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Philanthropy Manager

2 months ago


salford, United Kingdom University of Salford Full time

Philanthropy Manager – Trusts & Foundations   

We have an exciting opportunity here at the University of Salford for an experienced fundraiser to join our Philanthropy, Alumni and Supporter Engagement team. If successful, you will lead on securing significant levels of funding from charitable trusts and foundations to support the delivery of our institution’s bold mission of addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges and innovating to enrich lives. This brand-new role will enable us to continue driving forward our ambition to conduct world-leading research in cutting-edge facilities across several campuses, enabling access for students from a wide range of backgrounds and supporting the delivery of vital outreach into our local community. In the coming years, philanthropy will play a greater role than ever in helping us achieve our goals.  

You will:  

  • engage with senior colleagues across the university and beyond to identify new opportunities and craft powerful and compelling proposals.  
  • develop and manage a portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, building relationships with trustees and chief executives.  
  • deliver initial pitches, write outstanding funding bids and attend interviews to discuss major funding applications, within a highly competitive space.  
  • manage a highly complex pipeline of funding bids across schools and priorities at the university and in partnership with external delivery partners.   
  • possess energy, flair, creativity, and very strong people and communications skills with a focus on delivering targets and results. 

The University of Salford has a deep history and extensive experience of transforming lives. Since our establishment in 1967, we have educated hundreds of thousands of people, teaching critical skills that have a real and profound impact on the world: constructing our cities, powering our healthcare, driving technological innovation, founding and leading business, tackling the climate crisis, championing a fairer society and celebrating our arts, culture and heritage.   

Salford as a city has its roots in innovation, creativity and welfare. We are a city who has always dared to do things differently, with a core focus on social impact and community benefit. Professor Nic Beech joined our university as Vice-Chancellor in October 2023 with a vision of innovating to enrich lives : enabling healthier living, building prosperity & equity, developing creativity and innovation and improving sustainability. As Salford approaches 100 years of being a city, we have a big, bold vision to do things differently as a university. In collaboration with education providers, businesses and third sector organisations across the region, we aim to jointly address the challenges and barriers we know our communities face, and philanthropy will play a pivotal role in addressing this.  

 

What’s in it for you?  

/ Competitive salary – and excellent USS pension scheme.  

/ Very generous annual leave (32 days plus bank holidays and winter closure) with the option to purchase more.  

/ Enhanced maternity leave package.   

/ Flexible working – we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance  

/ Professional development – we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential 

/ Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford and we value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences.  

Location: Salford - Peel Park Campus