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Make-A-Wish UK
Reading, Berkshire (Hybrid)
£41,344
Full-time
Permanent
Job description

Location: Reading, Hybrid (twice a month to Reading office)
Hours: Full time
Salary: £41,344 per annum 
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 10th April 2026
Interviews: First stage interviews, WC 20th April. Second Stage interviews WC ​27th April.

On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible. 

Core Purpose
The Philanthropy Manager will play a critical role in Make-A-Wish UK’s growing Philanthropy team. You will be responsible for building meaningful relationships with high-net-worth individuals and Trusts and Foundations, increasing income, engagement and stewardship, with a focus on developing new relationships with funders. You will also drive key growth through leadership of the Small Trust Mailing and Philanthropy Mid-Value Programmes, utilising insights and best practice to implement new strategies and streamline ways of working.

Job requirements

Essential Criteria

  • Experience in working within a Philanthropy Team, with proven success in securing multiple five figure gifts from both high-net-worth individuals and Trusts and Foundations
  • Strong experience cultivating cold and/or new prospects and converting them into five figure + donors
  • Experience conducting targeted prospect research, identifying new funders against a set criteria or proposition
  • Demonstrable track record of creating and implementing successful, data-informed plans resulting in increased income
  • Excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to influence, inspire and engage both internal and external stakeholders at a wide range of levels
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex information in compelling ways tailored to different audiences
  • Highly organised and demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines within a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in using CRM systems (preferably Salesforce) to manage pipelines, analyse data, and generate reports
  • Knowledge of UK fundraising regulation, ethics and trends affecting high-net-worth individuals and Trusts and Foundations fundraising
  • Strong attention to detail, numeracy and analytical skills, with experience building financial proposals, income forecasts and donor investment cases

Desirable Criteria

  • Previous experience running high-value mailing programmes 
  • Track-record of securing both restricted and unrestricted income 
  • Previous experience recruiting and managing giving club members 
  • Experience of working collaboratively with a Prospect Research function, sharing responsibilities and communicating effectively 
  • Experience working in a rapidly growing team, managing organisational expectations and flexibly capitalising on emerging opportunities 

Job responsibilities

Relationship Management, Stewardship and New Business 

  • Personally build and manage a portfolio of high-net-worth individuals and Trust and Foundation prospects and donors, giving between £10,000-£50,000.
  • Lead personalised and effective cultivation, asks, engagement and stewardship for your portfolio.
  • Contribute to the development of compelling and attractive propositions to increase giving and/or recruit new high value supporters.
  • Work effectively with internal and external influencers to engage supporters and create magical moments, bringing them closer to Make-A-Wish UK’s work.
  • Manage donor agreements and grant terms and conditions, ensuring compliance and best practice.
  • Work collaboratively with the Prospect Development Lead to identify new prospective funders, as well as conducting your own prospect research in line with agreed key priorities, sectors or themes.
  • Ensure data is accurate and up to date on our CRM to support effective pipeline management and draw insights.

Strategy, Planning and Delivery of Mid-Level Programmes 

  • Build on the design and implementation of a new personalised Philanthropy Mid-Value programme for supporters giving £1-£10K, with the aims of securing, retaining and growing support.
  • Lead on enhancing the existing Small Trusts Mailing programme, effectively implementing streamlined processes to increase ROI.
  • Collaborate with the Philanthropy Team, and other teams where needed, to forecast income, set targets, and manage your pipeline budget.
  • Work closely with the Prospect Development Lead to draw insights, and implement these across the mid-value programmes.
  • Continuously review programme success and efficiency, reporting on progress, identifying successes and learnings, as well as progress against KPIs and income targets.

Collaboration & Influence

  • Champion a philanthropic mindset across Make-A-Wish UK, acting as an ambassador for the power and value of Major Donor and Trusts and Foundations fundraising.
  • Work closely with other teams, including Finance, wishgranting, Insight and Innovation, and Brand Communications and Engagement, to build budgets, report on impact and cultivate, engage, ask and steward your portfolio.
  • Act as an ambassador for Make-A-Wish UK at external events, such as high-level fundraising networks, sector forums and conferences.

Job benefits

  • 26 days annual leave with the option to buy/sell annual leave (pro rata for part time)
  • Paid Birthday leave
  • Flexible & Hybrid working arrangements
  • Salary exchange pension scheme 
  • Paid volunteering days
  • Pirkx subscription - Access to wellbeing support, GP appointments, training and events, retail discount platform, and much more!
  • Cycle to work initiative
Organisation
Make-A-Wish UK View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100

Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Posted on: 13 March 2026
Closing date: 10 April 2026 at 15:17
Tags: Business Development, Engagement / Outreach

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