Philanthropy Manager – Mid-Value

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the distinct dynamics of mid-value fundraising, balancing scale and personalisation, building structured relationship focused donor journeys and using data insight to drive upgrades and retention. You will:

• Shape and deliver the Special Giving (mid-value) strategy
• Develop and implement a clear growth strategy for donors giving up to £10,000
• Manage forecasting, income targets and KPIs
• Build structured upgrade pathways from mass-market into mid-value
• Establish clear qualification processes into major donor pipelines
• Grow our Emergency Fund
• Design a compelling mid-value proposition
• Develop engaging campaigns
• Ensure timely, high-quality stewardship and impact reporting
• Embed strong cross-team processes to maximise income opportunities
• Manage and grow a portfolio of mid-value donors
• Personally steward a portfolio of engaged mid-value supporters
• Deliver tailored communications, proposals and impact updates
• Identify and convert new prospects through data insight and targeted outreach
• Create meaningful engagement touchpoints that deepen commitment
• Lead and develop Line manage a Philanthropy Officer
• Develop systems and processes that enable scalable personalisation
• Contribute to the wider Philanthropy team strategy

We’re looking for a proven mid-value fundraiser who can demonstrate:

• Significant experience managing and growing mid-value donor portfolios (typically £1k–£10k)
• A track record of delivering income growth and meeting ambitious targets
• Strong experience designing donor journeys and upgrade strategies
• Confidence using data, insight and testing to optimise performance
• Excellent proposal and case-for-support writing skills
• Experience collaborating across marketing, digital and communications teams
• Line management experience (desirable but not essential)
• Strategic thinking with strong delivery discipline
• Experience within a large, complex charity environment is highly desirable.

Joining World Vision UK means becoming part of an energetic and flexible team committed to making a positive impact in the world. You will have the opportunity to work in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and dedication to humanitarian causes.

If you are looking to leverage your skills and experience in a role that offers both challenge and reward, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Together, we can create a better future for children in need.

All applicants must be willing to work within a Christian framework and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

How to apply: Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter (max 2 pages) stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description and why you are interested in this role.

Closing Date for applications: 13 March 2026

First stage interviews: W/C 16 March 2026 – In Person

We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified.

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. World Vision UK is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child-focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children; any offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

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