Senior Philanthropy Manager
Location: London (hybrid, typically 1 day per week in the London office)
Hours: 35 per week (Monday – Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Salary Range: £54,145 – £57,627 (DOE, plus Inner London Weighting £3,344, if applicable)
Do you want to play a key leadership role in our Philanthropy strategy? Are you ready to lead change in Partnerships & Philanthropy fundraising as we deliver our bold strategy to help people in crisis? If you are an experienced senior high‑value fundraiser and strategic thinker, then we might have the job for you!
A Day in the life of our Senior Philanthropy Manager
In this vital role you’ll maintain and grow relationships with existing major donors, working closely with leadership to secure six‑figure gifts through insight‑driven account plans. You’ll deliver an exceptional supporter experience by collaborating with internal teams to build deep, lasting engagement.
Additionally, you’ll focus on maximizing emergency appeals to boost immediate revenue and build a sustainable pipeline of long‑term supporters.
You’ll also be playing a key role in delivering bold change and growth that is rooted in the increasing need for our services. You’ll be accountable for ensuring that we have ambitious and credible strategies in place across our various income streams.
You’ll drive cross‑team collaboration and share best practice and effective ways of working. You’ll provide vital senior strategic expertise and coaching/management support.
Your passion and commitment will help to drive essential engagement and income growth.
The role of Senior Philanthropy Manager might be for you if…
- You’ve a proven track record of securing six‑figure gifts from philanthropy donors and achieving income targets.
- You have a deep understanding of Partnerships & Philanthropy fundraising. You’re motivated by working closely with high‑value supporters to deliver impact for vulnerable people.
- You take the initiative. You have a can‑do attitude with vision and flair for spotting new opportunities and solving complex challenges.
- You’ve demonstrable ability to develop and deliver complex, compelling, co‑created funding propositions.
- You are motivated by facilitating excellent supporter experience and driving excellence.
- You’re a strong communicator. You can deliver an engaging message using different platforms (in person, virtually). You can negotiate with stakeholders and influence them to get results.
Benefits
- Flexible working: Remote and hybrid working, flexitime, compressed hours, and job sharing.
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Learning & Development: A range of career & learning opportunities.
- Discounts: Blue Light Discount Card, Tickets For Good & employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP) & Headspace App.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
Equal Opportunity
We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Carers Confident employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive, equitable and wellbeing‑focused culture where everyone feels safe, valued and can thrive. Guided by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Strategy, we foster belonging, psychological and physical wellbeing, and work to remove barriers to fair opportunities. Grounded in compassion and anti‑racist practice, we listen to diverse voices, value lived experience and create environments where staff and volunteers can succeed.
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