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Sarcoma UK is the only UK charity dedicated solely to supporting everyone affected by sarcoma, a rare cancer that too often goes unnoticed. Over the last five years, philanthropy has really grown and developed to a core area of growth. Thanks to the generosity of our major donors, trusts and foundations, we have secured transformational gifts, funded vital research including dedicated PhD studentships, and built a loyal community of supporters who are deeply connected to our work. We are incredibly proud of what has been achieved, and we are ready for the next chapter.

We now want to build on that success, continuing to grow our income while developing long-term, meaningful relationships with the people and organisations who make our work possible. As our Philanthropy and Individual Giving Manager, you will lead our major donor programme, personally managing a portfolio of generous supporters, alongside high value trust applications, our Big Give campaigns and the growth of our Group Funds. You will work closely with our director of Fundraising, CEO, trustees and colleagues across every income stream, from our flagship gala stewardship events to the London Marathon, to make sure every supporter feels valued and inspired by the difference they make.

We are looking for someone with heaps of experience in securing and stewarding significant gifts, who can bring confidence, warmth and strategic vision to the role. You will help steer and nurture a dynamic, keen and successful philanthropy team, sharing your expertise and helping each of them thrive. If you are passionate about building relationships that change lives and want to be part of a small but ambitious charity where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

At Sarcoma UK, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Benefits:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Volunteering day per year
• Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
• Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
• Health and wellbeing:
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Therapy sessions
  • Wellbeing Group
  • Team activities throughout the year
• Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan

Our Promise: 

Everything we do is shaped by the people affected by sarcoma.

Our work is guided by five commitments:

• We are shaped and driven by people affected by sarcom: we listen to and learn from the experiences of patients and families.
• We are committed to equity: everyone affected by sarcoma should be able to access the same quality of care, information and support.
• We collaborate to make a bigger impact: we work with healthcare professionals, researchers, organisations and policymakers to achieve more together.
• We uphold the highest standards: we use evidence and expertise to push for better care, treatment and research.
• We are relentlessly ambitious: sarcoma is decades behind other cancers. We will use every opportunity to close that gap.

Job purpose

The Philanthropy and Individual Giving Manager will provide strategic leadership and direction for Sarcoma UK's high value fundraising portfolio, with a particular focus on major donors, supported by high value trusts and foundations and strategic individual giving programmes. This senior role is critical to transforming the organisation's capacity to secure transformational gifts and develop long-term philanthropic relationships that drive sustainable income growth.

With responsibility for a six-figure income target and oversight of key fundraising programmes, the post holder will develop innovative strategies, personally manage a portfolio of major donors and trust funders, and provide line management to the Trusts and Foundations Officer (supported by the Partnerships and Events Manager) as well as part-time line management support to the Senior Individual Giving Officer. The role requires an experienced fundraising professional who can operate at senior leadership levels.

Duties and key responsibilities

Strategic Fundraising Leadership

• Develop and implement a comprehensive high value fundraising strategy across major donors, trusts and foundations, and individual giving programmes, with major donor growth as the central priority.
• Set ambitious income targets, create innovative propositions, and provide strategic forecasting to senior leadership on performance, opportunities and risks.
• The post holder's time will be allocated approximately as follows:
  • 40% Major Donors and Trustee Engagement
  • 20% Trusts and Foundations
  • 10% Strategic Individual Giving Oversight and Donor Upgrading
  • 15% Research, Prospecting and Pipeline Development
  • 10% Line Management and Team Collaboration
  • 5% Strategy Development and Organisational Leadership

Major Donor Fundraising

• Manage a personal portfolio of 20 to 30 major donors (£5,000 to £100,000+ annually), with individual plans for cultivation, solicitation, upgrade and stewardship.
• Identify, cultivate and solicit new prospects through research and networking, conducting face-to-face meetings and developing compelling, tailored proposals.
• Partner with the CEO, trustees, senior volunteers and board members on key donor relationships, briefing them well and making the most of their networks.
• Design a year-round cultivation and stewardship programme including events, project visits, researcher meetings and VIP engagement opportunities.
• Create meaningful connections between donors and Sarcoma UK's work, building long-term partnerships.
• Support the growth and stewardship of our Group Funds, working with families and supporters to maximise their fundraising and help them feel connected to the impact of their support.

Trusts and Foundations

• Lead the trusts and foundations strategy, securing grants of £10,000 to £250,000+, and personally leading the highest value applications.
• Ensure robust grant compliance, reporting and stewardship for multi-year partnerships.

Big Give

• Lead our Big Give match funding campaigns, securing pledges from major donors, trusts and champions, and working with colleagues to deliver a successful campaign.

Individual Giving

• Oversee strategic direction for individual giving programmes, identifying upgrade opportunities into major giving and ensuring seamless donor journeys.

Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Line manage the Trusts and Foundations Officer and Senior Individual Giving Officer, providing supervision, development and strategic direction.
• Work collaboratively across all income streams, particularly the Glitter Ball and London Marathon, identifying opportunities to engage major donors, introduce new prospects and maximise income.
• Work collaboratively across Research, Policy, Support Services, Communications and Finance teams to identify fundable projects and develop compelling materials.

Data Management, Compliance and External Representation

• Maintain meticulous records on Raiser's Edge NXT, ensuring GDPR compliance and adherence to fundraising regulations.
• Provide regular performance reports, pipeline forecasting and KPI tracking.
• Act as a senior ambassador at external events, networking with high net worth individuals, trust representatives and sector leaders.
• Stay current on philanthropy trends, sarcoma research developments and fundraising best practice.

Other

• The role requires some travel to events and meetings throughout the UK. Some weekend or evening work will also be required and time off in lieu will be given.
• The post holder will be working in a developing environment and will therefore be required to undertake other appropriate duties as necessary for the efficient operation of Sarcoma UK.