Senior Philanthropy Manager

Compassion UK; Fleet; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Compassion UK is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager to lead major-donor fundraising, building trusted relationships and transformational gifts in support of children living in poverty. You will craft strategic donor engagement and collaborate with the Partnerships team to expand ministry opportunities.

This home-based role involves regular travel across the South and other UK regions, requires faith-driven commitment, and offers full-time hours with 35 hours per week, based in Fleet and other

Qualifications

• Significant donor/philanthropic relationship experience.
• Track record of building trust and securing gifts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow strong relationships with major supporters and prospective philanthropists.
• Create and deliver tailored engagement plans to deepen partnerships.
• Identify opportunities for significant gifts and donor engagement.
• Collaborate across Compassion UK & Ireland to connect supporters with meaningful ministry opportunities.
• Help secure income to release more children from poverty in Jesus' name.

Skills

Donor relationship management

Fundraising strategy

Excellent communication

Travel readiness

Job description

Senior Philanthropy Manager

Application Deadline: 19 October 2026

Department: Partnerships

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Compassion UK

Compensation: £45,930 / year

Description

Do you have significant major-donor fundraising experience, with a track record of building trusted relationships that lead to transformational gifts?

This could be an exciting opportunity to shape a key area of fundraising at Compassion UK & Ireland, building meaningful relationships with partners who share our heart to see children released from poverty in Jesus’ name.

At Compassion UK & Ireland, we believe every child is made in God's image and has incredible potential. As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will play a key role in connecting passionate supporters with opportunities to transform the lives of children living in poverty.

Working as part of our Philanthropy team, you will develop and steward significant donor relationships, helping supporters engage deeply with our mission and understand the impact of their generosity. Through thoughtful relationship management, strategic planning and inspiring communication, you will help cultivate long‑term partnerships that enable Compassion's ministry to flourish.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working with people, listening well, identifying opportunities and creating meaningful connections that lead to lasting impact.

If you are a relationship-focused fundraiser who is motivated by faith and excited by the opportunity to serve supporters with excellence, we encourage you to apply!

How you’ll make an impact:

• Build and grow strong relationships with major supporters and prospective philanthropists.
• Create and deliver tailored engagement plans that deepen supporter partnerships and inspire generosity.
• Identify opportunities for significant gifts and strategic donor engagement.
• Work collaboratively across Compassion UK & Ireland to connect supporters with meaningful ministry opportunities.
• Help secure income that enables more children to be released from poverty in Jesus' name.

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Experience managing and developing significant donor or philanthropic relationships.
• A track record of building trust and influencing others through strong relationship management.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to think strategically while delivering excellent supporter experiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Able and willing to travel regularly. Travel will primarily focus on the South and South‑East of England, although the need may arise to visit prospective donors elsewhere in the UK.
• Personally committed to the Christian faith. You can read more about this in our Policy on Posts to be Held by Christians.
• Please review the attached full job description.

Location, hours and benefits

Home-based, with regular travel across the South of England. As this role involves frequent travel, we encourage applicants to carefully consider this requirement before applying.

Full-time | 35 hours per week

Take note of the key dates below, particularly as both interview stages are expected to be conducted in person at Compassion House, Fleet, GU52 2UT.

What we offer in return

Please explore our candidate pack to learn more about Compassion UK's benefits and what it means to live and work in accordance with Compassion UK’s Statement of Faith, Core Values, Ethos Statement, and other policies, including our commitment to Child Protection.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the People & Culture Recruitment team.

Compassion UK & Ireland isn't able to offer visa sponsorship for this role, applicants must have the right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship.