Senior Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors)

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

A Senior Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors) role is being offered by Ashby Jenkins Recruitment Ltd in the UK. You will report to the Philanthropy Lead and develop a high-value major donor programme connected to a transformational project in Manchester.

The role focuses on delivering significant philanthropic investment while building relationships with high-net-worth individuals and foundations. You will cultivate and manage a pipeline of prospects, create compelling proposals, and work with

Qualifications

• Proven success in securing high-value partnerships, investments, donations or commercial agreements.
• Experience identifying, cultivating and converting new prospects.
• Ability to engage senior decision-makers and high-net-worth stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pipeline of major donor prospects, family foundations and philanthropic organisations.
• Build and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals to secure six- and seven-figure gifts.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and researchers to craft compelling fundraising propositions.

Skills

Major gifts experience

Prospect development

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid with regular travel to Manchester (1-2 days per week)

Closing date: 6 November- applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, do apply early to avoid disappointment!

Salary: £50,898 - £56,553, FTE

Benefits: 27 days bank holidays holiday allowance, flexible working arrangements, and employee assistance programme

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Philanthropy Manager (Major Donors) working for one of the UK's leading health charities. Reporting to the Philanthropy Lead, this is a unique opportunity to play a key role in developing a high-value major donor programme connected to a transformational project in Manchester, while securing significant philanthropic investment for wider strategic priorities. As part of this exciting role, you will develop and manage a pipeline of major donor prospects, family foundations and philanthropic organisations capable of delivering six and seven-figure gifts. You will build and steward relationships with high-net-worth individuals, create compelling fundraising propositions, and work closely with senior stakeholders, scientific experts and influential networks to secure transformational support.

• Proven success in securing high-value partnerships, investments, donations or commercial agreements, with evidence of delivering significant income, revenue or business growth through strategic relationship management.
• Experience of identifying, cultivating and converting new prospects through proactive networking, business development and pipeline management, with the ability to build relationships at a senior level and drive opportunities to successful outcomes.
• Strong relationship management, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills, with experience developing compelling propositions and engaging senior decision-makers, high-net-worth individuals, business leaders, philanthropists or equivalent stakeholders.

We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.