Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover)

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank holiday

10% employer pension contribution

Medicash health cash plan

Job summary

A pioneering healthcare charity in London invites applications for a Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover) to lead and develop a high-performing major donor programme. You will manage a team, build relationships with major supporters, and shape fundraising strategy while reporting on impact to senior stakeholders.

The role focuses on cultivating six-figure gifts, growing the donor pipeline, and delivering sustainable income for the organisation across a major UK city.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing six-figure gifts.
• Experience leading fundraising teams to achieve targets.
• Experience managing donor pipelines, budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a major donor programme and develop the philanthropy team.
• Secure support from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations.
• Oversee donor engagement, cases for support and impact reporting.

Skills

Major donor fundraising

Team leadership

Donor stewardship

Relationship management

Budgeting & forecasting

Job description

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Location: London Hybrid

Closing date: ASAP

Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 10% employer pension contribution, Medicash health cash plan

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Philanthropy Manager (Maternity Cover) working for a pioneering healthcare charity that delivers life-saving emergency medical care and critical support to patients and families across a major UK city. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing major donor programme at a pivotal time in the organisation’s journey.

As part of this exciting role, you will lead a major donor programme, managing and developing a team of philanthropy professionals to secure significant support from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations. You will build and steward relationships with major supporters, senior volunteers and professional advisers, develop a robust donor pipeline, identify new opportunities for growth and help shape fundraising strategy. Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will also oversee donor engagement activities, develop compelling cases for support and ensure excellent stewardship and impact reporting for philanthropic supporters.

To be successful as the Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will need:

• Significant experience of cultivating, soliciting and stewarding high-net-worth individuals, with a strong track record of securing six-figure gifts.
• Proven experience of leading and developing fundraising teams to achieve ambitious income targets and deliver sustainable growth.
• Experience of managing major donor pipelines, budgets and income forecasts, alongside building relationships with senior volunteers and stakeholders.

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