• Both interview stages are expected to take place in person at Compassion House, Fleet, GU52 2UT