Major donor manager jobs in London

Fantastic opportunity for a Fundraising and Grants Manager 

Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) is a well-established and respected national charity offering specialist and expert advocacy and peer support to families bereaved by fatal domestic abuse. We have an exciting opportunity to build upon and grow our fundraising success to date, in the role ofFundraising and Grants Manager. We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional, with the drive and determination to manage all aspects of our fundraising function.

AAFDA is currently funded by statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, corporates, events and individuals. Under your management, you will identify, cultivate and grow these existing and new fundraising streams.As AAFDA’s Fundraising and Grants Manager, you will be responsible for oversight and growth of voluntary and statutory funding income, including from individuals (regular and one-off gifts, major donors and legacy giving), community groups, trusts and foundations, corporates, the statutory sector (including Police and Crime Commissioners) and other benefactors. Starting from a strong foundation with multiple opportunities for growth, you will lead on the delivery of our ambitious, multi-year, multi-disciplinary fundraising strategy with an annual fundraising plan agreed with senior management.  With keen funder and customer awareness, you will regularly monitor and review both the plan and the strategy, in addition to working closely with our Finance Manager to manage diverse income streams and achieve income targets to fund AAFDA’s unique support and advocacy work with families bereaved by fatal domestic abuse.  Holding responsibility for maintaining and developing the website and building social media programmes, you will undertake an ambassadorial approach in all activity to assist our CEO and Director of Services to lead and manage the AAFDA brand and corporate identity, with a focus on generating earned income, by extending awareness of what AAFDA does and how successful we are.

This is a permanent role, subject to funding, but we will work hard (alongside you!) to secure this.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Employee Assist Scheme

Application closing date: 11th September 2026 5pm 

We review applications on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this posting early if we find the right candidate, so early submission is strongly advised.

To apply please submit a supporting statement along with your CV.

Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the criteria in the person specification.  Please highlight and explain how you meet these in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse.  We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black or Minoritised backgrounds.

We are not currently able to accept applications if you do not hold permission to work in the UK.

Registered charity no: 1185078

The Talent Set is delighted to be working with an international development charity to recruit a Major Donor Manager.

This is an exciting time to join the organisation as it embarks on an ambitious new phase of growth. With a renewed focus on philanthropy, an expanding supporter base and ambitious plans for the next five years, the charity is investing in building deeper, long-term relationships with its major donors.

The Major Donor Manager will take ownership of a portfolio of loyal and committed supporters, managing relationships with individuals giving at the five-figure level and above. This is a highly relational fundraising role, ideal for someone who enjoys building meaningful connections, understanding what motivates donors and creating inspiring opportunities for transformational giving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the charity's major donor programme, managing a portfolio of HNWIs giving at the 5-figure+ level.
• Identify, qualify and cultivate new major donor prospects, managing a pipeline through proactive prospecting and existing wealth screening data.
• Develop and implement tailored cultivation and stewardship plans that deepen donor engagement and inspire long-term support.
• Prepare compelling funding proposals, personalised impact reports and donor communications.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues and senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for donor engagement and maximise philanthropic income.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in a philanthropy or major donor fundraising role, managing and securing gifts from HNWIs at the 4 or 5-figure level.
• Demonstrable success managing the full donor journey, from prospect research and pipeline development through to cultivation, solicitation and long-term stewardship.
• Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage, influence and inspire supporters and stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong written communication skills, with experience producing funding proposals, donor reports and tailored communications.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• A collaborative, self-motivated and relationship-focused fundraiser.

What’s on Offer

Salary: £42,000 - £45,000

Hybrid, Stevenage – 2 days a week

Full-time, permanent

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced relationship fundraiser to join Kids and play a key role in growing our philanthropic income. If you are passionate about building meaningful donor relationships and creating lasting impact for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), we'd love to hear from you.

Philanthropy and Relationships Manager

Location: Home-based with regular travel for face-to-face meetings
Hours: 36 hours per week (flexible working arrangements can be discussed at interview)
Salary: £35,000 per annum

About the Role

We're looking for an ambitious and motivated Philanthropy and Relationships Manager to lead the development of our major donor programme. Building on recent strategic recommendations, you will develop and deliver a sustainable fundraising programme that grows support from mid-level and major donors.

Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across the organisation, you will identify, cultivate and steward high-value supporters, creating compelling opportunities for them to invest in Kids' mission. You will play a vital role in securing significant gifts and developing long-term partnerships that help children and young people with SEND achieve their full potential.

This role offers the opportunity to shape and grow a portfolio of supporters while helping to create a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• Develop and implement a measurable strategy for philanthropic growth.
• Work closely with the Head of Fundraising to strengthen and embed a culture of philanthropy across Kids.
• Collaborate with colleagues to identify, cultivate and solicit major donor prospects.
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues on donor engagement and relationship management.

Relationship Management

• Build, manage and strengthen relationships with existing supporters.
• Understand donor motivations and create tailored engagement plans that inspire long-term support.
• Represent Kids at networking and cultivation events, building visibility and awareness of our work.
• Work collaboratively with service delivery teams to demonstrate the impact of donor support.

Prospect Development

• Manage and grow a mid-level giving programme.
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective donors through research, identification and outreach.
• Build and manage a portfolio of mid-level and major donor prospects.
• Work with the Events Manager to deliver engaging donor cultivation events.

Income Generation and CRM Management

• Take ownership of individual income targets and contribute to wider fundraising goals.
• Manage donor pipelines, forecasting and reporting through Donorfy CRM.
• Monitor performance and identify opportunities to maximise income growth.

Donor Communications

• Develop compelling cases for support and impact reports.
• Create personalised communications and proposals that align with donors' interests and motivations.
• Deliver a high-quality donor experience that encourages long-term engagement and investment.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Proven success in networking and relationship building that has resulted in financial support.
• Experience securing new gifts and developing new donor relationships.
• A strong track record of building and managing fundraising pipelines and supporter portfolios.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage high-value supporters.
• Experience using CRM systems and data to manage donor relationships, forecasting and reporting.
• Strong budgeting and financial forecasting skills.
• Experience researching and identifying prospective donors.
• Confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders, including CEOs, trustees and decision-makers.
• The initiative and resilience to build new relationships from the ground up.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families.
• An understanding of the policy and influencing landscape affecting children and young people with SEND.

Why Join Kids?

At Kids, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to creating brighter futures for disabled children, young people and their families. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a growing philanthropy programme, develop meaningful supporter relationships and secure transformational gifts that make a lasting difference.

Apply today and help us create life-changing opportunities for children and young people with SEND.

For further details about the role, responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the full Job Description attached.

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of suitable applications

Major Donor Fundraising Manager

These are ambitious times for the Charity and we now have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and professional individual with outstanding relationship building and influencing skills to join the dedicated Fundraising Department.

Position: Major Donor/Gifts Manager

Location: East Devon, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty/Hybrid (site attendance currently estimated to be one day per week, flexible working patterns considered, where required)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday

Salary: £41,200 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026.. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.

About the Role

As Major Gifts Manager, you will drive the development and delivery of the Major Gifts programme in line with agreed annual targets and the wider Fundraising Strategy. Working closely with the Head of Major Gifts, you will continuously evolve and strengthen the approach, ensuring a highly joined-up,

donor-centred model across the organisation, focusing on deepening high-value relationships,

increasing sustainable income, and building a strong, forward-looking pipeline of support.

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:

• Inputting into and delivering the Major Gifts Strategy and improving the Major Gift portfolio and performance.
• Delivering and reporting on agreed projects, fundraising targets and KPIs.
• Proactively identifying and delivering new fundraising donors and income growth opportunities within Major Gifts.
• Leading on selected donor cultivation and stewardship projects to support sustainable income growth in Major Gifts, including events and other opportunities;
• Personally securing, managing and stewarding a portfolio of active Mid-Value, Major Donors and Charitable Trusts, forging and maintaining strong and enduring relationships.
• Supporting and growing the Major Gifts cultivation programme and pipeline to grow funders’ understanding of the diversity of the charity’s work.
• Being agile to changing market conditions and trends and working with the Head of Major Gifts to relay this into cultivation and stewardship.

About You

We are looking for someone with experience of managing, developing, and delivering major gifts programmes, including trust and foundation income.

You will have:

• Proven ability to cultivate and secure new major gifts, alongside building and managing a robust future pipeline.
• Extensive experience of building and stewarding effective relationships with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, charitable trusts, and major donors.
• A well-developed understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and performance analysis to inform decision-making.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage clearly, confidently, and diplomatically with a range of stakeholders
• Strong track record of consistently meeting or exceeding personal fundraising targets.
• Advanced influencing skills, with the ability to deliver objectives through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders at all levels

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension.
• Life assurance – 2 x annual salary
• 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.
• Wellbeing team.
• Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
• Long service awards.
• Healthshield plan
• Free parking.
• Life assurance.
• Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

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Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP

Our client makes theatre that entertains and inspires using its creativity, expertise and unique reach. They share unforgettable stories with millions of audience members across the UK and around the world – on stage, on tour, in schools, on cinema screen and streaming at home. The organisation now requires a Senior Major Gifts Manager and Prospectus is pleased to lead the search.

The Senior Major Gifts Manager will play a crucial role in the theatre’s new Stories Start Here campaign, building on the successful major donor fundraising programme, acting as the key relationship manager for a portfolio of some of the closest and most passionate supporters. The postholder will identify, cultivate, solicit and secure major gifts of £25,000 and more, working collaboratively across the excellent Development department. Reporting to the Head of Major Gifts, the Senior Major Gifts Manager will support Development senior management, Trustees, and the Development in their solicitation of principal and major gifts.

The appointed candidate will have experience in a fundraising capacity with a successful track record of meeting targets and personally soliciting and securing five-figure philanthropic gifts. There will be evidence in your application of relationship management to proactively develop a portfolio of prospects and of demonstrable prospect research skills. You will need to write persuasively in this role and will have experience of creating compelling fundraising materials.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Business Development Manager

Part time - 3 days per week

£26,000 for 3 days per week (£43,333.33 fte)

Hybrid working - This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining home working with regular attendance at our office and key meetings.

Permanent

 

Prospex is a well-established youth charity celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. We are deeply embedded within the local community and are recognised for our expertise in supporting vulnerable children and young people across Islington. Our experienced and committed team delivers high-quality youth work that helps young people develop confidence, resilience and positive futures.

Over the past seven years, we have successfully strengthened and diversified our income base. Our funding comes from a broad range of sources, including charitable trusts and foundations, statutory grants and contracts, individual donors, community fundraising activities and, increasingly, corporate supporters. This diversified approach has helped us build financial stability and continue responding to local need.

This new role presents an exciting opportunity to build on these foundations and take our fundraising to the next level. The focus of our income generation will remain with successfully securing income from trusts and statutory sources however there is also potential to increase income across all funding streams. We see particular potential for growth in individual giving, major donors and corporate partnerships. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape and develop all these areas, making a lasting contribution to the charity's future sustainability and impact.

Prospex is a fantastic organisation to work for, with a strong sense of purpose and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of local young people. We have a supportive, collaborative culture where staff and trustees work closely together and recognise that fundraising is everyone's responsibility.

How to apply

 

Application is by way of CV with a Supporting Statement that should set out your motivations for applying and how your work experience to date meets the scope of the responsibilities. As a general guide, your Supporting Statement should be around two sides of A4.

 

Closing date: Sunday 20th September at Midnight

First interviews: 28th September

We are looking for the successful candidate to start around November 2026. This will allow for time to be spent with the current Business Development Manager. 

The Philanthropy Manager is responsible for the effective delivery of high value philanthropy activity, with a particular focus on major donors and high net worth individuals, including individuals engaged through the World Fellowship and other senior donor networks. The role delivers to agreed income targets across a defined donor portfolio, including securing multi-year commitments and progressing donors to higher giving levels.

Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy, the role manages a defined portfolio of donors and prospects, delivering high‑quality cultivation, stewardship and solicitation activity, predominantly focused on 5‑ and 6‑figure gifts. The Philanthropy Manager ensures that donor relationships are well managed, compliant, and supported by strong data, communications and engagement planning, contributing to sustainable income growth and world-class donor experience. The Manager also plays a key role in leading and supporting the major fundraising events – including concept development and design through to execution and follow-up.

The Strategic Partnerships Manager is a key member of the Freedom Fund's Strategic Partnerships team, supporting the growth of the organisation's private philanthropy portfolio (covering both institutional foundations and, occasionally, individual philanthropy). Reporting to the Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager – Institutional Foundations (SSPM), the postholder will work collaboratively with colleagues across the U.S., the U.K., and globally to advance fundraising from foundations and other philanthropic partners while contributing to broader fundraising priorities across the Strategic Partnerships team.

Working closely with the SSPM, the Manager will manage a growing portfolio of institutional funders with capacity to give up to $250,000 annually and will support on transformational funding relationships of $500,000 and above.

Interview process: 2 stage interview process: week commencing  14th September 2026

Please see the job description for all details.

Join BrainWaves at an exciting stage of growth and help build the sustainable income behind our ambitious plans to improve young people’s mental health.

This is a rare opportunity for a proactive fundraiser to take real ownership of a growing fundraising programme, working with experienced specialists while broadening your expertise across trusts, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving.

About BrainWaves Research

BrainWaves Research is a charity working to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing through research, education and collaboration.

We bring together scientists, educators, schools and young people to build a stronger understanding of adolescent mental health and translate evidence into practical support. Our work combines a major longitudinal research study with evidence-based educational resources for schools.

BrainWaves is a long-term collaboration involving the University of Oxford, Swansea University and The Day News & Media. We are entering an exciting stage of growth and are looking for a proactive and versatile Fundraising Manager to help secure the sustainable income needed to achieve our ambitions.

The opportunity

You will lead the day-to-day delivery of fundraising across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving, developing new opportunities as well as managing and growing existing relationships.

The role may particularly suit someone with strong experience in one area – most likely trusts and foundations or high-value giving – who is ready to broaden their expertise across a mixed portfolio.

You will work particularly closely with our fractional Fundraising Director, who will provide strategic direction and support, as well as experienced specialists in major gifts and events, senior volunteers and colleagues across BrainWaves.

This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy. We are looking for someone proactive, ambitious and organised who enjoys turning strategy into action, building relationships, improving systems and hitting targets. Above all, you will be passionate about our mission to improve young people’s mental health.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising and income growth

• Work with the Fundraising Director and COO to deliver BrainWaves’ fundraising strategy and annual income plan.

• Manage and grow a pipeline across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates and individual giving.

• Research and develop new prospects, partnerships and sustainable income opportunities.

• Prepare compelling cases for support, grant applications, proposals, presentations and donor communications.

• Take ownership of agreed income targets, deadlines and activity plans, monitoring performance and forecasting income.

• Manage funder and supporter relationships from initial approach through to reporting and stewardship.

Major donors, corporates and supporters

• Work with the Fundraising Director, trustees, senior volunteers and specialist advisers to identify, cultivate and steward high-value prospects.

• Build relationships with companies whose values and interests align with BrainWaves and develop appropriate partnership opportunities.

• Help develop our individual-giving programme, including appeals, regular giving and supporter journeys.

• Manage and improve our use of JustGiving and other digital fundraising platforms.

• Support donor and cultivation events, including prospect identification, communications and follow-up.

CRM, data and fundraising operations

• Take day-to-day ownership of BrainWaves’ CRM, ensuring supporter, prospect, donation and relationship records are accurate and up to date.

• Improve how the CRM is used for pipeline management, reporting, segmentation, stewardship and task management.

• Establish clear and consistent processes for recording and using fundraising information.

• Produce regular pipeline, income and forecasting reports and use data to identify opportunities, gaps and risks.

• Ensure information from JustGiving and other platforms is captured and followed up appropriately.

• Maintain high standards of data protection, fundraising compliance and data quality.

Collaborative working

• Work closely with the Fundraising Director and experienced freelance specialists in fundraising strategy, major gifts and events.

• Collaborate with colleagues across communications, research and operations to develop strong fundraising propositions and materials.

• Support trustees and senior volunteers in their fundraising activity.

• Attend occasional meetings and events, primarily in Oxford and London.

About you

You will be a confident and proactive fundraiser with strong experience in at least one income stream and an appetite to broaden your expertise.

You will be a persuasive communicator and excellent relationship builder, comfortable managing multiple prospects, deadlines and priorities. You will enjoy working in a small, evolving organisation where initiative is valued and will be effective working independently from home while staying closely connected to the wider team.

Most importantly, you will be motivated by ambitious targets and genuinely excited by BrainWaves’ mission.

Essential experience and skills

• Experience of securing income within a charity, university, research institution or other purpose-led organisation.

• Strong experience in at least one fundraising stream, such as trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates or individual giving.

• Evidence of meeting fundraising targets or contributing significantly to income growth.

• Experience of managing prospects from research and qualification through to solicitation and stewardship.

• Excellent written skills, including producing persuasive applications, proposals and donor communications.

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to understand complex information and turn it into a clear and compelling case for support.

• Experience of using a fundraising CRM to manage pipelines, records and reporting.

• Excellent organisation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• A proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach.

• A genuine commitment to BrainWaves’ purpose.

Desirable experience

• Experience across more than one fundraising income stream.

• Trusts and foundations and/or major donor fundraising experience.

• Experience of corporate partnerships.

• Experience of using and improving a CRM, particularly Beacon or a similar system.

• Experience of JustGiving or similar digital fundraising platforms.

• Experience of fundraising for mental health, young people, education, science, health or research.

• Knowledge of fundraising regulation and data protection.

• Experience of donor cultivation or fundraising events.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape and grow fundraising within an ambitious charity.

• Close working with an experienced Fundraising Director and senior fundraising specialists.

• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to broaden your fundraising experience.

• Meaningful work supporting research and education focused on adolescent mental health.

• A flexible, predominantly home-based role.

• 25 days’ annual leave pro rata.

• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after successful completion of a three-month probation period.

• Reasonable travel expenses for required meetings and events.

Global Head of Philanthropy

We are seeking an experienced philanthropy leader with a strong understanding of US giving to grow major donor income and lead an international Development Team.

Position: Global Head of Philanthropy
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Home-based, with frequent travel to London and the United States
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 21 August 2026

There is a strong preference for the successful candidate to be based in the UK, although applications from the United States or the Netherlands will also be considered.

About the role

This is an influential, hands-on fundraising role within an international charity protecting cultural heritage and supporting artisan communities.

Reporting to the COO and working closely with the President, you will develop and deliver a multi-year philanthropy strategy, with a particular focus on generating major donor income in the United States. You will also steward relationships across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and other emerging markets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing an established portfolio of major donors and prospects, typically giving between four and seven figures
• Personally securing major gifts through relationship building, tailored proposals and direct asks
• Supporting the President, COO and other senior leaders with high-value donor relationships
• Maintaining a strong major donor pipeline and delivering agreed income targets
• Mobilising Board members and ambassadors to strengthen networks and fundraising opportunities
• Leading and developing a small Development Team
• Setting clear objectives, priorities and performance measures
• Overseeing donor reporting, proposals, pitches and stewardship activity
• Improving CRM systems, data quality, forecasting and pipeline reporting
• Identifying and managing fundraising events and donor engagement opportunities
• Working across international teams to develop compelling donor communications

About you

You will be an accomplished philanthropy professional with strong knowledge of US giving and a proven record of managing major donor portfolios and generating significant income.

You will need:

• Substantial experience of US philanthropy, ideally within cultural heritage or a related field
• Evidence of personally securing major gifts
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Experience of donor reporting and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of CRM systems, ideally Salesforce
• A structured, organised and highly collaborative approach
• The confidence to work closely with senior leaders, Board members and influential stakeholders
• The ability and willingness to travel frequently to London and the United States
• Fluent written and spoken English

Candidates may be qualified by experience, and formal qualifications are not essential. Applicants must have the right to work in their country of residence, as visa sponsorship is not available.

About the organisation

The organisation is an international charity that works with artisan communities to protect and revitalise cultural heritage. Its programmes support traditional crafts, restore historic buildings and improve access to healthcare and education for artisans and their families.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter combined into one PDF document. Applications may close early if a high volume is received.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Director of Philanthropy, Head of Major Gifts, Head of Fundraising, Global Fundraising Director, Major Donor Manager, Development Director or Head of Development.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, NFP People.

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Fundraising Manager (maternity cover) role. This position involves managing and developing a portfolio of major donors, securing significant gifts, and delivering tailored stewardship to enhance supporter relationships and maximise income.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and expand a portfolio of major donors and HNWIs, cultivating long-term relationships through personalised engagement strategies.
• Secure donations ranging from five to seven figures by developing targeted fundraising plans aligned with organisational goals.
• Research and identify new prospects, qualifying leads, and maintaining a pipeline to support future income targets.
• Prepare compelling proposals, impact reports, and tailored communications to deepen donor engagement.
• Collaborate with senior leadership, trustees, and volunteers to facilitate donor meetings, presentations, and networking opportunities.
• Support strategic fundraising initiatives, including capital campaigns and targeted appeals, to diversify income streams.
• Maintain accurate records of all donor interactions and income forecasts within the CRM system, adhering to GDPR and organisational policies.
• Produce regular reporting on portfolio activity, pipeline status, and fundraising performance.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience managing relationships with major donors, HNWIs, or high-value clients, with a successful track record of securing significant gifts.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to develop personalised engagement plans.
• Strong prospect research abilities and experience using wealth screening tools or networks.
• Competent in managing fundraising pipelines and working towards income targets.
• Skilled in proposal writing, report development, and using CRM systems such as Salesforce or Raiser's Edge.
• Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, trustees, and volunteers.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently.
• Discreet, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent with a passion for supporting charitable causes.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £20 per hour
• Location: Remote
• Contract: Full time, initial 12 months

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Company Description

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

Job Description

We're looking for two ambitious Philanthropy Leads to join Marie Curie at an exciting time of growth.

As we invest significantly in philanthropy, you'll help secure transformational gifts, build relationships with high-net-worth supporters, and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the UK's most recognised charities.

This is a rare opportunity to join a team on an exciting growth journey and help build something truly transformational. The organisation is investing heavily in philanthropy, creating momentum, opportunity and the support needed to succeed

What you'll be doing

• Developing and delivering a strategy to secure significant philanthropic income from high-net-worth individuals
• Building and growing a pipeline of new prospects through research, networking and proactive relationship building
• Creating bespoke engagement plans that inspire supporters and deepen long-term commitment
• Leading five and six-figure funding conversations with confidence and credibility
• Partnering with senior leaders, trustees, patrons and volunteers to unlock networks and opportunities
• Representing Marie Curie externally and building relationships with influential audiences across the UK
• Helping shape the future of philanthropy at Marie Curie through innovation, insight and strategic thinking

What we're looking for

• A proven track record of securing major gifts or high-value partnerships
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and influencing senior decision-makers
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert opportunities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence making significant funding asks and managing long-term donor relationships
• Resilience, curiosity and a proactive approach to new business development
• A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a growing, ambitious team

You don't need to come from a charity major gifts background. We welcome applications from individuals with transferable experience in relationship-led, high-value environments, including fundraising, wealth management, private banking, business development, partnerships or other client-facing sectors.

Please see the full job description

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and a set of questions. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (plus London Weighting up to £3,500 where applicable)

Contract:Full time, perm

Based:Hybrid position, with 1–2 days per week based in Marie Curie offices or hospices, including some travel as required.

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

Additional Information

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Interim Philanthropy Manager
Salary: £46,000 - £50,000 per annum
Contract: Fixed-term contract for 4-6 months (with the possibility of extension)
Location: Central London / Hybrid (1 day per week in the office)
Hours: Full-time
Ideal start: September 2026

Help grow funding for LGBTQI rights worldwide
GiveOut is an award-winning international LGBTQI community foundation bringing together the LGBTQI community and allies to support global LGBTQI rights activism. Through philanthropy, donor engagement and grant-making, we help ensure LGBTQI organisations around the world have the resources they need to challenge inequality, defend rights and create lasting change.

We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Interim Philanthropy Manager to provide leadership and continuity during an important period of transition. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled fundraiser who can quickly build momentum, manage key donor relationships, support a talented team and help drive income generation across a diverse fundraising portfolio.

What you'll be doing

• Leading fundraising activity across major donors, individual giving, trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships and government funding.
• Managing and developing high-value donor and partner relationships, ensuring excellent stewardship and engagement.
• Overseeing priority funding applications, campaigns, reports and fundraising initiatives.
• Providing leadership, direction and support to the Philanthropy team during a period of change.
• Working collaboratively across fundraising, communications and grant-making to maximise impact and income.
• Monitoring fundraising performance, managing the pipeline and supporting planning for 2027.

What we're looking for
You'll bring:

• A strong track record of successful fundraising within the charity or non-profit sector.
• Experience managing significant donor, funder or partner relationships and securing funding opportunities.
• Strong people management and leadership skills, with the ability to provide stability and direction during change.
• Excellent communication skills, including developing compelling proposals, reports and donor communications.
• Strong organisational, planning and project management skills.
• The ability to work strategically while remaining hands-on and delivery-focused.
• A passion for growing philanthropy in support of LGBTQI rights worldwide.

Why join GiveOut?
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in an organisation dedicated to advancing LGBTQI rights globally. You'll join a committed and collaborative team and make a tangible contribution to strengthening the funding that powers social change around the world.

As Interim Philanthropy Manager, you'll help ensure vital funding reaches LGBTQI activists and organisations working on the front line of equality and human rights, while providing leadership at an important moment in GiveOut's growth and development.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people with lived experience connected to our mission.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

As Centre Fundraising Manager you will develop and implement a centre specific fundraising plan to raise income from the community through a variety of fundraising sources.  

You will be responsible for effectively and autonomously managing the full portfolio of activity relating to the centre and to manage complex networks and relationships which have a wider national focus.  

You will also be responsible for fundraising across a range of income streams including businesses, individuals, community groups, volunteers and media contacts.  

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as occasional overnight stays and UK travel. 

Please note that first stage interviews will take place on Tuesday 01 September in our Hammersmith office.