We are looking for a hands on Head of Philanthropy to lead on trusts and foundations and major donor income for a small, innovative health charity.
This is a remote role within the UK, with monthly travel to London and/or Leeds.
The Charity
A creative, innovative health charity that has grown from strength to strength, offering fantastic benefits, including flexible working, generous life assurance and pension scheme, and a committed learning and development budget for each staff member.
The Role
You will join the SMT to work alogisde various stakeholders to deliver the philanthropy income stream with a focus on Trust and Major Donor giving.
Your first 6 months:
Familiarise yourself with the fundraising strategy and your role in operationalising it.
Continue to submit applications to deliver against the 2025/26 pipeline which include small, medium and larger trust funders.
Send out stewardship communications to past and current funders.
Support major donor communications.
In your first 12 months :
When you are more established in the team and your work, you will aim to scale your success, continuing to deliver the annual income target, whilst making the case for team expansion in line with the Fundraising Strategy.
Lead the Fundraising Committee, lead major donor programme develoment and delivery.
Develop case for the recruitment of an additional UK fundraising team member (e.g. Trusts Fundraiser)
Work with the internal team to understand our plans to move into the US market
The Candidate
A creative, hands on fundraiser, happy to lead the startegic and donor facing aspects of high value fundirasing.
A demonstrable track record of securing significant gifts from a range of trusts and foundations.
An ability to write and submit a regular stream of applications.
Experience of researching and writing high-quality, well-structured and persuasive communication materials, and delivering convincing verbal presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
Experience in working with major donors/high net worth individuals, ideally of setting up an income stream to support high net worth giving.
An understanding of funders needs, and how to meet these needs through thorough and relevant research, and creating compelling applications for support.
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Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Fundraising Manager
Permanent
£32,000 per annum + £4,550 car allowance
Homebased with travel across Cheshire (excluding Chester) and East Manchester.
Full time, 35 hours per week
Interviews, asap
Start, asap
Are you skilled in inspiring and engaging local communities and able to drive income? Charity People are thrilled to be recruiting a passionate Fundraising Manager to work for a leading heart charity's Community Fundraising Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference by supporting lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases.
You will be responsible for building and managing relationships with individuals, groups, and businesses in the Chesire and Manchester region, helping them to achieve their fundraising goals. Your work will directly contribute to the charity's mission of creating a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
Key responsibilities:
- Achieve income targets by developing and managing a network of community fundraisers
- Identify and secure new fundraising and corporate partnership opportunities
- Provide excellent support and stewardship to fundraisers and volunteers
- Promote campaigns and represent the charity at local events
- Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to maximise impact
- Grow income through corporate partnerships, high-value networks, and individual giving
- Champion campaigns and events to boost visibility and engagement
You will bring:
- Experienced in fundraising, sales or community engagement
- Skilled in building relationships and motivating others
- Confident in managing multiple priorities and meeting targets
- A strong communicator and networker
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
- In possession of a full UK driving licence and access to a car
- Use data and insight to inform decisions and drive results
- Think creatively and solve problems with energy and purpose
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare and dental cover
- Generous pension scheme with up to 10 percent employer contribution
- Flexible working and family leave policies
- Support leave for life events
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and want to be part of a team that is brave, informed, compassionate and driven, Charity People would love to hear from you, and we would love to hear form those from all sectors.
Due to the nature of this role the successful candidate will need to live within the patch, so cheshire excluding Chester and can be based anywhere in Manchester
How to apply
Please apply with your CV, please send asap to avoid disappointment, candidates will be sent on a rolling basis. A supporting statement will be required for this role and this will be following contact with Zelda here at Charity People.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.