Transformational Giving Lead - High-Value Philanthropy

British Red Cross incorporated; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Holidays

Pension

Recognition platform

Discounts

Learning & development

Will writing service

Death in service

Cycle2Work

Job summary

British Red Cross is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager, Transformational Giving in London. You will build and manage partnerships with major philanthropists, foundations and strategic partners capable of investing at £1m+ level.

You will play a key role in positioning us as a trusted, influential partner within major philanthropic ecosystems, spanning climate, health, nutrition and humanitarian response. This role focuses on strategic fundraising and collaboration across senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Significant experience securing and managing high-value philanthropic, foundation or institutional partnerships.
• Strong track record of developing complex funding opportunities and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience working with major philanthropists, trusts and foundations, family offices, donor-advised funds or strategic funding partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with major philanthropists, foundations and strategic partners capable of investing at £1m+ level.
• Position British Red Cross as a trusted, visible and influential partner within key philanthropic ecosystems.
• Identify, shape and secure opportunities, creating compelling investment propositions and connecting the right people.

Skills

High-value philanthropic partnerships

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic fundraising

Relationship management

Proposal development

Senior leadership collaboration

External partnerships

Market insight in philanthropy

Job description

British Red Cross is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Manager, Transformational Giving in London. You will build and manage partnerships with major philanthropists, foundations and strategic partners capable of investing at £1m+ level.

You will play a key role in positioning us as a trusted, influential partner within major philanthropic ecosystems, spanning climate, health, nutrition and humanitarian response. This role focuses on strategic fundraising and collaboration across senior stakeholders.