Philanthropy Manager

OverviewWe are working with a well-established London-based charity that supports thousands of people each year, and we are recruiting an ambitious Philanthropy Manager to join their fundraising team at a pivotal moment of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a high-impact role in shaping and significantly expanding the charity's philanthropy programme, with a focus on major donors, individual giving, and legacies.Base pay rangeLocation: City of LondonContract Type: Permanent, Full-TimeWorking Pattern: HybridHours: 39 hours per weekThis range is provided by G-NIUS | Powered by Goodman Masson. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Role overviewTake a lead role in shaping and growing our philanthropy programme with a particular focus on major donor relationships, five- and six-figure gifts, and legacy giving. Build, inspire, and personally steward a portfolio of high-value supporters and prospects. Work closely with the Head of Philanthropy to create tailored cultivation and stewardship plans and write compelling, high-quality proposals and reports. Develop and deliver individual-giving and legacy-marketing campaigns. Line-manage the Senior Supporter Care and Finance Coordinator. Manage complex, cross-team projects and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation. Ensure all activity is GDPR-compliant and follows best-practice safeguarding principles.ResponsibilitiesTake a lead role in shaping and growing our philanthropy programme with a particular focus on major donor relationships, five- and six-figure gifts, and legacy givingBuild, inspire, and personally steward a portfolio of high-value supporters and prospectsWork closely with the Head of Philanthropy to create tailored cultivation and stewardship plans and write compelling, high-quality proposals and reportsDevelop and deliver individual-giving and legacy-marketing campaignsLine-manage the Senior Supporter Care and Finance CoordinatorManage complex, cross-team projects and collaborate with colleagues across the organisationEnsure all activity is GDPR-compliant and follows best-practice safeguarding principlesRequirementsProven track record of securing and stewarding five- and six-figure gifts from individual donorsSignificant experience of building long-term relationships with high-value supportersStrong experience of individual-giving and/or legacy fundraising campaignsExcellent written and verbal communication skills - able to write persuasive, tailored proposals and present with confidenceExperience of line management or leading project teams/volunteersHighly organised, numerate, and able to manage a busy pipeline and meet income targetsConfident user of CRM databases, email marketing platforms, and Microsoft OfficeCreative and strategic thinker with a passion for innovation in fundraisingA clear understanding of GDPR and safeguarding in a charity contextEmpathy with our mission and a commitment to supporting people affected by domestic abuse, modern slavery, and mental health challengesLived experience of the issues we support is welcomed and valuedOpportunity to play a pivotal role in growing a successful philanthropy programmeSupportive and collaborative fundraising teamPension scheme, and other charity-sector benefitsOngoing training and professional developmentThe chance to make a tangible difference to thousands of lives every yearEmployment detailsLocation: City of LondonContract Type: Permanent, Full-TimeWorking Pattern: HybridHours: 39 hours per weekReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at G-NIUS | Powered by Goodman Masson by 2xGet notified about new Fundraising Manager jobs in City Of London, England, United Kingdom. #J-18808-Ljbffr