Major Donor Jobs

Thank you for considering this fantastic opportunity to join The Avenues Youth Project as our Fundraising Manager with responsibility for writing applications to Trusts and Foundations. This is a part-time position (4 day/week) with full flexibility for home working.

The Avenues is an exceptional West London youth centre that guides disadvantaged children and young people to explore and develop new skills, connect with their peers and our trusted staff, and find their confidence. The Avenues offers free-to-access fun and meaningful after-school, weekend and holiday activities led by trained youth workers. Our excellent facilities include training kitchen, music recording studio, podcasting studio, arts and crafts room, sports hall and classrooms. 

With secured blue-chip funders and a host of smaller funders, a significant amount of groundwork has been laid, including a pipeline of multi-year grants securing some activities to 2026 and beyond. Our challenge is to maintain this revenue to create a stable future, by strengthening our relationships with existing funders and introducing new ones. We are looking for someone who not only shares our determination to give all young people a fair chance but has the experience, skills and personality to help us achieve our goals, someone who enjoys the thrill of achieving funding success. 

Educated to degree level or higher, you will be a hard-working, self-starter with excellent writing skills with the ability to write concise and creative bids. Ideally, you will have 3+ years’ proven track record in a fundraising position, with a focus on trusts/foundations and public sector income streams. However, you may equally have experience in sales and marketing in a commercial environment.  

Either way, you will be skilled at budgeting and presenting financial information in easy to understand formats. You are a relationship builder and collaborative worker with a creative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

You have a high standard of software literacy (Office software, Mailchimp and internet), excellent telephone manner and an ability to communicate effectively with a range of callers.

The role offers you the chance to work for a highly respected charity, with a great team of staff, while helping make meaningful change. The Fundraising Manager is a very well respected position in our organisation and you'll work closely with the Chief Executive and the rest of the team. 

Salary: £45,000-£47,000 per year
35 hours per week
Hybrid, 1-2 days per week at RNIB's headquarters in Kings Cross, London

Closing date midnight 21st April. Interviews will be held week commencing 28th April.

We're seeking a dynamic Philanthropy Lead to supercharge our team! This pivotal role will manage a portfolio of high-value relationships comprising major donors, trusts and foundations, our Ambassadors, senior volunteers, and other influential stakeholders.. You'll aim to broaden RNIB's circle of influence and drive 6-7 figure gifts. Your role will be key to maximising income through special events, from inception to delivery, and bringing a creative approach to income growth. And your impact? Driving income to create a world without barriers for blind and partially sighted people.

In return you'll be joining our team at an exciting point in RNIB's journey. We foster a flexible, supportive, and collaborative environment through our team values: expert, pioneering, ingenious, united and relentless.

If you're a gifted communicator, with a strong track record in relationship focused fundraising and a passion for making a difference, then we'd love to hear from you. We actively encourage applicants with lived experience of sight loss to apply.

If you'd like an informal chat about this role, please contact Beth Isherwood, Head of High Value Relationships at .

What We Offer

RNIB prides itself on being a great place to work with a positive, progressive culture. We offer a wide range of benefits including 26 days of holiday per year (plus bank holidays) which rises with service, enhanced family friendly benefits, a contributory pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 11% and a rewards platform with employee discounts across over 800 retailers.

For more information on our available benefits, please visit our .

How to Apply

If you'd like to apply for this opportunity, please apply online, uploading your CV and supporting statement, telling us how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification.

We are thrilled to be partnering with Premier. For nearly 30 years, Premier has been a source of inspiration, encouragement, and spiritual nourishment, helping people live out their Christian faith in meaningful ways.

From its beginnings in 1995 with uplifting radio and magazine content, Premier has grown and evolved, staying at the forefront of the digital revolution. Today, Premier offers a rich mix of websites, podcasts, videos, live events, and more—bringing worship, teaching, music, prayer, and real-life stories straight into people’s lives.

We’re looking for a passionate Key Relationships Manager to build and nurture meaningful connections with major donor and corporate supporters. This role plays a crucial part in securing substantial financial support, with a focus on achieving an annual six-figures income target. The funds raised will directly contribute to advancing Premier’s mission, enabling the charity to continue inspiring and support more individuals on their faith journey. In this exciting role, you’ll develop and implement creative strategies to engage Major Donors and secure new business, with a focus on corporate partnerships in London.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• 3 years+ experience working in face-to-face donor cultivation (this can be in Corporate or Major Donor fundraising roles).
• Proven success in relationship building and securing five and six figure gifts.
• Excellent at relationship building with a natural ability to adapt appropriately to different audiences.
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

If you love building relationships, making a real impact, and have a heart for Christian media, this could be a fantastic opportunity for you. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an inspiring Christian charity dedicated to sharing the good news of the Gospel. You’ll be part of a supportive, encouraging team that uplifts one another, works together with purpose, and prays together.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement, explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role, including the genuine occupational requirement to be a practicing Christian.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian. 

Location: Hybrid/Office/Travel around London

Closing date for applications: 21 April

However, applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

We are looking for a Fundraising Relationships Officer to join a small, passionate children's medical charity to support the high-value donor, trusts and event fundraising programme.

This is a London hybrid role (Parsons Green office), with one day a week in the London office (team go in on Thursdays).

The Charity
You would be joining small collaborative team, passionately dedicated to making childbirth safer for mothers and babies through supporting medical research to advance understanding and improve knowledge. They offer completive benefits as well as an enthusiastic, supportive and busy environment.

The Role
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy you will play a key role in driving the development and delivery of the high-value donor, trusts and event fundraising programme. You will be responsible for organising events, conducting high quality research and providing administrative support to the team.
Organise and coordinate fundraising events, taking an active role at each event and ensuring all aspects of the event run with efficiency.
Conducting in-depth research to identify and analyse new funding opportunities.
Maintain and manage a donor prospect pipeline to help grow fundraising income.
Assist with the development of fundraising materials to support donor engagement.
Provide administrative support, including drafting documents, data entry and meeting coordination.
Administer high-value donor report and thanking programme according to set procedures and timeline, all whilst providing exemplary stewardship.
Using our CRM to record, protect and optimise data. Building systems and processes to develop insight to improve the supporter experience and deliver income.

The Candidate
Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
Be comfortable managing key stakeholder relationships
Experience of providing exemplary administrative support
Have a strong can do attitude that is motivational to the rest of the team
Be a collaborative team player who is prepared to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in alongside a small and dedicated team

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Bike Project is fortunate to have a diverse community of supporters including trusts and foundations, major donors and corporate partners as well as many committed members of the public who donate their bikes, time and money to the charity and buy bikes from us too. Our supporters are our lifeblood and we are keen to grow this community and ensure they are well looked-after, kept up to date on our activities and understand the impact of their support. 

This role is key to making this happen. You will head up our brilliant Fundraising & Marketing Team to ensure we take a joined-up approach to supporter acquisition and income generation. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and all members of the team to meet targets, but critically, to ensure we take full advantage of every opportunity to maximise benefit for our bike recipients. This includes oversee the delivery of our retail activity which has recently moved online. This is an exciting opportunity to build on good work done over the past two years.

Being a small charity, we work in an agile manner which allows for creative ideas to flourish and new ideas to be implemented quickly. We hold regular donation sessions from our London and Birmingham workshops, so there is opportunity to see the impact of your work first hand.

As a team member at the Bike Project you’ll enjoy a fantastic benefits package, including extended family leave, a standard holiday allowance starting at 25 days and increasing with each year of service, access to the Reward Hub, and an Employee Assistance Programme. We are also in the process of implementing a pilot for a nine-day fortnight.

We ask that the post holder commits to work at two - three days per week from our office, workshop or attending meetings.

We particularly encourage applications from disabled, and global majority candidates, and those who have personal experience of being a refugee or the asylum system. 

Closing date for applications: Monday 14 April 9am.

Interviews planned for 17, 23 & 25 April

The unique and remarkable Outward Bound Trust is looking for an equally unique and remarkable Major Gifts Manager to enhance and build support from HNWI’s and VIP’s.

Applications close at: 9 a.m. Friday 4th April 2025

Location: Preferably London or Cumbria – Hybrid and flexibility.

About the Outward Bound Trust

Outward Bound gives young people a different experience of challenge and achievement – one they may never have felt before. It pushes them to the limits of what they think they’re capable of and shows them that there is more in them than they think.

Through their courses, they change young people’s lives by giving them opportunities in nature and the great outdoors that they would not typically have access to.

They impart an inspiring sense of belief and achievement and create life-long memories and friendships.

Outward Bound takes a bold, fun approach to fundraising. With two royal patronages, it is uniquely positioned from a fundraising perspective to create memorable events that constantly wow its donors, leading to brilliant and close relationships with its funders.

About the role

This role coordinates and delivers Outward Bound’s major giving programme, which raises £1.4 million per year. The programme consists of campaigns and appeals throughout the year, bespoke propositions and asks, and other innovative opportunities for uplift.

The Major Gifts Manager will lead on relationships, and work with senior colleagues – such as the Director of Fundraising, Marketing & Communications, and CEO – and others. You will be responsible for creating and coordinating stewardship.

The role sits within the Major Gifts & Events team, working alongside Events colleagues to plan events that will meet our Major Gift objectives.

Outward Bound takes a bold, fun approach to fundraising. We put on brilliant events that constantly wow our donors. We create opportunities for them to see, feel, and experience our work — and to give. We move fast to get a lot done.

The Major Gifts & Events team makes up part of the wider Fundraising and Marketing directorate, which consists of Marketing, Corporate, Trusts and Foundations and New Business teams.

Outward Bound recently launched a new strategy, The Next Horizon, laying out plans for growth over the next 6 years. The fundraising team will be tasked with providing the income to allow for this growth, which is estimated at £45m over the next 5 years. This role will be key to contributing to this growth.

Who we are looking for

We are searching for brilliant major gift relationship builders who have the confidence, tenacity and charisma to enhance their existing supporter base — as well as acquiring new high level multi-year philanthropic support.

An ideal candidate will have the ability or experience of stewarding HNWI and senior stakeholders and not be phased by walking into the likes of Buckingham Palace and building relationships with a collection of existing and potential supporters.

Outward bound do things differently, so we are looking for creative candidates who have great determination and belief in themselves, their team and the cause. A passion for people is a must.

This is currently one of the most exciting roles on the market for so many reasons. If successful, you will be joining an energetic and collaborative charity that strives for the gold standard in all they do – as well as having a career-defining and rewarding role whilst having some fun!

Please click 'Apply via website’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the job description and register your interest to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 4th April 2025.

We are looking for a determined, skilled, proactive trusts fundraiser to join our small team in this newly created role to help stop children dying suddenly and without explanation.

Tragically, 1-2 seemingly healthy children die in the UK every fortnight, often going to sleep and never waking up. This incidence is unchanging. SUDC UK was founded in 2017 to raise awareness of Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC), encourage and fund scientific research and offer support and advice to affected families.  We believe SUDC research should receive more attention and scientific investment and are inspired by efforts to impact SIDS (cot death), where there has been an 80% reduction in infant deaths in the past 30 years. We can do so much more for SUDC children and their families.  

Why apply to SUDC UK? The post holder will be joining our ambitious, passionate, young charity, which consistently punches above its weight. SUDC remains relatively unknown to UK funders, but we are desperate to change this. Despite the current challenging trust fundraising environment, we are hopeful there are philanthropists and grant makers who will be inspired by our impact to date and the enormous potential to save young lives.

Fully remote. A home-based and flexible role. Collaboration over Teams/Zoom. Very occasional travel to meetings/events.

Director of Strategic Relationships and Major Philanthropy

Help make a difference to people living with a life-limiting illness

Location: Warwick or Coventry with hybrid working (1-2dpw from home)

Salary: c£80,000 per annum

Closing Date: Monday 7th April 2025

Interviews late April

The Myton Hospices is a much-loved and well supported charity on a transformative path, evolving how we develop our relationships with high value partners, supporters and our local community. This critical activity will enable us to provide exceptional specialist care and support for more people who have a life-limiting illness, from the point of diagnosis to end of life.

 This newly created, pivotal role offers a career defining opportunity to drive strategies to secure strategic partnerships that have the potential to generate transformative income. As our Director of Strategic Relationships and Major Philanthropy, you will have scope to innovate and shape The Myton Hospices’ high value and high impact partnership engagement, driving change and advocacy as well as income.
 

About the role

You will lead a team of 8 fundraisers (3 direct reports), with plans to secure an additional £2 million over the next 3 years, through your focus on corporate, trusts and foundations, major donors, and legacies; areas which all have significant potential for growth. 

Your role will require:

• Visionary, Strategic leadership to develop and deliver long term, sustainable strategies for philanthropy and pivotal relationships, securing significant voluntary income that will help Myton to sustainably achieve our vision to reach and support more people across Coventry and Warwickshire with life limiting illnesses
• Inspirational team development & leadership to grow an ambitious, collaborative and innovative directorate with the capabilities to develop increasing funding opportunities
• Broad cross-organisational engagement including with other directors to identify market trends, develop campaigns and initiatives and optimise opportunities to generate maximum long-term value from supporter partnerships.

About you

• An innovative change-agent with proven skills in developing high level fundraising and leading strategic projects
• A motivational leader who develops high performing teams, sets clear direction and strategic vision
• Core negotiating, influencing and long-term supporter relationship development and business prospect research skills 
• Skilled in using, developing and implementing performance metrics and income analysis

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace and encourage everyone to bring their true selves to work. However you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply. If there are any adjustments that would help improve your experience with Myton, we encourage you to share this with us. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and from ethnic minorities, who are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Benefits of working at The Myton Hospices

Myton is an amazing place to work, where the role every person plays has a positive impact for our patients, living with terminal illnesses, and their families. We also offer a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 10% employer pension contribution
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing with long service
• Death in service benefit
• Additional leave purchasing option
• Winter savings scheme
• Discount schemes including Blue Light Card
• Discounted on site electric vehicle charging
• Free Parking at our Hospices
• Dedicated wellbeing team & mental health first aiders
• Colleague Support Service: confidential financial, legal & mental health support
• Free feminine hygiene products
• 24/7 GP access

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Location: Flexible: A current BV hub location (Kenya, Indonesia, Senegal, or UK). We will also consider the United States or other locations.

Closing date for applications: April 30, 2025

Contract status: National contract based on location

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract duration: Permanent

Remuneration: Starting from USD 100,000 gross annually

Salary Band: A1 (Member of Senior Leadership Team) 

Thriving Fishers, Thriving Oceans

Blue Ventures is a marine conservation organisation that puts people first. We support local organisations working with coastal communities to rebuild their fisheries and restore ocean life.

Across the Asia Pacific, Western Indian Ocean, West Africa and Central America, we are unlocking the power and potential of local organisations on the frontlines of the ocean emergency to be powerful change agents.

We are building a global network of partners, providing flexible, sustained funding to community-based organisations and local NGOs to catalyse, expand, and sustain local management and marine conservation efforts. We strengthen local capacity through peer learning, knowledge-sharing, and access to practical training and tools. We amplify the voices and priorities of coastal communities to ensure their recognition and rights to manage and conserve coastal areas and that their ecosystems, fisheries, and cultural traditions are protected from pervasive threats. 

Summary job description

We seek an experienced Director of Development to drive Blue Ventures' fundraising efforts, secure resources, and support our ambitious Thriving Fishers Thriving Oceans Strategy.

Reporting to the Chief Programme Officer, this senior leadership position oversees the development team and is responsible for a portfolio of trusts and foundation grants, high-net-worth individual giving, and government funding. The team oversees the entire fundraising cycle across the portfolio, including identifying and cultivating funding relationships, developing high-quality proposals, managing grants, and stewardship.

As part of the Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Development collaborates cross-functionally with other department leads, regional directors, and country teams to understand the resourcing needs across multi-year plans and organisational priority setting. The director also leads fundraising efforts to ensure Blue Ventures continues to grow and scale effectively.

We seek a results-oriented individual with an exceptional track record for strategic fundraising, leading teams to successfully secure significant, multi-year commitments and build long-term, trust-based relationships with donors committed to the mission and vision of Blue Ventures and its Thriving Fishers Thriving Oceans 2030 strategy.

The successful candidate will have built and maintained networks of relationships with relevant donors, especially in the United States, overseen the development of compelling proposals, and been successful in identifying opportunities and forging new relationships. This individual will be a confident leader, able to use their experience to mentor colleagues and build a motivated and performance-oriented team. They will have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, forming strong relationships across the Senior Leadership and Executive leadership teams and engaging with the Board of Trustees.

This role requires working across multiple time zones and some international travel, including visiting countries of operation and attending global events and conferences. The compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Passionate about educational equality? Join our team and make a difference.

Location: Hybrid (2 core office days/week in King’s Cross). For staff outside of London, there is more flexibility (with all staff expected to travel to the office at least once per month). 

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday, flexible working patterns available).

Salary: £50,000 (including £2k London weighting)

Start Date: September 2025

Benefits

✅ 36 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).

✅ Flexible working options (hybrid & remote available).

✅ Professional development and training opportunities.

✅ Termly in-person team development days in our London office.

✅ Be part of a growing, mission-driven organisation making a real impact.

About Us

Get Further is an award-winning charity that helps students from disadvantaged backgrounds secure essential English and maths qualifications. We support students in further education by providing specialist tuition, helping them progress into higher education, apprenticeships, and employment. Our programme has been proven to significantly improve student outcomes, with students on our programme more likely to improve by at least one grade compared to the national average.

To help more students get further, we are seeking a driven and passionate Head of Fundraising who will build relationships with major donors to the charity – especially Trusts and Foundations – to secure a significant portion of the charity’s income.

The successful candidate will report to the COO and focus on building meaningful, long-term relationships to secure 5-6 figure gifts over the coming years. You will proactively engage with prospective funders, write high-quality applications and deliver excellent supporter engagement, including tailored reports and case studies

About the Role

The Head of Fundraising will be a key member of our Senior Management Team (SMT) and take ownership of our Fundraising Strategy to support the diversification of our income. This role is vital to our future growth and sustainability, and an opportunity to lead an exciting part of the charity which makes a real difference to the students we support.

Strategy and Leadership

• Lead the delivery of our fundraising strategy in line with our current organisational strategy which runs from 2024-2029. 
• Lead on the management of key information about Get Further’s fundraising activity and ensure it is stored appropriately, well organised and with high attention to detail. This will include supporting the transition of the fundraising function onto Salesforce.
• Prepare fundraising update reports for the Finance and Risk Committee and the Board of Trustees as required.
• Contribute to and attend internal/external events on behalf of Get Further as required.

Fundraising and Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead the core fundraising activities, including line managing our Fundraising Officer. This includes developing an in-depth understanding of existing and potential supporters to provide tailored relationship management, including engagement opportunities, to meet significant targets over multiple years.
• Support the Fundraising Officer to identify new prospects, in particular, charitable trusts and foundations that have the potential to support Get Further for the first time. You will effectively qualify and engage with prospects to build a pipeline for the coming years, matching prospects with appropriate asks.
• Oversee and write compelling applications for funding that are tailored to each recipient and make a convincing case for how their support with help more young people achieve their gateway qualifications.
• Lead on ensuring all supporters and donors receive updates and reports within the required timeframes and that these are crafted with impact data and case studies to ensure maximum stakeholder engagement.

Team Management and Collaboration

• Provide effective line management of our Fundraising Officer to support their personal development and successful delivery of their role.
• Work closely with the COO to develop budgets to accompany applications and provide financial reports to funders and partners.
• Work closely with the Impact Team to develop efficient processes for impact reporting to funders.
• Support the COO to ensure that policies relating to fundraising are up to date and fit for purpose.
• Provide expertise to the Senior Management Team on philanthropic opportunities and ensure fundraising is conducted in line with the relevant legislation and the Code of Fundraising Practice.

About you

You’re an experienced fundraiser securing major grants and ready to take the lead in an ambitious, high-impact role. You’ve built strong funder relationships, crafted compelling proposals, and maybe even supported a team. Now, you’re looking to drive strategy, maximise funding, and make a real difference in tackling educational inequality. This is your next step.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about our mission and demonstrate the following:

ESSENTIAL

• Experience in applying to and stewarding trust and foundations to secure 5+ figure gifts over multiple years.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundraising landscape.
• Significant experience in crafting creative and compelling funding proposals, including, being able to present and share the impact story of a charity.
• Excellent financial literacy with the ability to develop project budgets and financial reports.
• Proven ability to lead and work across a high-performing organisation in pursuit of ambitious targets.
• Ability to hold yourself and others accountable and always remain open to learning from others.
• Excellent attention to detail, organised, works well independently.
• Familiarity with database systems, like Salesforce (or able and interested in learning to use a database management system).
• Excellent interpersonal skills: bold, ambitious, optimistic, tenacious and a supportive team member with the ability to manage external stakeholders effectively.
• Committed to safeguarding the young people we work with via compliance with safeguarding frameworks and keeping confidential/sensitive information secure.
• Highly motivated to maximise impact, at an individual and organisational level.

DESIRABLE

• Familiarity with the FE sector.
• Experience of direct line management of team members.
• Experience in implementing and developing a successful fundraising strategy.
• Knowledge of the funding landscape for education and disadvantaged young people.

Are you passionate about making a tangible impact in the charity sector? This is an exciting opportunity to join The Mulberry Centre at a pivotal time. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2026 and prepare for a series of high-profile fundraising initiatives, this is your chance to be part of something truly special. With the launch of the new Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex University Hospital, we’re ready to enhance our collaboration with local NHS services and broaden our impact within the community.

Since 2001, The Mulberry Centre has been providing essential cancer information and support services to over 18,000 people. With our income now exceeding £750,000 and growing fast, we’re set to expand even further and we need someone like you to help secure the vital funding that will enable this growth.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, you will play a key role in implementing fundraising plans that focus on researching, building relationships, and providing exceptional stewardship to corporate partners and major donors. This position will actively contribute to the development of broader fundraising strategies to support the organisation's growth.  In addition, the role is responsible for the creation and growth of a legacy giving programme. This will involve working with solicitors, accountants, financial advisors, and other professionals to identify potential legators. You will engage in research, build relationships, and host targeted events to cultivate support for legacy giving. Furthermore, you will collaborate with the Head of Fundraising and Engagement and the Marketing and Communications Lead to develop strategies for marketing legacies and expanding this critical area of support.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled multi-tasker with strong project management and interpersonal abilities, capable of meeting tight deadlines and managing important partnerships effectively.

Salary: £27,000-£29,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: London/Hybrid
Closing date: 24^th March
Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Personal development training opportunities, Cycle-to-work scheme, Season Ticket Loan Scheme

We have an excellent opportunity for a Philanthropy Executive working for the brilliant King’s College Hospital Charity. You will report to the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships. As part of this newly created role, you will manage your own portfolio of donors and support the Philanthropy Team.

This role will offer you the brilliant opportunity to take on a key role, training will be provided.

To be successful as the Philanthropy Executive, you will need:

• A desired to learn and develop, with the ability to use your initiative.
• Proven experience working in a customer facing fundraising or business development/sales role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to engage and influence prospective funders/donors, and respond sensitively to personal circumstances of donors.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Ashby on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected]
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable roles. We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment, working ethically, supporting people to find their perfect role within the not-for-profit sector. 
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.

We’re seeking an Individual Giving Manager to join our Fundraising team. In this role you will lead on regular giving, appeals, major donors, legacies and the development of our lottery product.

Together with our Marketing and Communications team you’ll develop and implement a portfolio of inspiring campaigns and appeals that connect with our existing supporters, as well driving the acquisition of new supporters particularly through regular giving. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues to shape, refine, and execute our fundraising strategy.  

You will have a good understanding and knowledge of growing individual income streams, combined with a natural ability to collaborate across teams and enjoy creating new and exciting fundraising appeals and campaigns. Most importantly you must have a passion for fundraising and the ambition to grow income and increase donor recruitment and retention.

Senior Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager

We are seeking a tenacious and results driven Senior Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager to support the development and delivery a brand new strategy for high-value giving.

Position: Senior Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager

Location: Hybrid with occasional travel to Warwick, London, Birmingham 

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 21st April

Interview: W/C 28th April

The Role

As Senior Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager you will role model first class relationship management, hold a portfolio of high profile relationships across partnerships and philanthropy.

You will work closely with the Assistant Director of Fundraising (Philanthropy & Partnerships) to drive high-value fundraising strategies, manage strategic partnerships, and lead a motivated team. You will oversee income generation, ensure best-in-class partnership management, and play a vital role in operational planning and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the Partnerships & Philanthropy team to achieve ambitious income targets.

• Develop and implement high-value fundraising strategies to support both restricted and unrestricted income.

• Manage a portfolio of key relationships and strategic partnerships, ensuring exceptional stewardship.

• Oversee pipeline management, prospect research, and strategic fundraising priorities.

• Work closely with finance to manage VAT, Gift Aid, and GDPR compliance.

• Create compelling fundraising materials, reports, and engagement strategies.

• Collaborate with senior leadership and external stakeholders to advance strategic partnerships.

• Ensure all fundraising activities align with best practices, regulations, and data protection policies.

• Represent the organisation at key meetings and sector events, bringing insights to enhance fundraising efforts.

About You

As Senior Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager you will be a passionate and results-driven fundraising professional with a proven track record in securing and managing high-value partnerships. With deep knowledge of philanthropy and corporate giving, you excel at building strong relationships and delivering impactful fundraising strategies.

Essential skills and experience include: 

• Experienced fundraiser with expertise in partnerships and philanthropic giving.

• Proven success in securing and managing six-figure partnerships.

• Strong relationship manager with experience working with senior staff, volunteers, and stakeholders.

• Knowledgeable in philanthropy with insight into donor motivations, giving mechanisms, and trends, particularly in the health charity sector.

• Skilled project manager able to balance multiple priorities and collaborate across teams.

• Effective leader with line management experience, capable of motivating and supporting a busy team.

• Financially proficient with experience in budgeting, Excel, and CRM/database management.

• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills.

• Highly organised and detail-oriented, committed to delivering results.

Benefits Include:

• 10% Employers Pension Contribution

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays as a minimum

• Flexible Working

• 2 hours per week Wellbeing time out for full time staff

• Apprenticeships, training and development opportunities

• Health Cash Plan

• Company Rewards

• Plus many more great staff benefits!

Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role, how you meet the criteria of the role. The covering letter should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

Equality and Diversity

The charity is committed to inclusivity and representing the diversity of the communities, it serves. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community. Applicants will be treated fairly throughout the recruitment process, and the team will ensure there is no unfair discrimination on the basis of race, ethnic origin, disability, gender, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation or any other relevant characteristic.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy, Senior Fundraising Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Philanthropy Lead, Corporate & Philanthropy Fundraising Manager, Senior Manager – Partnerships & Major Giving, Head of Corporate & Philanthropy Fundraising, Senior Relationship Manager, Major Gifts & Partnerships Manager, Senior Development Manager, Director of Partnerships & Philanthropy. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.