Charity Fundraising Strategist

7 hours ago


Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom Merrifield Consultants Full time

Merrifield Consultants is a leading consulting firm that supports charities in Surrey.

We are currently working with The Rainbow Children's Trust, a renowned charity that provides vital support to families affected by life-threatening or terminal illnesses.

As our new Philanthropy Manager, you will be responsible for driving the growth of a portfolio of existing supporters and new prospects giving at the five and six figure gift level. Your primary focus will be on generating major gifts from new donors.

This role has line management responsibility for three experienced fundraisers who manage their own portfolios of Major Donors, Trusts, and Foundations.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven experience as a Philanthropy Manager with a track record of achieving challenging income targets and effective prospect management.
  • A background in a children's charity or SME with ownership of strategic planning.
  • Poised, confident and convincing communication skills, including negotiation, presentation, and networking.

The estimated salary for this role is £60,000-£70,000 per annum, depending on experience. This is a full-time, permanent position with hybrid working arrangements (3 days in the office).



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