Philanthropy jobs

Do you want to be part of a passionate team and help support a lifesaving cause? If so then read on for more details as to how you can work for our Charity!

The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead is responsible for overseeing income generation from corporate partners and growing high-value support from major donors to fund the vital work of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

This newly created role will develop and implement strategies and plans across two areas:

• Oversee a team focused on building and maintaining corporate partnerships with businesses across our six-county operating region, covering Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, and Worcestershire.
• Engage major donors and secure transformative gifts both on an individual basis as well as part of a bespoke programme.  

The Corporate Partnerships and Philanthropy Lead will be responsible for ensuring effective prospecting and exceptional supporter stewardship, maximising income generation in the short, medium and long term.

The role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced high-value fundraiser to work in close collaboration with our CEO and senior leadership team, and Chair and wider board of Trustees, to develop these two key income streams.

The post holder will be creative, an outstanding communicator, and a natural networker, skilled in unlocking new opportunities and securing transformational five and six-figure gifts.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity where mental health, wellbeing, and support is at the heart of what they do. We are recruiting their Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager, which is a brand new role for the charity. 

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working 2 days per week from their office in Oxford. 

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading and developing the Charity’s philanthropy and partnerships donor base, focusing on building and nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners as well as legacy and in-memory supporters (larger funders).
This plays a pivotal role in shaping the charity’s fundraising strategy, identifying major funding opportunities and creating impactful engagement strategies to secure long-term financial support for the charity’s sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Develop and implement a comprehensive Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) fundraising strategy to drive fundraising activities and support long-term sustainability. This includes overseeing the cultivation and stewardship of major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners as well as legacy and in-memory supporters (larger funders). 
•  Report on income and expenditure targets, ensuring targets are met and assisting with budget setting. 
•  Cultivate, solicit and steward relationships with larger funders, ensuring strong and sustained engagement. 
•  Develop tailored proposals and partnership packages aligned with potential partners’ priorities and interests.
•  Manage, identify and build relationships with key corporate funders, negotiate and manage agreements, ensuring clear communication of expected deliverables. 
•  Oversee and manage all trust and foundation opportunities, identifying potential funders whilst monitoring and reporting on deliverables and outcomes ensuring timely delivery of all requirements, ensuring compliance with regulations. 
•  Develop compelling, tailored proposals and partnership packages to align with the interests and priorities of potential partners, demonstrating impact. 
•  Plan and execute donor stewardship events and activities to enhance engagement and retention. Ensure that donor recognition and communications are carried out with precision, ensuring donors feel valued and informed. 
•  Manage, track and utilise CRM systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics) to maintain up-to-date donor data, track progress and provide concise and timely reports on fundraising activities and income and expenditure reports. Analyse donor trends and engagement metrics to optimise fundraising strategies.

Person Specification: 

•  Demonstrable experience in a senior fundraising role, with a proven track record in securing major funds from larger funders. 
•  Exceptional major donor management skills, with experience in donor stewardship, partnership development and engagement strategies that build long-term relationships. 
•  Extensive knowledge and understanding of targeting, segmentation and response analysis. 
•  Persuasive written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling applications, proposals and donor communications. Capable of tailoring messaging for different audiences and ensuring clarity, consistency and emotional impact. 
•  Experience of managing a fundraising team and assisting with recruitment and team development. 
•  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and manage relationships at all levels, both internally and externally. 
•  A strategic outlook with the ability to identify fundraising opportunities and take the initiative to drive growth.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you’ll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.

You’ll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you’ll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.

With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.

Who are we looking for?

To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.

We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.

Person specification:

• Strategic thinker with significant experience of developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
• Expert knowledge of philanthropy fundraising methodology and current philanthropic trends.
• Experience writing successful five/six-figure high-value proposals to corporates and trusts and foundations.
• Good planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple activities with conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to motivate and influence others.
• Demonstrable success in stewarding supporters/donors, corporate partners, and trusts and foundations.

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK. 

Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2025

As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.

Senior Philanthropy Officer.

Salary: £36,500 per annum.

Location: Remote (with frequent travel to London).

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week.

Benefits:  

• 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays pro rata, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave. 
• Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities. 
• Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages. 
• Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover. 
• Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts. 

Why Action for Children?  

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It is the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives. 

A bit about the role 

Action for Children aims to deliver substantial growth from our high value audience over the next five years, with the Philanthropy & Trusts team playing a vital part of that ambition. Together with the Events and High Value and Corporate Operations teams, we will drive income from high-net-worth individuals and trusts and foundations, develop new and existing committed relationships, and offer exceptional supporter experiences.

It's an exciting time to join the Philanthropy team at Action for Children, and we are looking for a collaborative, energised and forward-thinking individual to join our ambitious team of major donor fundraising professionals. As we move into a new strategy period, focus will be placed on growing our pipeline of major donor supporters and prospects, maximising the potential of existing relationships, and innovating new products to reach new audiences and unlock transformative gifts.

Together we aim to deliver a high-quality philanthropy programme to our supporters whilst raising significant income to support vulnerable children across the UK.

As Senior Philanthropy Officer, you will manage and drive forward activity to secure significant multi-year donations from major donors and family foundations, supporting organisational priority projects and services alongside unrestricted funding. You will be responsible for developing a pipeline to maximise income for key areas of growth and identifying and developing long lasting relationships.

You'll help to create brighter futures by:

• Delivering an annual individual income target, focussing on securing 4- 5 figure donations from major donors and family foundations.
• Initiate and develop long-term relationships with individual donors and family foundations.
• Develop and implement bespoke solicitation and stewardship plans for a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects.
• Contribute to a communication and stewardship programme, using excellent writing skills to translate complex information into compelling proposals and reports for high-value audiences.
• Collaborate with fundraising colleagues to track and report on prospecting activities.

Let's talk about you 

• Relevant experience of major donor fundraising with an excellent track record of initiating new relationships and securing four and ideally five figure gifts.
• Proven experience of developing, networking, and enhancing donor relationships.
• The ability to manage a complex pool of prospect and donors, devising clear donor solicitation plans with the aim of securing long term financial philanthropic support.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to digest large amounts of complex information and financial data and craft compelling communications, including funding proposals and impact reports for donors.
• Experience developing effective working relationships across an organisation, including with senior staff and volunteers.

Please see the Job Description for the full list of accountabilities and requirements. 

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.

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Closing Date: Monday 21^st April 2025.

Interviews will be week commencing 28^th April 2025.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity where mental health, wellbeing, and support is at the heart of what they do. We are recruiting their Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager, which is a brand new role for the charity. 

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working 2 days per week from their office in Oxford. 

The Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager is responsible for leading and developing the Charity’s philanthropy and partnerships donor base, focusing on building and nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners as well as legacy and in-memory supporters (larger funders).
This plays a pivotal role in shaping the charity’s fundraising strategy, identifying major funding opportunities and creating impactful engagement strategies to secure long-term financial support for the charity’s sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

•  Develop and implement a comprehensive Philanthropy and Partnerships (P&P) fundraising strategy to drive fundraising activities and support long-term sustainability. This includes overseeing the cultivation and stewardship of major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners as well as legacy and in-memory supporters (larger funders). 
•  Report on income and expenditure targets, ensuring targets are met and assisting with budget setting. 
•  Cultivate, solicit and steward relationships with larger funders, ensuring strong and sustained engagement. 
•  Develop tailored proposals and partnership packages aligned with potential partners’ priorities and interests.
•  Manage, identify and build relationships with key corporate funders, negotiate and manage agreements, ensuring clear communication of expected deliverables. 
•  Oversee and manage all trust and foundation opportunities, identifying potential funders whilst monitoring and reporting on deliverables and outcomes ensuring timely delivery of all requirements, ensuring compliance with regulations. 
•  Develop compelling, tailored proposals and partnership packages to align with the interests and priorities of potential partners, demonstrating impact. 
•  Plan and execute donor stewardship events and activities to enhance engagement and retention. Ensure that donor recognition and communications are carried out with precision, ensuring donors feel valued and informed. 
•  Manage, track and utilise CRM systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics) to maintain up-to-date donor data, track progress and provide concise and timely reports on fundraising activities and income and expenditure reports. Analyse donor trends and engagement metrics to optimise fundraising strategies.

Person Specification: 

•  Demonstrable experience in a senior fundraising role, with a proven track record in securing major funds from larger funders. 
•  Exceptional major donor management skills, with experience in donor stewardship, partnership development and engagement strategies that build long-term relationships. 
•  Extensive knowledge and understanding of targeting, segmentation and response analysis. 
•  Persuasive written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling applications, proposals and donor communications. Capable of tailoring messaging for different audiences and ensuring clarity, consistency and emotional impact. 
•  Experience of managing a fundraising team and assisting with recruitment and team development. 
•  Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and manage relationships at all levels, both internally and externally. 
•  A strategic outlook with the ability to identify fundraising opportunities and take the initiative to drive growth.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

We are looking for a Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager to lead and develop a philanthropy and
partnerships donor base, focusing on building and nurturing relationships with major donors, trusts and foundations, corporate partners as well as legacy and in-memory supporters (larger funders).

This is a hybrid role with 2 days a week in the Oxford office.

The Charity
A social welfare charity committed to providing financial, emotional and practical support and services.

You will be joining a long standing well respected organisation with access to there competitive employee benefits which include, Free onsite parking, Options for flexible working, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance (3 x salary) and a Pension scheme that offers 10% employer contribution.

The Role
Cultivate, solicit and steward relationships with larger funders, ensuring strong and sustained engagement.

Manage, identify and build relationships with key corporate funders, negotiate and manage agreements.

Develop compelling, tailored proposals and partnership packages to align with the interests and priorities of potential partners, demonstrating impact.

Plan and execute donor stewardship events and activities to enhance engagement and retention.

The Candidate
Demonstrable experience in a senior fundraising role, with a proven track record in securing major funds from larger funders.

Exceptional major donor management skills, with experience in donor stewardship, partnership development and engagement strategies that build long-term relationships.

Persuasive written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop compelling applications, proposals and donor communications.

Experience of managing a fundraising 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, 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.

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.

Associate Head of Philanthropy: Individuals
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
£56,195 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 21 April 2025

About the role:

The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.

The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.

Key areas of responsibility:

The Associate Head of Philanthropy: Individuals will be responsible for:

• Maximising income from individuals for a range of capital and revenue projects by securing six and seven-figure gifts
• Supporting senior colleagues, including the Head of Philanthropy and Director of Advancement in cultivating new relationships at this exciting time in the Museum's history
• Actively stewarding an established portfolio of donors
• Developing and leading a high-performing team of HNWI-focused fundraisers

About you:

Above all else, the post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing senior relationships with major funders in the cultural or heritage sector is essential. As is experience of consulting and influencing internal stakeholders, at all levels, and outstanding communication skills.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site, as required, several days a week.

This historic performing arts organisation is here to transform, create, agitate and excite. It's a hub of inspiration where artists and emerging talent create extraordinary work and where young people can grow creatively as individuals. They now require an Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy to cover a 13-month maternity contract starting this Summer. 

The Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy will provide motivational leadership of the talented Partnerships and Philanthropy team and as a member of the Senior Management Team, will contribute to the leadership and the overall strategic direction of the organisation. You will deliver the Partnerships and Philanthropy income targets as well as building a pipeline to achieve growth in key income streams for future years in line with the three-year strategy. In 2026, the organisation will hold its biannual Gala, and as Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy, you and your team will be responsible for delivering this successfully.  

To be successful, you will have proven ability to achieve income targets and secure significant new income both personally and by empowering your team. You will bring expertise in major donor and/or corporate fundraising, and you will be a strategic and experienced team leader and manager. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and make an impact during this first year of a new strategic period. 

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at and Femke Vorstman at .

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.  

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Partnerships & Philanthropy Executive

We are seeking a Partnerships and Philanthropy Executive to play a vital role in supporting the generation of income from high-audiences, ensuring that the charity can be there to support everyone to get the healthcare they deserve.

Position: Partnerships & Philanthropy Executive

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

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Hours: Full Time 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 21st April

Interview: W/C 28th April

The Role

As a Partnerships & Philanthropy Executive, you will play a pivotal role in managing a portfolio of high-value supporters across corporate, philanthropic, and charitable trust income streams. You will support the cultivation and recruitment of supporters to the high-value giving club, while collaborating closely with the Partnerships & Philanthropy Team to develop and deliver impactful, multi-year partnerships that help to provide essential healthcare support.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with a diverse portfolio of philanthropic and corporate supporters, creating bespoke solicitation and stewardship plans.

• Collaborate with the Partnerships & Philanthropy Team to cultivate and steward key relationships, including working with membership teams and arranging visits to funded projects.

• Oversee the cultivation and stewardship of Payroll Giving Partnerships, creating impactful communications and reporting.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with philanthropy teams across member charities.

• Maintain up-to-date donor records on the fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge) and support reporting requirements.

• Ensure due diligence is completed and gift agreements are in place with the support of the Partnerships & Philanthropy Operations Team.

• Contribute to planning, budgeting, and reporting on portfolio progress.

• Work proactively within the wider fundraising team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative environment.

• Collaborate across the directorate to maximize supporter lifetime value and achieve fundraising goals.

You will be expected to uphold best practices in supporter engagement, ensuring all activities comply with charity law, GDPR, and industry standards, while contributing to the overall success of the team and the charity’s mission. 

About You

You will need to be an excellent communicator, both in person and in writing, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and build strong relationships. Your exceptional project management skills enable you to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively, while maintaining a high standard of work.

A true team player, you will thrive in collaborative environments and work well to commissioned briefs, always ensuring goals are met. Passionate and driven, you are committed to delivering results with a structured and detail-oriented approach.

While not essential, an understanding of fundraising, particularly through partnerships and philanthropic relationships, would be an asset, helping you contribute effectively to our fundraising goals.

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 Partnerships & Fundraising Executive, Corporate Partnerships Executive, Philanthropy & Development Officer, Fundraising Partnerships Officer, Strategic Partnerships Executive,

Corporate Relations Executive, Philanthropy Officer, Major Gifts Executive, Development Executive, Relationship Manager. 

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

This historic performing arts organisation is here to transform, create, agitate and excite. It's a hub of inspiration where artists and emerging talent create extraordinary work and where young people can grow creatively as individuals. They now require an Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy to cover a 13-month maternity contract starting this Summer. 

The Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy will provide motivational leadership of the talented Partnerships and Philanthropy team and as a member of the Senior Management Team, will contribute to the leadership and the overall strategic direction of the organisation. You will deliver the Partnerships and Philanthropy income targets as well as building a pipeline to achieve growth in key income streams for future years in line with the three-year strategy. In 2026, the organisation will hold its biannual Gala, and as Associate Director of Partnerships and Philanthropy, you and your team will be responsible for delivering this successfully.  

To be successful, you will have proven ability to achieve income targets and secure significant new income both personally and by empowering your team. You will bring expertise in major donor and/or corporate fundraising, and you will be a strategic and experienced team leader and manager. This is an exciting time to join the organisation and make an impact during this first year of a new strategic period. 

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at and Femke Vorstman at .

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.  

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Philanthropy Manager: Individuals
Advancement
Full-time, 41 hours per week (including one hour paid lunch break)
Permanent
Circa £42,000 per annum
Application deadline: 12pm (midday) on Monday 21 April 2025

About the role:

The British Museum is embarking on one of the most significant cultural redevelopment projects undertaken anywhere in the world. will transform the Museum for the 21st century while staying open, maintaining the founding commitment to keep the collection safe and accessible to the public for generations to come.

The Philanthropy Team, as a key function of Advancement, will play a vital role in enabling the Museum's vision for the future. As such, the team is expanding, with new roles created to accommodate priority projects including a major acquisition campaign, capital and increased revenue targets for exhibitions and core work.

Key areas of responsibility:

The Philanthropy Manager: Individuals will be responsible for:

• Maximising income from individuals for a range of capital and revenue projects by securing five and six-figure gifts
• Supporting senior colleagues, including the Associate Head of Philanthropy (Individuals) and Head of Philanthropy in cultivating new relationships at this exciting time in the Museum's history
• Actively stewarding an established portfolio of donors
• Ensuring the highest standards of information management

About you:

Above all else, the post holder will need to be a pro-active, results-driven individual who remains focused and productive under pressure. Solid experience of managing relationships with major funders in the cultural or heritage sector is essential as are outstanding communication skills.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum's remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. The Museum is a leading visitor attraction, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies, the Sutton-Hoo finds, and the Lewis Chessmen. The Museum also holds an extensive collection of prints and drawings spanning 600 years, including works by the greatest graphic artists such as Dürer, Michelangelo and Rembrandt.

You can view a selection of our impressive collection of prints and drawings in our .

The Museum offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme (find out what benefits a civil service pension provides).
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections.
• Interest-free travel, bicycle, and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details:

If you have any additional needs that we should be aware of in order to support you with your application, please provide details

The British Museum is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from unlawful discrimination or harassment. We value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to a Museum which represents world culture. The Museum is committed to ensuring that no job applicant suffers unlawful discrimination because of any protected characteristics. Our recruitment procedures aim to ensure that individuals are treated because of their relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

We offer a flexible way of working that allows our employees to work remotely in a way that suits them and the organisation. We welcome questions and conversations at interview stage about how flexible working could work for you. We would typically see this role as working on site, as required, several days a week.

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.