Major Gifts And Philanthropy Manager Jobs in London, Greater London
Are you an experienced Major Gifts Fundraiser and Manager, with a track-record of leading teams to achieve ambitious targets and a desire to end homelessness?
We are looking for a motivated and experienced major gifts fundraiser to join our team as our Senior Philanthropy Manager.
This is a fantastic time to join St Mungo’s as we look to increase awareness of our work and change the homelessness landscape throughout England. In this crucial role, you will lead a team of four to grow income from individuals supporting St Mungo’s work at a transformational level and will help us meet an income target of £2.3 million in 2024-25.
In this role you will:
- Lead a team of four skilled philanthropy fundraisers (with direct management of two) to achieve an ambitious fundraising target.
- Personally manage a portfolio of donors giving at a transformational level.
- Embed strong stewardship and prospecting approaches to maximise opportunities and support the team to develop their portfolios.
- Collaborate with colleagues within the Fundraising team and across the organisation to identify new funding opportunities, and lead on cross-Philanthropy initiatives.
- Work closely with senior leadership, trustees and St Mungo’s clients to take a strategic approach to major donor fundraising, being the organisational expert.
About you
We are looking for a proactive and driven individual with the ability to think strategically.
You will be an excellent relationship manager with a track record of securing five- and six-figure gifts, who will lead by example in stewarding your own portfolio of donors. You will have the skills and knowledge to provide support and effective line management that will consistently bring out the best in your team.
Overall, you will be dedicated to the overall aims and ambitions of St Mungo’s and working towards our fundraising strategy.
In this role you will be required to work flexibly with 2 days per week from our Central Office in Tower Hill, London. This allows for in person collaboration, team building, line management and other relationship building opportunities. We support a flexible approach to work with opportunities for agile working for the rest of your week; from home, or other St Mungo’s London or regional locations.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date for applications: 10 am on 3 April 2024
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Work Place
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
Our vision is that everyone has a place to call home and can fulfil their hopes and ambitions.
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Read moreLiberty works to defend civil liberties and human rights in the UK and is now in its 90th year. The organisation focuses on a range of issues, from privacy and state surveillance, to protest, discriminatory policing, the criminalisation of poverty, and trans-rights.
Through a combination of policy advocacy, litigation, legal education, campaigning, and journalism, Liberty promotes and protects human rights and civil liberties. They work to ensure that individuals are treated fairly and justly by the government and other institutions, challenging laws and policies that may infringe on fundamental rights.
We are delighted to be partnering with Liberty in their search for a Major Donor Manager who will play a pivotal role in securing vital funds for Liberty’s impactful work. This is a reworked position for the organisation, leading on major donor income and reporting to the Head of Philanthropy.
As Major Donor Manager, you will build relationships and develop existing relationships with high-value donors, inspiring them to support Liberty’s fight for a fairer, more equal society. You will be responsible for the line management of a team of three Philanthropy Officers, supporting them to achieve objectives and targets whilst their income responsibilities sit with the Head of Philanthropy.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced major donor manager who wants to expand their income stream knowledge and experience whilst making their own mark on a major donor programme with untapped potential.
As Major Donor Manager, you will:
- Be responsible for the development of the major donor programme, with the goal of moving the programme from a reactive programme to proactive. (Current income of c.£170k, with target of £200k)
- Coach, develop and mentor a team of three Philanthropy Officers
- Work with the individual giving team on the development of a mid-value programme with a view of creating a new pool of major donors
- Work with the SLT, coordinating and supporting the efforts to making major donor asks to their networks
- Create and deliver bespoke major donor events to connect with donors and showcase Liberty’s work, maximising on relationships with the senior legacy community
- Develop and implement strategies to cultivate and steward relationships with donors
- Track major donor fundraising progress, providing reporting and analysis as required
Ideal skills and experience:
- An experienced major donor manager with the ability to work with autonomy to develop the major donor portfolio, working with ambition and creativity to drive major donor fundraising forward
- Experience of successfully developing 5-figure asks with proven ability to manage an existing portfolio, prospecting for new donors, and stewardship of the existing base
- Strong team management experience and enjoys developing their teams
- Experience of working at other human rights organisations is of interest, candidates will need to be able to understand the complex work Liberty does and convey messages to the major donor audience informing of the tangible impact their donation will have
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a fast paced but highly supportive environment
- A passion for human rights and Liberty’s mission of defending civil liberties
- A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment
Employee benefits include:
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Discretionary leave between Christmas and new year
- Option to carry forward 6 days annual leave per year
- Enhanced occupational sick pay
- Enhanced family leave pay
- For those meeting the eligibility requirements for SMP, 3 months full maternity/adoption at full pay plus three months half-pay (with opportunity for the second 3 months to be topped up to 90% full pay – please discuss)
- 4-weeks paternity/secondary adopter leave at full pay
- 5% employer contribution pension
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Read moreAre you looking for a new role to combine your skills in Trust Fundraising and Major Gifts? Do you want to work for the world's oldest human rights organization? Charity People are delighted to be partnering with Anti-Slavery International to find their new Philanthropy Manager - Major Gifts and Foundations. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing charity.
Philanthropy Manager - Major Gifts and Foundations
Full-time (35 hours) or 4 days a week
London - Vauxhall/Oval with hybrid-working arrangements.
£39,209-£42,318
About the charity
Anti-Slavery International's vision is to realise freedom from slavery for everyone, everywhere, always. They aim to do this by making ending slavery everyone's concern; Acting as an ally to survivors and people at risk of slavery, elevating their voice and experience to create radical change; and With others, challenging and changing law, policy and practice so everyone, everywhere can be free from slavery.
About the Role
Following a period of exponential growth in foundations and major gifts of over five-fold in five years, we're seeking an ambitious and dynamic Philanthropy Manager - Major Gifts and Foundations to take the c£1.5m programme to twice this value in the next three years. You'll be responsible for the success of the overall major gifts and foundations strategy to engage, retain and inspire loyal supporters and partners in addition to attracting new, long-term, multi-year funders.
You will work across the organisation, including with trustees, to develop relationships and funding applications to foundations. You will build lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals and families, and help foster a culture of philanthropy and partnerships across the organization, with the sponsorship of the Senior Management Team.
About you
Your main tasks will include growing sustainable income from grant-making trusts and major donors donating to Anti-Slavery International's work in the UK and internationally, designing and implementing robust prospect research, and managing a small personal portfolio of donors and prospects.
To be successful in this role, you will have a track record of success in six-figure+ multi-year restricted and unrestricted funding from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. You will have a proven ability to develop, manage, and deliver against accurate budgets and forecasts, and excellent bid-writing skills that have generated considerable income from trusts and foundations and high net-worth individuals, ideally in an international organization.
You will have a positive attitude, resilience, and self-motivation driven by a passion for the cause. You will be able to think strategically, identify opportunities, make decisions and prioritise effectively and, as a manager within Anti-Slavery International, demonstrate leadership, initiative, and a strong desire to achieve agreed objectives.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference and be a part of a global movement to end modern slavery then do get in touch with to find out more about how to apply. We are reviewing CV for this on a rolling basis so please get in touch as soon as you can- even if you don't have a polished CV.
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Read moreMencap – Senior Philanthropy Manager
Location: London, E1. Hybrid working.
Salary: £47,064 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Mencap - the leading charity for the 1.5 million people in the UK with a learning disability, their families and carers - is seeking an ambitious, experienced fundraiser to develop a sustainable, ambitious Major Donor programme that will grow in volume and reach in coming years, taking Mencap to new heights of support.
Mencap wants the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. Mencap is making this a reality by: providing services that model their vision and ambition; campaigning locally and nationally; helping people with a learning disability to stand up for what they want and need; empowering people, groups and organisations to create real change in their own communities; helping people with a learning disability to gain employment, skills and find paid jobs; offering people information and advice for all areas of their lives and conducting research into important issues to create a positive impact and see real change.
This role will be responsible for managing a portfolio of new and existing relationships for Mencap with philanthropists and grant-makers, providing first class creative relationship management, proactive engagement and efficient reporting, as well as securing five and six figure gifts. The post-holder will also build and manage a pipeline of sustainable income, with a heavy focus on acquisition, supported by the High Value Relationships Lead and Senior Leaders across the organisation.
Mencap is seeking a professional fundraiser with a talent for philanthropy acquisition and securing five-figure+ sums from Major Donors. The ideal candidate will have an ambitious and creative approach to Major Donor fundraising with excellent relationships management abilities and the gravitas and skill to influence and engage cold and warm contacts.
You will have proven experience of building long-term effective relationships with senior stakeholders, both internal and external and of project management and cross-organisational working. Strong written and verbal communication skills will be a must, as well as being a strategic thinker with the ability to convey complex and emotive topics in a clear and compelling way. Finally, you share Mencap’s passion about changing the world for everyone with a learning disability.
Closing date: Tuesday 2nd April.
Are you a brilliant Major Gifts fundraiser? Are you wanting to work for an organisation that is focused on helping and working with Refugees? This might be the role for you! Harris Hill are looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join this growing team.
Join their award-winning team, voted Fundraising Team of the Year by Third Sector 2022!. The team has doubled in size over the last two years and has been doubling income year on year – they are a collaborative and motivated £1m+ team, and are dedicated to building long-term sustainable income to help refugees in the UK
Job title: Philanthropy Manager
Location: Hybrid, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford. They will consider UK-based hybrid working option. (Some travel in the UK with occasional overnight stays away from home may be required)
Grade and salary: £36,648 - £39,186 (Band 5, NJC points 28-31) per annum. Plus £4,087.65 Inner London Weighting if based in London
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent or 4 days
Responsibilities within this role:
- Identify new prospects for the major donor pipeline through detailed, analytic research,
including due diligence to establish historical origin of wealth, network mapping, and high level
networking.
- Proactively look for new opportunities to find and engage with new prospects.
- Attend networking opportunities regularly, ensuring you’re dedicating time to meeting people, building networks and fostering connections in order to drive new business.
- Analyse current data to prioritise those most relevant with highest potential and capacity to give.
They are now looking for:
- Commitment to removing barriers to power for people with lived experience, and commitment to anti-racist practices.
- Understanding of how the UK’s hostile refugee protection and asylum system impacts those affected by it.
- Ability to identify new business and build a robust prospect pipeline through effective prospecting skills.
- Engaging communicator with demonstrable experience in relationship building and the ability to persuade, motivate and inspire people through excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to make face to face asks for £10,000+ gifts.
If you would like to have a chat to learn more about this role and to receive a full job description please contact Hannah at Harris Hill on [email protected] or call her on 020 7820 7331.
It is a quick turn around and the deadline is 15th March at 12pm, so please reach out to Hannah ASAP.
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists operates an equal opportunity policy and commits to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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Read moreProspectus is excited to be supporting a large UK children’s charity with their search for a new homebased Relationships Manager – Philanthropy.
This organisation runs projects that transform the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and young people every year. Children who have lived in poverty, sexual exploitation and those living with disabilities.
As the Philanthropy Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and developing high-value relationships with existing and new potential major donors. Reporting to the Senior Philanthropy Manager and joining a collaborative team, you will support on the strategic direction and implementation of the charity’s major donor fundraising and focus on securing gifts of £5k plus. An opportunity to join a growing team and have variety across a major donor portfolio, this is a great chance for a philanthropy fundraiser to join a well-known charity brand and grow their donor portfolio.
The successful candidate will have proven experience in securing four, five or six-figure gifts from either trusts and foundations or major donors. They will be confident in creating compelling cases of support and be able to build long lasting relationships with existing and new donors within the high value space. This person will be able to work autonomously, but also collaboratively within a fast-paced team.
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Read moreWe are looking for a Trusts & Philanthropy Manager for an inspiring health charity to manage your own portfolio of charitable trusts and support the developing major donor and statutory funding relationships as required.
This role can be UK home working or hybrid working in the Hampshire office.
The Charity
A passionate charity, recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list, who provide a range of support, information and services, with a dedicated research programme focused on finding new treatments and a cure for those most in need of it. You will be joining a warm and welcoming team, with a collaborative work culture, offering some fantastic benefits including flexible working options, 26 days annual leave rising to 27 after a year, the option to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution.
The Role
To join a team of four, working alongside another Manager and managing a Trusts Officer.
Contribute to the development and implementation of plans to grow income from trusts, major donors and statutory funders by developing excellent written proposals, applications and reports.
Line manage the Senior Trusts Officer or Trusts Officer.
Deliver exemplar stewardship to donors which responds to their individual needs and inspires continued support, mostly through written and telephone communications but also includes participation in events, visits and meetings.
Carry out research to identify and cultivate prospective funders, discuss potential projects, submit excellent written applications and manage follow up.
The Candidate
A successful track record in trusts fundraising including securing 5 and 6 figure gift.
Excellent writing skills for delivering proposals and reports and writing to a deadlines.
Experience in developing and maintaining relationships at all levels with excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent team working and collaborative working skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships, supporting colleagues across the organisation.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful , but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
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.
Refugee Council – Senior Philanthropy Executive
Location: Home working / Stratford, London (hybrid of home working and 1-2 days per week in Stratford Office)
Salary: £38,166-£41,286 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Refugee Council is seeking a Senior Philanthropy Executive to secure and steward new donors, and to grow the charity’s established Major Donor/Philanthropy programme, taking it to a new level of giving.
Refugee Council is a leading charity supporting refugees and people seeking asylum to rebuild their lives in safety here in the UK. Providing practical, hands on support, their award winning services include welcoming refugees into local communities across the country, providing specialist children’s services – with a particular focus on refugee children who arrive here alone, helping people to navigate the asylum system, and supporting people to access housing and employment. Evidence from services is then used to also inform the charity’s leading policy and influencing work, including campaigning for a fairer and kinder refugee protection system. The charity works with more than 14,000 men, women and children every year.
As a result of growing need and increasing interest in Refugee Council’s work, the charity has ambitious plans to make a leap in impact, with investment in their Philanthropy Team to raise increased funds from key high value audiences.
Working with key stakeholders from across the organisation, the post-holder will play a critical role in the delivery of an ambitious Major Donor/Philanthropy strategy and will be responsible for offering inspiring stewardship to the existing cohort of major donors, and for driving forward work to identify new prospects. Refugee Council has ambitious plans to significantly grow income from major donors, capitalising on the high profile which immigration and asylum currently have in public and political discourse.
The ideal candidate will have a track record in cultivating relationships from new and existing supporters and in securing in five figure gifts or above, as well as in meeting challenging income targets. They will have excellent knowledge of the methodology of major gift fundraising strategies and a proven ability to create bespoke, compelling cases for support and reports at a variety of levels and for different audiences. Excellent verbal and communication skills will be combined with superb relationships building and networking abilities. Finally they will be self-motivating, with the ability to think creatively and translate that into creative concepts and compelling copy.
Refugee Council will provide the most moving and diverse case for support. Cases that encompass innovative external affairs campaigns aimed at engaging policy makers and the public.
Refugee Council knows that step change takes time and planning, and they have put together a plan for growth that is ambitious but is also realistic and allows time for development and engagement. This plan also includes recruiting prospecting, stewardship, and communications expertise, so that growth is supported, planned and achievable.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and ambitious team recently shortlisted for Fundraising Team of the Year at the 2023 Third Sector Awards, and working with the Third Sector 2023’s Frontline Service Team of the Year, as well as contributing to the transformation of the experiences of refugees seeking protection in the UK.
CLOSING DATE: Monday 1st April 2024, 9am GMT.
Are you passionate, ambitious and amazing at building great partnerships? We're so excited to work with our new Senior Fundraiser, and would love to hear from you if you resonate with our charity mission and are looking to join a caring and likeminded team.
You will specialise in philanthropy and partnerships, and your role will cover major donors, individual giving, and corporate fundraising. You will also have oversight of the trusts and foundations funding stream and help us explore and develop different income streams. You may be in a charity fundraiser role already, or from a different sector with experience of business development, partnerships and income generation. At Peer Power Youth, you will have autonomy in your role to build the fundraising department in the charity by growing a team and working closely with the responsible Co-CEO, and Communications team in a supportive and flexible environment.
You must have a track record of securing support and income and be excited by developing a multi-income stream portfolio, including creative events that link to our charity mission and brand, with high profile supporters.
It's an exciting time to join our lovely growing team and we are keen to find the right people who live our values, are passionate about shared decision making, committed to social justice and have a deep understanding of the effects of inequality for young people especially those linked to systemic oppression and experiences of Youth Justice, Children’s Social Care and Health systems.
We offer a generous annual leave, flexible working and benefits package and you can expect to work in a warm, friendly and diverse team. Good luck with your application!
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Are you a senior Philanthropy leader with a passion for the piano, ready to take on a unique and ambitious new role?
Leeds International Piano Competition is one of the world's most celebrated music events and has launched the careers of some of the greatest pianists of our time. 'The Leeds' is regarded as a trailblazer for music competitions, among the top three piano competitions in the world.
This Director of Development opportunity is the charity's first philanthropic role of its kind. Spearheading a groundbreaking new approach to income generation, you'll help to secure the future and sustainability of an organisation with a rich and vibrant history.
Salary: £75k pro rata, open to full or part-time
Location: Leeds, London or remote
Benefits: Flexible appointment and terms can be negotiated
Culture: Life and family-friendly, open to suggested working patterns
We are able to consider candidates on either an employed or consultancy contract basis.
About the opportunity
'The Leeds' does things differently. They're a pioneering organisation when it comes to environmental sustainability (aiming to be the world's first carbon neutral piano competition by 2024) and proactively working towards greater gender equality for women.
Following a comprehensive independent review in 2023, LIPC has developed an evidence-based case for support which aims to build a £10m endowment over the next 5-10 years and diversify income streams to raise the £2.5m funding for the core costs of a 3-year programme. It's anticipated that funding will come from philanthropists in Yorkshire, London and the global piano-loving community, particularly in East Asia (Hong Kong/ Singapore) and potentially in the US.
About the role
As Director of Development, you'll provide inspirational leadership to enable and empower LIPC to develop strategic philanthropic relationships, both here in the UK and internationally.
Key tasks on your agenda will include:
* Propose and implement agreed fundraising strategy for the future endowment campaign and triennial operating costs.
* Build strong relationships with the key stakeholders, internally and externally.
* Establish personal credibility and working relationships with executive team and Trustees.
* Work closely with the Development Committee to approach and secure existing and potential new donors.
* Provide leadership and pastoral support to a Fundraising Manager and continue to build fundraising skills for the core team.
About you
You're a confident and highly-skilled philanthropy professional with a personal track-record securing high-value gifts at seven figures, working with both major donors and trusts and foundations.
You elegantly and effectively balance strategic thinking with operational hands-on fundraising, and you still get a kick from 'doing the doing'. Adept at managing and stewarding complex relationships with stakeholders and funders, you bring people together towards a shared vision and common goals.
We're looking for a talented and nurturing leader, who works with emotional intelligence and nuance when it comes to collaboration with individuals and teams at all levels.
We'll need you to be able to demonstrate and articulate a passion for the piano and the power of music to transform lives. If you are feeling inspired and motivated by what you've read, then we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send a copy of your profile or CV in the first instance to Amelia Lee at Charity People.
Deadline: 9am on Thursday 5th April
Interview: dates to be confirmed
We would encourage you to make contact as soon as possible if you are interested.
Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of 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 know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.
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